“Take heart, it is I.” These words of Jesus, spoken to the disciples on the storm-tossed sea so long ago, still ring true today for us. During times when we face trials and challenges, our faith can falter and need bolstering. Like Peter and the disciples, we can turn to Jesus for comfort and strength…
9th Sunday after Pentecost August 02, 2020 WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS INVOCATION P: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. OPENING SENTENCES Psalm 32:1–5 P: Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. C: Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts…
God has always loved His people wonderfully and unconditionally – supplying their every need – whether they deserved it or not. Even today, when we don’t deserve His love, He continues to pour out His love on us. May we be ever humbled and filled with gratitude as we marvel at His selfless and sacrificial…
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 26, 2020 PRE-SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Jul 29 (Wed) – A Midweek Outdoor Prayer and Praise Service will be held this Wednesday at 7:00 PM to give us the opportunity to meet and worship together in person. To protect those around us, we will respect each other by observing social distancing and…
Some children find comfort with a special blanket the blanket gives such comfort, they may have trouble letting go. Quilts are created of squares of varying materials, much like our lives. The outer lining of each life is made up of various experiences and components, both good and bad – yet God uses all these…
SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST—PROPER 11 + PREPARATION + Announcements Welcome Sylvia Carol Vied! Reopening procedures emailed out. Introduce video Sunday school help INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. OPENING SENTENCES Psalm 119:57-64; antiphon v.57 P: The Lord is my portion; C:…
Christ’s followers were expecting many earthly things – a kingdom on earth, deliverance from their troubles among them. But the reality was something very different and something beyond their worldly expectations.
The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 12, 2020 Announcements COVID update- the church will be reopening for one service at 9:30 AM starting July 26th We need time to get all necessary equipment and sanitization of the church We need time also to gather enough volunteers to help with the organization of the service so…
What is in a story? The parables Jesus told were deceptively simple – they could be considered as children’s stories, but as we dig deeper there are truths for us all no matter how young or young at heart we may be…
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost July 05, 2020 WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS Happy Independence Day Covid Update INVOCATION P: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. OPENING SENTENCES Psalm 91:2, 9–10; antiphon: v. 1 P: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide…