July 31, 2022 8th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings – Hosea 11: 1-11 and John 13: 34-35 Picture the following scene: an older couple sit in a courtroom in the visitors’ section. Over the past few days, they have observed and listened …
July 31, 2022 8th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings – Hosea 11: 1-11 and John 13: 34-35 Picture the following scene: an older couple sit in a courtroom in the visitors’ section. Over the past few days, they have observed and listened …
Scripture – John 15: 13 and Genesis 4: 10 Theme: The soldiers who died on D-Day 78 years ago – and all the other military personnel who died for our country – gave their lives on our behalf. But their …
Scripture – John 15: 13 Theme: On Memorial Day, we remember and honor our heroes – the special men and women who died in service to our country. We admire their bravery and sacrifice. We should also remember that our …
Scripture – John 5: 1-18 Theme: When Jesus healed a paralyzed man, he was criticized (again!) by the religious authorities for doing work on the Sabbath. It is ever okay to do work on the Sabbath…and was Jesus actually working …
3rd Sunday of Easter May 1, 2022 Scriptures – John 21: 1-19 Today we continue examining the events that occurred following the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter morning. The Gospel story for today will require a little imagination in order to …
Scripture – Matthew 28: 5-7; Mark 16: 4-7; Luke 24: 4-8; John 20: 11-13 Theme: Now that Easter is done, the Resurrection is done, Jesus is risen…now it’s the perfect time to look back at EXACTLY what the angels said …
Easter Sunday April 17, 2022 Scripture – John 20: 1-18 There is certainly a lot of weeping going on in the Easter resurrection accounts from the Gospels. Matthew’s Gospel doesn’t have a single line about anyone weeping on Easter morning…but he described …
Scripture – John 12: 1-11 Theme: When the woman washed and anointed the feet of Jesus, everyone in the room was uncomfortable with her actions. Some of the Apostles were even indignant! But Jesus told them all to leave her …
Scripture – John 15:13 Theme: An American speed skater gave up her spot in the 500 meter race to her teammate. Why would she do this?