The season that begins on Easter Sunday and continues through Ascension. This time celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his appearance to his followers.
Scripture: Acts 2 Theme: When the writer of Acts describes the Day of Pentecost and the arrival of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles, the picture in our imagination can be frightening. After all, we read of tongues of fire, …
Seventh Sunday of Easter May 21, 2023 Scripture reading: Acts 1:6-14 In the old Disney movie, a slick-looking gambler heads into the little western town one peaceful evening. He is dressed in fine clothes and riding a fine horse and saddle that …
Scripture: Luke 5: 12-16 Theme: God always calls us into community. Even Jesus had his community of 12 Apostles. But it is often stated in the Gospel that “Jesus went off by himself to pray.”
MOTHER’S DAY 6th Sunday of Easter: May 14, 2023 Scripture readings: Genesis 18:9-15; Exodus 2:1-10; 1st Samuel 1:19-18; Luke 1:5-25 Obviously, today is Mother’s Day, a date that is not celebrated or even noted in the Bible. Yet it is a date that we …
GRADUATION SUNDAY Fifth Sunday of Easter: May 7, 2023 Scripture readings: Proverbs 4:10-18 and 1st Peter 2:2-10 As we honor and celebrate the graduates in our midst, today is a perfect time to address the question: “What have you learned?” Now Seniors…relax! No one, especially …
Scripture: Acts 7: 55-60 Theme: When Stephen faced the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, he was filled with the Holy Spirit and preached about Jesus. When he refused to stop, he was stoned to death for blasphemy. Stephen became the first Christian …
Fourth Sunday of Easter April 30, 2023 Scripture readings: Ezekiel 34:7-15 and 1st Peter 2:19-22 What do any of us truly deserve? That’s a very good question. I may have a very good answer for us to ponder for today. I think any of …
Third Sunday of Easter April 23, 2023 Scripture reading: Luke 24: 13-35 Whenever someone different or new comes to dinner, it is always an occasion for change. Because that new person – either man or woman – changes the usual “vibe” of …
Scripture: Isaiah 51: 1-2 Theme: Even in our daily lives, even when we are not praying or worshiping the Lord, we can still count on the “rock” of our belief – as well as all the lessons previous generations learned …