August 30, 2020 13th Sunday After Pentecost/22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture reading – Exodus 3: 1-15 Today I want to talk to you about four different sets of people: Moses Dan Rather A hospital security guard And the Cajun Navy. Let’s …
August 30, 2020 13th Sunday After Pentecost/22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture reading – Exodus 3: 1-15 Today I want to talk to you about four different sets of people: Moses Dan Rather A hospital security guard And the Cajun Navy. Let’s …
August 26, 2020 Scripture – Romans 12: 9-21 Theme: Just like the various “top ten” lists or those self-help “how to ___ in ___easy steps”, Paul offers his own advice in his Letter to the Romans.
Synod Sunday, August 23, 2020 12th Sunday After Pentecost/21st Sunday in Ordinary TimeScripture reading – 1st Thessalonians 1: 1 – 3Message: “Hope Through Connection, Unhindered By Walls”By Elder Shelley Hernandez Scripture reading – 1st Thessalonians 1: 1 – 3Message: “Hope Through Connection, …
August 19, 2020 Scripture – Romans 10: 13-15 Theme: Paul describes why we need those who will proclaim the Gospel to others. When he does so, he adds that those who bring good news have “beautiful feet.” Wonder why he …
August 16, 2020 11th Sunday After Pentecost/20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture – Matthew 15:21-28 There are many, many sides to Jesus Christ – healer, teacher, preacher, savior – just to name a few. However, this particular reading from the Scriptures shows us …
August 12, 2020 Scripture – Matthew 18: 21-22 Theme: Peter asked Jesus how often he should forgive someone. Jesus replied, “70 x 7.” But sometimes when we have to forgive someone, it is almost more than we can bear. Yet …
August 9, 2020 10th Sunday After Pentecost/19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture readings – Matthew 14: 22-33 Throughout my childhood, we would often visit my great-aunt’s house near the University of Texas in Austin. Her house was an old house, where my great-aunt …
August 5, 2020 Scripture – Genesis 29: 15-30 In this Old Testament story, Jacob meets Rachel and falls in love with her. He works for Rachel’s father, Laban, for seven years to “earn” the right to marry her. But on …
August 2, 2020 9th Sunday After Pentecost/18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture readings – Matthew 14: 13-21 When I was a poor college student, back in the 70’s, I lived in the same town as my beloved grandparents. I was often in need …