August 4:  Jesus – the Bread of Life

August 4: Jesus – the Bread of Life

Seeking daily bread, Jesus offers himself Apparently not satisfied by Jesus’ feeding of thousands, some who were there press him for a sign of his power; perhaps it is daily manna they want. As always in John’s gospel when people want a sign, Jesus offers himself. He...

This Week at Grace

  This Week at Grace   This Week at Grace Sun 8/410 am—Worship Service Mon 8/59 am—4 pm—Office Open6 pm—Boy Scouts6 pm—Monday Musing at Tue 8/67 pm—Worship and Music Committee Thurs. 8/79 am  – 4 pm—Office Open12 pm—Wisdom Seekers6:30 pm—Music Rehearsal Sat...
July 28:  Jesus’ Power of Multiplication

July 28: Jesus’ Power of Multiplication

Bringing the kingdom of God Today is the first of five Sundays with gospel readings from John 6, the first four of which focus on Jesus as bread of life. Today Jesus feeds thousands of people with five loaves and two fish. What we have, what we bring to Jesus’ table,...
July 21:  Jesus’ Compassion for his Flock

July 21: Jesus’ Compassion for his Flock

Caring for the caregivers Mark’s gospel makes clear how great is the press of the crowd, with its countless needs to be met, on Jesus and his disciples. Yet in today’s gospel Jesus advises his disciples to get away and rest, to take care of themselves. Sometimes we...
July 14: Speaking truth to power with faith

July 14: Speaking truth to power with faith

Sharing Jesus message with trust in the Spirit When Amos reports his vision of God judging Israel for its mistreatment of the poor, he becomes a threat to the power of the priests and the king. John the Baptist also speaks truth to power, and Herod has him killed. In...