by Shelly | Apr 14, 2023 | Easter Events, Sermons
Faith overcomes doubt In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Even amid doubts and questions, we experience the resurrection in our Sunday gathering around word and meal, and in our everyday lives. Throughout the...
by Shelly | Apr 6, 2023 | Easter Events, Sermons
Stone-moving power of God This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred...
by Shelly | Mar 31, 2023 | Easter Events, Sermons
We follow a parodoxical Christ – glorified king and lowly servant Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter, we fervently desire to follow Christ, but...
by Shelly | Feb 27, 2023 | Announcements, Easter Events
Sharing Lent with neighbor churches This Lenten season Grace will share hosting of mid-week Soup Supper & Worship with Luther House, Good Samaritan, First Methodist, First Presbyterian, and churches. Each week 6 pm Soup Supper supplied by hosting...
by Shelly | Apr 8, 2022 | Easter Events, Sermons
Walking with Jesus from triumph to the cross “The last enemy to be destroyed is death,” Paul writes. Today Christ is risen, and we gather together with astonishment and joy. Christ is risen, and we have been set free from the bonds of death. Christ is risen, and we...
by Shelly | Jun 22, 2021 | Easter Events, Sermons
Jesus reaches out to heal and break down barriers. 5th Sunday of Pentecost A woman finds healing by touching Jesus’ cloak, and a girl is restored to life when he takes her by the hand. In both cases a boundary is crossed: in Jesus’ time the hemorrhaging woman was...
