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...
by Shelly | Jun 15, 2021 | Easter Events, Sermons
Now is the day of salvation! Jesus Calms the Storm! Now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation! Now we are in the storm, the boat almost swamped; but Jesus is here now, and when we call him, he will calm the storm. Even the wind and waves listen to him...
by Shelly | Jun 8, 2021 | Easter Events, Sermons
Faith like a Mustard Seed The mustard seed becomes a great shrub that shelters the birds, recalling ancient images of the tree of life. We’d expect a cedar or a sequoia, but Jesus finds the power of God better imaged in a tiny, no-account seed. It’s not the way we...
