by Shelly | Aug 26, 2022 | Announcements, Sermons
Our prayer – Refresh & strengthen my heart in Christ Called to contemplate the cost of discipleship, we might be helped by translating Paul’s request to Philemon into our prayer of the day: Refresh my heart in Christ. Strengthened by the company and...
by Shelly | Aug 22, 2022 | Sermons
God’s round banquet table shares abundance equally Invited and inviting—that is the nature of the church. By God’s grace in holy baptism we have a place at Christ’s banquet table. When, by the power of that same Spirit, humility and mutual love continue among...
by Shelly | Aug 18, 2022 | Sermons
Honoring the Sabbath with acts of love Remember the sabbath day. Call the sabbath a delight. This is the Lord’s day, and the Lord will do for us what the Lord does: feed us, forgive us, help and heal us. Rejoice at all the wonderful things God is doing. Alleluia!...
by Shelly | Aug 11, 2022 | Sermons
Upending power structures in the world by embracing God’s love for all The word of God is a refining fire. Jesus is the great divide in human history. He invites our undivided attention and devotion. Today in worship we are surrounded by a great “cloud of...
by Shelly | Jul 30, 2022 | Sermons
God’s abundant gifts for all Jesus says, “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” It is God’s promise from the beginning—to Abraham, to the early church, and to the “little flock” of which we are a part in today’s assembly. Faith, God’s...
by Shelly | Jul 30, 2022 | Sermons
God’s abundant gifts for all Today’s texts offer instruction and encouragement for all who are occasionally overwhelmed by the “unhappy business” of life. Jesus urges us to take care and be on guard against all kinds of greed. We who have died with Christ in...
