Not Like We Imagine As we begin Holy Week, we join the procession as Jesus enters Jerusalem. We know this story well – the crowds of children singing and praising God, the palm branches waving, the celebration of the coming triumph of Christ. But, as with many stories of Scripture, this one may not have been like we imagine. And…
POV The parable of the forgiving father (usually called the ‘Prodigal Son’) is a lesson in God’s gracious forgiveness and reconciliation. We know that story – the son who runs away and slinks back home, destitute, and the father who runs to greet him an restore him to the family. But the story ends with another character – the brother…
Could & Should The prophet Isaiah reminds the people of Israel what can and will be – that God is moving to bring the fullness of life to the people. Jesus uses a strange illustration about a fig tree to remind his disciples of God’s sustaining grace. And in the midst of trials and tribulations, we are reminded that it…
Turning It Around As we begin this season of Lent, we hear the story of Jesus’ temptation, and in that story we might hear the story of our own temptations. Unlike Jesus, we often are swayed and give in – not to turn stones to bread, or lead the kingdoms of the world, or leap off the Temple spire, but…
Are We Fools? Jesus’ confrontation with the religious authorities as he cleanses the Temple, and Paul’s reminder that the Gospel can seem like foolishness, ought to leave us a little (or a lot!) unsettled. Are we complacent in our faith? Are we willing to risk being foolish for the Gospel? Join us this Sunday, February 25, for worship at 10:30…
Faithing Ain’t Easy What does it mean to live a life of faith? What does it mean to follow the Way of Jesus? Shouldn’t it be easy since Jesus has “already won the victory?” We might want to think so, but we follow a suffering Messiah who challenges us to take up our own cross, and to lay down our…
The People and Promises of God What does it mean to say that we’re “the people of God?” As we begin the season of Lent our worship theme will be “The People and Promises of God.” We’ll hear stories of the ways that God’s faithfulness shapes us for faithful living. Familiar stories from both the Old and New Testaments will…
Which Procession? This Sunday is Palm Sunday! We will wave palms and sing Hosanna, to commemorate the joyous celebration as Jesus entered Jerusalem. But Palm Sunday is only the beginning of a week filled with both great sorrow and great joy! Read Matthew 21:1-11 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon, “Which Procession?” Join us live at 9:00 on April 2 (or watch…
Dry Bones & New Life: The Four Pivots and the Future This Sunday, Rev. Clay Andrew and Rev. Danna Drum wrap up their sermon series based on the book “The Four Pivots.” Pastor Clay will discuss Ezekiel and the dry bones. Read John 3:1-8 and Ezekiel 37:1-14 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon, “Dry Bones & New Life: The Four Pivots and…
All in Good Time This Sunday, Rev. Clay Andrew and Rev. Danna Drum wrap up their sermon series based on the book “The Four Pivots.” This Sunday, Clay will discuss the death of Lazarus. Read Romans 8:6-11 & John 11:1-6, 17-44 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon, “All in Good Time.” Join us live at 9:00 on March 19 (or watch any…
Learning to (Truly) See This Sunday, Rev. Clay Andrew and Rev. Danna Drum continue their sermon series based on the book “The Four Pivots.” We’ll hear about Jesus healing a man who was born blind. Read John 9:1-41 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon, “Learning to (Truly) See.” Join us online at 9:00 on March 12. You can download the bulletin from…
Where Everybody Knows Your Name This Sunday, Pastor Clay and Rev Danna Drum continue their sermon series based on the book “The Four Pivots” which is focused on changes that need to happen to allow the church (and other organizations) to more effectively serve their mission. This Sunday, we’ll hear about Jesus and the woman at the well. Read John 4:5-30, 39-42 in…
