June 28, 2020 Matthew 10:40-42 “Whoever even gives a cup of cold water…” In 2016, a movement began at an ELCA congregation in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Jessica McClard launched the grassroots mini pantry movement, when she planted the Little Free Pantry Pilot, a wooden box on a post containing food, personal care, and paper items accessible… Continue reading Welcoming Christ
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A Reluctant Jesus?
January 20, 2019 John 2:1-11 One of the greatest barriers that we encounter in our lives is self-doubt! Even as you speak it, you can hear how it is directed internally. It is not doubt that is poured onto you by a boss, neighbor, or family member. It is doubt that we heap upon ourselves.… Continue reading A Reluctant Jesus?
A Multitude Gathers
November 5, 2017 Revelation 7:9-19 Shall we gather at the river, where bright angel feet have trod, with its crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God. We’ll gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God. The imagery that we receive from our opening hymn this morning as… Continue reading A Multitude Gathers
Life in the Water
Matthew 3:13-17 Grace and peace to you from the Triune God. Amen. The Christmas season has left us. Many of us have already taken down our Christmas trees and decorations and have packed them up until this next year. We will be doing the same after worship this morning. While we may be moving… Continue reading Life in the Water
Baptized in Your Love
Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Aren’t the many attributes of water amazing? There are not too many elements that are stronger and have the power that water does. Water gives us life, and it can also take it away. From the story of the… Continue reading Baptized in Your Love