Fifth Sunday of Easter [Creation Care] 19 May 2019 (Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Psalm 148 Revelation 21: 1-6 John 13:31-35) “Healing the Earth and Each Other!” I want to begin with words of gratitude to our Creation Care Task Force for all the work you do in elevating environmental awareness within this congregation and throughout Adams … More “Healing the Earth and Each Other!”
John 10:22-30 For those Christian churches that follow the revised common lectionary, as we do here at St. James, and who believe that the church is not separate from the world but of the world, this weekend is one in which we gather together under the auspices of two title headings. In the life of … More The Love of the Shepherd
Message by Alana Guise Have you ever been in a situation where everything just clicked? Things made sense or seemed calm again? You felt at ease and knew things were going to be okay. This past summer in Houston I had a great time but there were many challenges during that week. I was feeling … More Youth Sunday, May 5, 2019
John 20:19-31 In his sermon from this past weekend, Pastor Mike called us to reflect on how our life stories are reflective of the story of the resurrection. On how Christ is at work in our world, in our faith community, and in our lives, bringing us new life in moments when death has occurred … More The Peace of Resurrection Life
Easter Sunday 21 April 2019 ((Acts 10:34-43 Psalms 118 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Luke 24:1-12) “Becoming the Resurrection Story!” Alleluia! Christ is Risen! [Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!] Most pastors usually do extra reading when they are preparing sermons. I know Pastor Andrew does. I do. Often we find a new way of looking at a … More “Becoming the Resurrection Story!”
Good Friday Community Worship Service (19 April 2019) [This sermon was preached as part of the Community Good Friday service where various pastors shared a brief homily on one of the seven last words of Jesus] ++++++++++++++++++++ “I am Thirsty!” “After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, He said (in order to … More “I am Thirsty!”
Luke 19:28-40 What does it mean for God, in Christ, to intentionally enter into suffering? As we gather together this morning on Palm Sunday, the day that transitions us from the season of Lent into Holy Week, this is the question we are left to reflect on. What does it mean for God, in … More The Pain of Healing
