Third Sunday of Easter [Water Justice] 30 April 2017 (Genesis 1:1-5, 9-10 Revelation 22:1-5 Luke 24:13-35) “The Justice Needed in Caring for Water!” On a day when we lift up the theme of “Caring for Creation – Water Justice” it only seems best that we begin at a place which has the largest pulpit and … More “The Justice needed in caring for Water

Easter Sunday 16 April 2017 (Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118 Colossians 3:1-4 Matthew 28:1-10) “When the World Quaked!” This took place 12 years ago, but I remember it as if it were yesterday. It was a Sunday morning that began like every other Sunday morning had begun for me for nearly 25 years. I was getting … More “When the Earth Quaked!”

If Pastor Mike had asked me in person to do this I’m sure I would have been shocked and flattered, laughed, and then immediately said an emphatic “NO!”. And someone else would have been standing here now. However, he made the request by e-mail. I was still shocked and flattered, but I took the time … More Lent Midweek 5

Matthew 21:1-11 Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, the day dedicated to Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem for the final time just days before he is hung upon the cross. We’re all familiar with the story. As Jesus approaches Jerusalem with his disciples, he sends two of them ahead of the group with instructions to bring … More Sacrificial Love

Psalm 11 Reflection – Brienna Waybrant Psalm 11 I trust in the Lord for safety, How foolish of you to say to me, “Fly away like a bird to the mountains, because the wicked have drawn their bows and aimed their arrows to shoot from the shadows at good people. There is nothing a good person … More Lent Midweek 4

Fifth Sunday in Lent 2 April 2017 (Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45) “The Walking Dead–Alive!” This evening is the finale of Season 7 of the TV show “The Walking Dead.” It seems as if we are getting an early preview of this season finale from the prophet Ezekiel! But not to worry, … More “The Walking Dead – Alive!”