Reconciling In Christ Sunday (Epiphany Three) 27 January 2019 (Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Luke 4: 14-21) [Today at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gettysburg, we are celebrating Reconciling In Christ (RIC) Sunday. We are lifting up the theme of hospitality as described in our Welcome Statement (see webpage), most specifically, … More “A Story of Faith & Hope on RIC Sunday!”

The Baptism of our Lord 13 January 2019 (Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22) “Loving us into Loving!” This past Thursday morning I went to get my hair cut and while I was waiting a woman next to me began a conversation. As happens very often, she knew who I was but … More “Loving us into Loving!”

Epiphany of Our Lord 6 January 2019 (Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12) “The Journey we all must Travel!” The drone my one grandson received on Christmas has needed to be recharged many times since Christmas Day. The Thomas Train my other grandson received has already gone through many needed repairs. The tricycle … More “The Journey we all must Travel!”

Luke 2: 41-52 It’s safe to say that every parent of child (who has hit the point of walking at least) has experienced those moments of pure anxiety, when, even for a moment, you don’t know where your child is… When you turn around for even a second, and suddenly they’re out of sight, and … More Found by Jesus