Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, Romans 8:26-39 The Kingdom of Heaven is like…  The Kingdom of Heaven is like… If we were gathered in person for worship, and I were to ask each of you to finish this statement, the Kingdom of Heaven is like… my guess is, while there would likely  be some similarities in your … More The Kingdom of Heaven is Like…

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost                                26 July 2020 [Gettysburg National Military Park Amphitheater Community Service] (Romans 8:26-39) “Separation Anxiety Not Necessary!” There is an African Proverb coming out of Nigeria that goes like this:  “No matter how dark, the hand always knows the way to the mouth.” Even when we cannot see, we know how … More “Separation Anxiety Not Needed!”

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost                                        19 July 2020 ((Isaiah 44:6-8   Psalm 86   Romans 8:12-25   Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43) “Getting Out of the Weeds!” These days I’m spending way too much time in the weeds!  These last 14 days in quarantine I have spent looking for weeds—and they have been counting down the days until my quarantine … More “Getting Out of the Weeds!”

Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 With the 4th of July last weekend and all that is happening around our nation, I’ve spent a lot of time this past week thinking about the idea of freedom.  What is freedom?  What does freedom mean?  What does it mean for us to be free?  To have freedom?  What … More What is Freedom?

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost                                                           5 July 2020 (Zechariah 9:9-12   Psalm 145: 8-14   Romans 7:15-25  Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30) “Prisoners of Hope!” Good morning to all who are watching our worship service this morning.  I’m Pastor Mike and this morning I am delivering the message in a way different from “normal.”  But who knows what is normal … More “Prisoners of Hope!”