Trinity Sunday                                                                       30 May 2021 (Isaiah 6:1-8   Psalm 29   Romans 8:12-17   John 3:1-17) “A Picture of Holy Trinity Come Alive!” In Pastor Andrew’s sermon from last Sunday, the Feast of Pentecost, he asked a few provocative questions, such as, “When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, what does it mean for a new … More “A Picture of Holy Trinity Come Alive!”

At our Church Council meeting this past week, Shirley Sanders focused her devotions on the importance of laughter.  Lifting up an artistic rendition of Jesus laughing, she reflected on how laughter benefits us emotionally, physically, and spiritually.  In short, it is good for us to laugh.  So, I thought we’d laugh a bit this morning.  … More Called and Sent: Pentecost 2021

Seventh Sunday of Easter                                                            16 May 2021 (Acts 1:15-17, 21-26   Psalm 1   1 John 5:9-13   John 17:6-19) “A Giving Spree of Love” I suspect most of you here this morning have heard of the Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree.  Once a year there is this extravaganza Day of Giving in Adams County to invite … More “A Giving Spree of Love!”

John 15: 9-17  Today’s scripture is a pretty familiar one.  For gospel writer John, a reflection on Jesus’ greatest commandment to those who seek to follow him – those two thousand years ago and us as well.  As St. Augustine reminds us; the fruit we are called to bear – “a fruit we cannot have … More To Die for Love

Fifth Sunday of Easter                                                           2 May 2021 (Acts 8:26-40   Psalm 22   1 John 4:7-21   John 15:1-8) “Icons of the Face of God!” Now That He Is Safely Dead Now that he is safely dead Let us praise him build monuments to his glory sing hosannas to his name. Dead men make such convenient heroes:  They … More “Icons of the Face of God!”