God is Our Refuge

25th Sunday after Pentecost 11/14/2021 Emma Wagner, Lutheran World Relief Congregational Engagement Manager  Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;    I have no good apart from you.” Psalm 16 My name is Emma Wagner and I’m delighted to be with you today from Lutheran World Relief. … More God is Our Refuge

Extravagant Forgiveness

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost                            13 September 2020 Sermon by Deacon Marsha Roscoe (Matthew 18:21-35) Today’s gospel lesson is one of the most difficult teachings in the New Testament. Forgiveness touches the rawest part of our lives – our hearts — the hurts, the pains, the grudges, the resentments… truthfully, the areas in our life where we … More Extravagant Forgiveness