Called to contemplate the cost of discipleship, we might be helped by translating Paul’s request to Philemon into our prayer of the day: Refresh my heart in Christ. Strengthened by the company and forgiveness of Christ in holy communion and recalling God’s grace in remembrance of baptism, we can be strengthened in this hour to…
Invited and inviting—that is the nature of the church. By God’s grace in holy baptism, we have a place at Christ’s banquet table. When, by the power of that same Spirit, humility and mutual love continue among us, the church can be more inviting still.
Remember the sabbath day. Call the sabbath a delight. This is the Lord’s day, and the Lord will do for us what the Lord does: feed us, forgive us, help and heal us. Rejoice at all the wonderful things God is doing.
The word of God is a refining fire. Jesus is the great divide in human history. He invites our undivided attention and devotion. Today in worship we are surrounded by a great “cloud of witnesses.” In the word and in holy communion we are invited yet again to look to Jesus, “the pioneer and perfecter…
Welcome to today’s service. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so.
Welcome to today’s service. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so.
Welcome to today’s service. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so.
Welcome to today’s service. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so.
Welcome to today’s service. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so.
On Sunday July 6 during worship, Pastor Beth formally installed our new council members and officers and recognized those members continuing on to serve as well. New members Kate Delozier and Vicki Powers were elected at last month’s annual congregational meeting. Both of these have served on the council in the past. Members are…