Nov 5 – 22 Pentecost Matthew 23:1-12 Jesus Denounces Scribes and Pharisees Background: Matthew tells the story of Jesus’ life with the most Jewish tone of the four Gospels. The text provides a clear insight into Jesus’ teaching and a moral guideline for the Christian community. This passage falls in what is postulated as the […]
All Saints’ Potluck and Town Hall Meeting – This Sunday, following worship, we will hold our All Saints’ Potluck lunch following worship. Following lunch there will be a presentation and discussion will be held regarding a proposal for preserving the Sanctuary and capital requirements. All are welcome to attend. Parish Workday – We will hold […]
Oct 29 – 21 Pentecost Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Moses Dies and is Buried in the Land of Moab Background: The book of Deuteronomy is most known as the “second law-giving” comprised mostly of supplementary laws for the Jews. In addition, this book helps establish Moses as one (if not the lone) mediator of God’s law to […]
All Saints’ Day Prayers of the People – We will offer prayers for our loved ones, by name, during our All Saints’ Day worship. Please send the names of your friends and loved ones to the church office as requested an email from Don. Outreach Committee – The Outreach Committee will meet in the Parish […]
Oct 22 – 20 Pentecost Matthew 22:15-22 The Question about Paying Taxes Background: Matthew tells the story of Jesus’ life with the most Jewish tone of the four Gospels. The text provides a clear insight into Jesus’ teaching and a moral guideline for the Christian community. This passage falls in what is postulated as the […]