In worship today, we heard the recounting of the triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. We are reminded that are rewarded by reflecting on God’s mighty acts and desire to be connected to humanity through Christ’s presence. Our reading from the Prophet Isaiah in Hebrew scripture was taken from the Servant song. Isaiah reminded […]
In worship we were reminded of our connection to God through Jesus on the cross. Our journey through life is sustained by the passion and death of Christ as the means to restore our relationship with God. Our Hebrew scripture was taken from the Prophet Isaiah, the 3rd Servant song. Isaiah reminds us and his […]
In worship today we began by remembering the Passion and sacrifice of Christ during Holy Week and how we are called to be prepared for the work that lies ahead for us, just like for Jesus. The Psalmist offers words that claim the difficulty of our lives: we recognize our sin and that God’s grace […]
In worship today we heard the stories both of Palm Sunday and Jesus’ Passion, which will be celebrated again on Thursday. We heard Psalmist’s cry for mercy and protection from God when they felt put upon and forgotten; persecuted by their society. Paul’s letter to the Philippians described the “why” and “what we need to […]
“Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord…” It is difficult to say more or anything in a sermon that expands on the Passion Gospel and portrayal of Jesus’ last days on earth. Yet, as we sit in reflection and try to not be overwhelmed by the emotion and passion it […]
The Passion reading from Matthew, almost two full chapters, provides a lot of material to draw our attention and to capture our thoughts as we ponder the Christ. Sometimes we pause with wonder and ask, “Why did Jesus have to die to save us?” The answer is complicated and the relationship cemented by that act […]