As we gathered for worship we remember that God prepares for us so many good things that even if we tried to imagine what they are we would not be able to truly comprehend them. We are reminded that we need to love God so we can find hope in the promises given from the […]
In worship today we offer a prayer to have God open our eyes, not simply to be awed by God’s presence but that we might behold the redemption that comes from Jesus’ life among us. Likewise, we are reminded that we are reminded of God’s presence in the Eucharist. Our first reading from Acts is […]
In worship we hear reminders of the mystery which is Jesus and the reconciliation between God and humanity which is found in Jesus. We are reminded that we are reborn into fellowship with God through Christ when we live a life of faith. Our first reading from the Acts of the Apostles presents Peter’s revelation […]
In worship we were focused on the joy that surrounds the resurrection and how we receive a full life by Jesus raising from the dead. It is only through Christ’s work that we are assured of our heavenly home. Our first reading from the Acts of the Apostles was Peter’s discussion with Cornelius affirming their […]
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 given the reminder that our unruly wills and affections keep us from recognizing God’s grace at work in us and our community. Yet Christ came to help us realize God’s grace in our struggles. Our lesson from the prophet Ezekiel in Hebrew scripture recounts the interaction between God and Ezekiel at […]
Our worship began with the collect-writer remind us that God does keep our bodies and souls safe in all adversities. Likewise, God is able to protect us from evil thoughts and our being assaulted in the community in which we live. Our lesson from Hebrew scripture from Exodus was the recounting of Israel grumbling against […]
Our worship began with an affirmation that God understands our frailty and the scope of God’s graciousness for those who recognize their separation and have faith that God will provide answers when we honestly ask our questions. Our Hebrew Scripture reading from Genesis recounts God’s direction to Abram to go from his country to the […]
In worship, we began with the reminder that we, along with all creation across time, have been assaulted by temptation and the distraction of living our authentic life. Yet, not everything is doom and gloom, Jesus came to help us be restored to our right relationship with God. The lesson from Paul’s letter to the […]
Blessings to you as we begin our Lenten journey in 2023. Ash Wednesday was a rewarding time in two separate services, one at Lake Prince Woods and one at St. John’s. I am touched by the yearly reminder to “observe a holy Lent.” There is a lot of ritual and self-reflection we are invited to […]