“Ascribe the Lord” This week marks the beginning of another season of Lent. We are now in the 40 or so days leading up to Easter, the day of Jesus’ resurrection. Lent always begins in the same fashion- Ash Wednesday. It is a day of reflection and repentance, symbolized by an ashen cross on our forehead. The words that are said as…
Last week Pastor Monica spoke to us about being rooted in faith. She used the illustration of two trees; how the roots underground twist into one another, leading to the two trees dependent on one another for life. Pastor Monica shared that like the trees, our roots to one another lead us to be connected and dependent on one another. Our common…
“Kingslayer: The Story of Samson” As we have studied the book of Judges over the past few weeks, we have encountered a number of characters with complex identities- marked by the varied stories of their lives. I must admit that up until this sermon series I had not read the book of Judges in its entirety. I had only read a few…
Over the past few weeks we have been reflecting on spiritual gifts-What they are, who they come from and how they impact the body of Christ. Last week Pastor Monica shared from 1 Corinthians that our differing spiritual gifts are to be celebrated, because different gifts are needed to Continue the building of God’s Kingdom. Today I want elaborate on this call-…
Good morning to everyone. I am grateful to have the opportunity to get to speak to you all this morning and share with you some thoughts and insights on the topic of “do study”. This Sunday is the last Sunday in the liturgical season of Ordinary Time. This time next week we will be celebrating the first Sunday of Advent and starting…