WORSHIP
The Kingdom of the Mustard Seed, June 13 Worship
Jesus tells us that the mustard seed "is the smallest of all the seeds on earth, yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes larger than all the garden plants and puts out large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade" (Mark 4:31-32). Jesus wants to spark the imagination of His listeners. Almighty God is infinite and creative. God loves to see life thrive and grow. God’s Kingdom is a place where small things are significant. Jesus’ story is about all this and more. We celebrate all the wondrous ways God can care and nurture us today and forever.
Our Eternal God, June 6 Worship
God is eternal, and that forms the foundation of our faith and hope. With every hard or difficult thing we face, God is with us. Seeing that God has come to us in His eternal nature, in all the compassion and love of Jesus, is reason for trust. God has eternally and victoriously triumphed. We have eternal reasons to celebrate our God every day and forever.
The Sacred Mystery of the Holy Trinity, May 30 Worship
God has revealed Himself to us as one God in three different ways. We rejoice in this mystery of God and in all the blessings that He provides to us. In the sacred name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit we celebrate God in infinite and eternal ways.
The Living Spirit of God, May 23 Worship
The Holy Spirit is the living spirit of God among us now. On Pentecost, after Jesus' resurrection, the Spirit was given to the apostles and then, through them by Baptism, to 3,000 people. Today we remember that day and thank God for the gift of the Spirit, who brings the life-giving eternal things of God into our lives.
Pentecost by Jen Norton
Jesus Ascends to Heaven in Triumph, May 16 Worship
Jesus’ ascension means His triumph is complete and total. He who was crucified, died, and risen, now takes His victory with Him to sit at God's right hand in power and majesty. He is triumphant over all things forever.
Rembrandt: The Ascension of Christ
The Glory of God's Love, May 9th Worship
Jesus’ Living Resurrection inspires us to believe in the power of God’s love. Our hope is anchored on God’s love. His love is our confidence, comfort and strength, today and forever.
Growing in Jesus' Resurrection Light, May 2nd Worship
All around us the earth is sprouting new life. Plants, seeds, or bulbs that have been resting in the ground now are coming to life. In His Resurrection Jesus came back to life. In Jesus’ Resurrection life begins again for us. God can bring us back to life from even the most dormant winter blues or the biggest challenges we face. Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
The Lord is My Shepherd, April 25
One of the most comforting truths of God's Word is that our God knows us like a shepherd knows the sheep of his flock. Today we hear Jesus tell us He is our Good Shepherd. He pledges His abundant care to you. This changes everything! Back from the dead alive, Jesus is our shepherd in amazing and eternal ways.
In the Light of Jesus' Resurrection, April 18 Worship
Jesus’ Resurrection is the most significant event in all of history. It took some getting used to for His first disciples. They had to ask questions and begin to think in new ways about the world and their own lives. Still today we are always trying to catch up to what God is doing. Jesus is alive! We have the privilege of exploring the eternity of what it means to be living in the light of Jesus’ Resurrection.
Art: John Reilly “The Miraculous Draught” http://www.thejohnreillygallery.co.uk/gallery26.htm
Seeing Jesus Alive! The Second Week of Easter April 11
Thomas had missed seeing Jesus risen from the grave alive. Thomas could see Jesus in a way through the new emotions expressed by those who had seen Jesus. The excitement, the hope, the resurgence of life they felt was a powerful testimony to the Resurrected Jesus. Someday we will see Jesus for ourselves. Until then His living Spirit gives us vision through those who saw Jesus in His Resurrection Glory.