The Meaning of Life, Given by God. Worship: July 31, 2022

We need perspective. So often everything depends on how you look at it. From the most ancient of days searching souls have looked for the big picture that frames and clarifies how we think and feel. The writer of Ecclesiastes peels away the layers in his search: “Everything is meaningless” he says. Jesus picks it up from there: “This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God.” Jesus wants us to ask him, “How could we possibly be “rich toward God”? Jesus himself is the answer to this deepest of questions. In him we are given the greatest riches of life’s meaning.

Jesus Teaches Us to Pray. Worship: July 24, 2022

Jesus taught his disciples to pray. Jesus, it seemed, did everything prayerfully. In the prayer he taught his disciples he invites us to look at the world in wonderous gratitude. To speak his prayer is an exercise in confidence that God’s righteous goodness will prevail. Jesus’ prayer calls us to consider the opportunities we have to be compassionate and merciful, as we celebrate God’s consistent grace with us. He is telling us it is our wonderous privilege to speak with our Father in heaven.   

God Comes for a Visit. Worship: July 17, 2022

“Abraham and the Three Visitors by Israeli Hassidic artist David Avisar

Three mysterious visitors come to Abraham and his wife Sarah. They entertain their angelic visitors and receive an amazing promise, that they will have a miracle child. So too, Jesus visits the home of Mary and Martha. Mary sits at his feet listening to his wisdom. Martha prepares a meal for him. What would you want to do if God visits your home? God surprised us all with His visit to our world. It is our honor and privilege to be able to invite Him to visit us and stay for a while. His living presence is cause for a celebration.

Life Well Lived in God’s Spirit, July 10 Worship

From the ancient days when Moses met with God on the mountain, God has been offering us ideas and inspiration about how to live well. Jesus takes the questions of a curious man and expands the vision of what God sees as a life well lived. St. Paul helps us celebrate the life of faith we live with each other’s prayers and support. In God’s Spirit we are blessed with life lived well, today and forever.

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The audio service is a repost from July 25, 2021.

God’s Consistent and Persistent Love of Life! Worship: July 3rd Worship

Have you have ever tried to plant something and make it grow? Maybe the process was nearly effortless and the growing thing shot up with ease. Or maybe, despite your best efforts at nurturing the plant, it just would not grow. Our Creator God is absolutely persistent in wanting to nurture life to its fullness. We might experience God’s love like a mother’s caring hug. At other times God sends us out with the confidence that we can share his love in gracious ways. God is consistent and persistent in his love of life.

God’s Direction. Worship: June 26, 2022 (Repost from 6/24/21)

God loves to see us thrive and grow. Jesus filled the ears of His disciples with ideas about growing. He gives us a vision of what God wants for us and how we can be blessed in His care. As we live in God’s grace, the Holy Spirit works in us and through us. God’s Direction for us is always good.

This week we are reposting a service from last summer. Please enjoy “Peace, be Still” the service description is listed below the audio.

"Do you not care that we are perishing?" The disciples' question resonates with anyone who has ever wondered if there is anyone who truly, personally cares about the struggles, troubles, and fears of our lives. When we face a stormy time of life, it can seem that no one cares.  Today Jesus answers the disciples with great compassion and power. With the wind howling, the boat taking on water, and the disciples afraid for their lives, Jesus speaks. "Peace, be still," He says to the wind and the waves.  All of nature must follow His command. The wind ceased.  There was a great calm.  Today His voice can reach the deepest part of our mind and spirit as we hear Jesus tell us “Peace, be still.”

God’s Gracious Way. Worship: June 19, 2021 (Repost from June 13, 2021)

Jesus went to the other side of the lake. He wanted to share God’s Gracious Way with everyone. Isaiah the prophet had heard God promise, “I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me.” Jesus wanted to offer God’s Gracious Way to everyone, even to us. For this we are grateful and thankful.

This week we are reposting a service from last summer. Please enjoy “The Kingdom of the Mustard Seed. Worship: June 13, 2021” the service description is listed below the audio.

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.

The Sacred Mystery, June 12 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 Gift of the Holy Spirit, June 5 Worship

In the Creed we call the Holy Spirit "the Lord and giver of life." On the day of Pentecost the Spirit was both given to the apostles and, 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

Jesus Ascends in Victory. Worship: May 29, 2022

Jesus’ ascension means His victory is complete and total. He who was crucified, died, and risen, now takes His triumph with Him to sit at God's right hand in power and majesty. He is crowned in glory now and forever.