All Things Renewed

Text: Revelation 21:1-6, 21:22-22:5 Many of you know that I love to garden. Digging in the dirt is a spiritual practice for me. Pulling weeds is cathartic. There is nothing better than an afternoon spent tending and nurturing life in my yard. And enjoying the fruits of that labor – whether the beauty of a

The Army of the Lamb

Text: Revelation 7:9-17 Today in worship, we confirm and welcome twelve new professing members of our congregation and of God’s church.  They will stand before us, confess their faith in Jesus, and promise to serve him in union with the Church which Christ has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races.  These twelve

Graves into Gardens

Text: Luke 24:1-12 Earlier this week, I was preparing for worship and listening to some of the music selected for our time of worship today. And, friends, I’m going to be honest, I’m struggling a bit right now.  I’ve got some family stuff that is heavy on my heart. We’ve got some things to navigate

Shoulder to Shoulder

Text: John 15:9-15 Exactly one month before the pandemic began, I got away for a few days with some of my best friends in the world. Stasia and I have been friends since Kindergarten.  Cara and I were assigned to the same table group in fourth grade.  Jana moved into town in seventh grade.  And

Like a Shepherd

Text: John 10: 11-18; 1 John 3:16-24 Last week in our time of worship we remembered that WE are EASTER people.  We are the living proof of the resurrection. We are the body of Christ, alive, serving, sharing the good news with the world. That’s all well and good… But what does it actually look