I’ve just returned from a conference that mandated hours of silence and listening for what God might say. Maintaining silence while practicing holy listening is known as spiritual contemplation. Like other disciplines, spiritual contemplation requires intentionality and regular exercise. That’s why I have participated in...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, June 4, 2023 The Holy Trinity ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity,[☩] one God, who always hears confession and offers forgiveness. Your word is truth; your mercy endless, and your love forever. Amen. Let us confess our...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Deacon Kristen Barnes, ELCA Minister of Word and Service Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, May 28, 2023 Day of Pentecost ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN Come, Thou Almighty King #522 APOSTOLIC GREETING Page 57 KYRIE & HYMN OF...
According to the Book of Acts, Jesus’ disciples ask the same question many of us ask God in earnest. “Is now the time when you will…? How long will it be until…?” Any of us could easily fill in those blanks. How long will it be...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, May 21, 2023 Seventh Sunday of Easter ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN Alleluia! Sing to Jesus #158 APOSTOLIC GREETING Page 57 KYRIE & HYMN OF PRAISE Pages...
In the opening of his final discourse, Jesus tells his disciples two things. The first is, “Remember what I’ve told you.” He doesn’t expect them to remember without being reminded that what he has told them is the same as what they’ve always been told:...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, May 14, 2023 Sixth Sunday of Easter Happy Mother’s Day ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN We Plow the Fields and Scatter #362 APOSTOLIC GREETING Page 57 KYRIE & HYMN OF...
The Holy Gospel according to St. John continually makes assertions (bold statements of fact or belief) and also posits (assumes as fact for the sake of argument) the equality of Jesus and God. From his own mouth, Jesus says, “Believe in God, believe also in...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, May 7, 2023 Fifth Sunday of Easter ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN Hallelujah Jesus Lives #147 APOSTOLIC GREETING Page 57 KYRIE and HYMN OF PRAISE Pages 57-58 This...
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