Author: Messiah Lutheran Church

28 Aug

Posted at 19:05h in Sermons

As one who hates embarrassment, I rarely choose a seat without first being invited. I try to observe who’s already seated, then figure out who they are in relation to the host or whoever’s most important. As one who also tries to avoid being wrong,...

27 Aug

Posted at 09:30h in Bulletins

WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES   The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, August 28, 2022  Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost   GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS     Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN     Give to Our God Immortal Praise!     #520 1    Give to our God immortal...

21 Aug

Posted at 08:51h in Bulletins

WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES   The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, August 21, 2022  Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost   GREETING AND ANOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS           Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN     Praise to the Lord, the Almighty     #543  1   Praise to the Lord,...

21 Aug

Posted at 08:11h in Sermons

What I remember of Stephen Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is this: “Do what is both urgent and important.” Jesus understood this method of prioritizing very well. Since the beginning of time, God has tried to teach people this lesson: There’s...

14 Aug

Posted at 12:40h in Sermons

In the Book of Luke, frustration has been mounting. After Jesus tells the parable of the watchful slaves who ought to keep their lamps lit, Peter asks, “Lord, was that meant for us or everyone?” Because I’m of a similar persuasion to Peter, I wonder if...

13 Aug

Posted at 14:45h in Bulletins

WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday August 14, 2022  Tenth Sunday after Pentecost   GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS     Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN     God Himself Is Present     #249 1   God himself is present;< let us now adore...

07 Aug

Posted at 13:54h in Sermons

So…the first part of the gospel text sounded pretty cool. In modern terms, it was as if Jesus said, “Don’t be afraid. Dad’s willing to put his assets in your name now. Soon you’ll have more than you need.” Such news might cause one to think...

07 Aug

Posted at 11:23h in Bulletins

WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES   The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, August 7, 2022 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost   GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS     Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN     Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty     #250 1   Open now thy...