For years, this parable has been mislabeled the prodigal son. In fact, Luke places this parable third in line to the lost coin and lost sheep. Never did he intend to focus on one son more than the other, placing emphasis on immoral behavior, casting...
WELCOME TO MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Phone 362-4597 The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday March 27, 2022 Fourth Sunday in Lent GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS In the name of God [☩] Father, Son and Holy Spirit who leads the way, walks and guides us in our...
WELCOME TO MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Phone 362-4597 The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday March 20, 2022 Third Sunday in Lent GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS In the name of God [☩] Father, Son and Holy Spirit who makes a way in the wilderness, walks and guides...
What does Jesus say right off the bat? The degree to which people suffer is not a mirror. The degree to which people suffer does not distinguish them as better or worse, better or worse off perhaps, but not better people or worse sinners. That’s...
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WELCOME TO MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES 3 Church Street, Halifax, Pa. 17032 Phone 362-4597 The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday March 13, 2022 Second Sunday in Lent Greeting and Announcements Prelude CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS In the name of God [☩] Father, Son and Holy Spirit who makes a way in...
Today’s gospel reading creates intrigue. Like a clever headline, the snippet entices the reader and begs further lines of questioning like, “Wait? Don’t Pharisees usually give Jesus a hard time? What’s with the offer to help him? Ooo. No he didn’t. Jesus just called Herod...
There are certain scripture passages I refuse to repeat. Why? Because they give false impressions that may lead to false conclusions. For example, on Ash Wednesday, the lectionary readings prescribed the responsorial reading of Psalm 51. I specifically cut out verse 11 which reads, “Cast...