Messiah Lutheran Church

29 Jan

Posted at 17:05h in Bulletins

WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, January 29, 2023 Fourth Sunday After Epiphany GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who makes all things  new, whose mercy endures forever. Amen.  Trusting in God’s mercy, let us confess...

29 Jan

Posted at 07:42h in Sermons

What do you think of when I say the word, “consolation”? By definition, it means comfort received after disappointment or loss. When I think of a consolation prize, I envision small tokens given to game show contestants after one winner is declared. Once dashed hopes...

22 Jan

Posted at 16:12h in Sermons

While reading the welcome bio for the new Executive Director to the East Shore YMCA, as a member of that branch, I felt excited. But as pastor to this local community, I felt saddened. Reading that he’s coming from Northern Dauphin means he’s leaving the...

22 Jan

Posted at 12:54h in Bulletins

WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday January 22, 2023 Third Sunday After Epiphany GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who makes all things new, whose mercy endures forever. Amen.  Trusting in God’s mercy, let us confess...

15 Jan

Posted at 21:37h in Bulletins

WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, January 15, 2023 Second Sunday After Epiphany   GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS   Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN     Arise, Your Light Has Come     WOV #652 KYRIE and HYMN OF PRAISE  ...

15 Jan

Posted at 13:03h in Sermons

I find the way John describes Jesus being revealed quite fascinating. There’s a real sense of wonder and delight as John says, “I myself did not know who the Messiah was. I went along doing my job and minding my own business: baptizing folks in...

08 Jan

Posted at 21:43h in Sermons

In short, the book of Acts, chapter 10, verses 38-43 tells Christians all they need to know. To start with, the verses explain why Baptism is considered one of only two sacraments recognized by the church. By definition, a sacrament is something ordained or instituted...

08 Jan

Posted at 21:05h in Bulletins

WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, January 8, 2023   Baptism of Our Lord     GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who makes all things new, whose mercy endures forever. Amen.  Trusting in God’s mercy, let us confess...

01 Jan

Posted at 17:51h in Bulletins

WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, January 1, 2023 First Sunday of Christmas GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS     Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN     Go Tell It on the Mountain     #70 KYRIE and HYMN OF PRAISE     Pages 57-58 This Is...

01 Jan

Posted at 17:04h in Sermons

Christmas lectionary readings speak to both the birth and death of hope. In brand new people, relationships and life endeavors, hope is born… before fear of things not working out are introduced through additional players and other forces coming to bear.  In Joseph and Mary there’s...