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...
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...
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To a cry for equity regarding a share of his family’s inheritance, Jesus replies, “One’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” To someone whose favorite activity is poking around thrift stores, his words give me pause. Seriously, I try Lord. While looking around,...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday July 31, 2022 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN God of Grace and God of Glory #415 APOSTOLIC GREETING ...
The disciples do not wish to pray silently. The neighbor will not leave without bread. Making needs, desires and wishes known is imperative to meeting them. During the Poor People’s Campaign in Washington, D. C. I held up five different glossy cardboard signs. At the...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, July 24, 2022 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN For the Beauty of the Earth #561 1 For the beauty...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, July 17, 2022 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN Let the Whole Creation Cry #242 1 Let the whole creation...
The gospel text says, “A woman named Martha welcomed Jesus and his disciples into her home.” In her mind, she was the responsible party, the primary cause of them being there. Only she would be eligible to receive credit or blame. After all, who else...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Seth Roseman, Guest Preacher Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, July 10, 2022 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN How Great Thou Art #532 1 O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all...