The deal Moses laid out was this: Here are your choices. Life and prosperity or death and adversity. If you obey God’s commandments, that is, love the Lord, walk in his ways, and observe every command, decree, and ordinance, then you shall live. You shall...
The reality of aging began knocking at my door when Portico, my ELCA benefits provider, reminded me that I must register with Social Security and choose Medicare options by March of this year. I guess thinking about that prompted me to to catch up on...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, February 5, 2023 Fifth Sunday After Epiphany GREETING and ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN God, Whose Almighty Word #400 RITE of HOLY BATISM (10:00 AM) PRESENTATION In Holy Baptism...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...