Matthew, Mark and John use the word, “Hosanna” in their written accounts of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Luke does not. He avoids it. For just a minute, let’s focus on the word Hosanna’s origin. It is Greek via late Latin, a created abbreviation of...
WELCOME TO MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Rose Steinhauer, Musical Accompanist Sunday April 10, 2022 Palm Sunday Note: Some parts of our normal liturgy format have been incorporated elsewhere. Some may have been omitted because they replicate scripture readings or their purpose has been otherwise...
It’s six days before Passover and Jesus returns to the home of close friends. Ahhh, friends. Not people you’re generally stuck with, but ones you choose to hang with. They may be coworkers, fellow students, neighbors or relatives. But, what best defines a friend is...
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 April 3, 2022 Fifth 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...
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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...