Posts from November 2024
Sermon Note: Do Not Be Alarmed
Introduction As we continue our Truth-Telling series, we’re invited this week to examine a moment when Jesus spoke to his disciples about unsettling times ahead. In what is known as Mark’s “little apocalypse” (Mark 13), Jesus describes events that sound chaotic and fearful—wars, natural disasters, and upheaval—but he also offers a calm reminder: “Do not be alarmed.” This teaching challenges us to look beyond our immediate fears and recognize that God’s presence remains constant, even in difficult times. Jesus encourages…
Community Christian Service Agency Christmas Baskets
Missions & Social ConcernsCCSA Christmas Baskets The Community Christian Service Agency (CCSA) is collecting Christmas food baskets to be provided to families in need. This is an opportunity for families or groups at our church to provide support for a family during the Christmas season. Information about the program can be downloaded from this link. Each food basket may be as festive as you decide, but it should be filled with non-perishable foods and a $50 gift card from Target…
Sermon Note: Out of Their Abundance
Introduction We conclude this liturgical year with a new sermon series, Truth Telling. In this series, we will explore familiar Gospel stories where Jesus speaks powerful truths that cut through our rationalizations and pride and demand a reset on our whole lives. This Sunday, we dive into Jesus’ surprising praise for a poor widow who, despite her poverty, gave “all she had to live on.” In a bustling temple court filled with people making donations, Jesus’ attention shifts not to…