Call to Worship and Communion liturgy for Pentecost Sunday. Texts for the message were John 3:1-9 and Acts 1:1- Jesus said, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,...
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Get up, pick up your mat, and walk!
The traditional church I am pastor to, Heritage Presbyterian Church, is in a time of transformation. In December, we voted to sell all of our property. May 8 will be our last worship service in our current building. On May...
Maundy Thursday Liturgy | John 17
God, Jesus, Holy Spirit: on this night set apart to remember, we try to comprehend how costly love can be.
A Simple Thank-You
One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said, “A youth here has five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that for a crowd like this?” Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of...
A Letter to Babylon
The lion murals that lined the way into Babylon. This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: "Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat...
Psalm 23 | Prayer
Bedouin shepherd watching his goats (and us) on the Jericho Road. Pastoral prayer from this week, reflecting on Psalm 23. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside...
How Long? Psalm 13
God of our salvation, we will still ask, “How long?” but regardless of your response, let us also respond with praise for your faithful and eternal love.
Powerball and Air Balls
The Bible tells us over and over that we live and die as a community. The honor of one is the honor of all. The shame or sin of one, affects all.
Presentation | Epiphany
Jesus is presented in the Temple, Mafa Jesus “Now, master, let your servant go in peace according to your word, because my eyes have seen your salvation. You prepared this salvation in the presence of all peoples. It’s a light for revelation...
Mid Advent: Waiting
Virgin, Vie de Jesus Mafa Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and then returned to her home. – Luke 1:56 (CEB) This time of year, we are doing a lot of waiting, and these days until Christmas can seem...