Sunday Bulletin - September 28

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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The Prodigals

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, September 28, 2025

Dear Friends in Jesus –

Last week we engaged two parables on ‘lostness’, actually ‘lost and foundness’ as the shepherd sought, called for, and found the lamb who had strayed and a woman who refused to give up on finding a lost coin. What we saw in each was perseverance and determination, but we were also shown love, inexhaustible love. And as each found that for which they searched, they rejoiced, but, more precisely, they partied! We are shown the joy on earth and told of great joy in the heavenly realm.

This week we engage the third parable in the series. It's one of the most familiar, most beloved parables that I suggest is mis-titled and ultimately sold short. Not one of the principals is beyond reproach and we don’t have to look far to see ourselves, which proves again the gift of scripture: ancient, yet relevant right now – thank you Jesus. Who are you in the narrative? You might be surprised!

Let’s position ourselves for the grace that is promised. Invite a friend, or someone you’d like to be one. See you Sunday.

In great anticipation –

 
 

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Sunday Bulletin - September 21

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Lost and Found

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, September 21, 2025

Dear Friends in Jesus –

As Chapter 14 closes, Luke mentions that "great crowds are following Jesus." He doesn’t identify them as devotees or disciples, so it’s left to us to imagine who would be on the road with this itinerant Phenom. I don’t believe Jesus is purposefully winnowing or culling, but it’s clear that he is urging them to acknowledge there are consequences, costs that must be considered. He tells them, “Listen well if you would understand my meaning.”

We know that even the disciples, or especially the disciples aren’t always quick on the uptake, so Jesus comes from a different angle to communicate the simple, often mundane, but remarkable love of God.

He tells three parables, one not unlike the others, all about…being lost? being found? being cared for, sought, loved, celebrated? Yes! This Sunday, a lamb and a coin. Next week, a son. 

In our time, in these times that seem more perilous each day, we see the profound patience of a love that will not let us go. So let’s come together to pray, sing, to hold each other. Where else do you spend a few minutes to be strengthened and positioned in the grace of the God of love for the week? 

See you Sunday – 
In great anticipation,

 
 

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Sunday Bulletin - September 14

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Keep a Lid on It

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, September 14, 2025

Dear Friends in Jesus –

This week is not unlike recent weeks as human beings are shot, peoples displaced, and the fabric of our culture ripped. Except the fellow assassinated was young, handsome, charismatic, a husband, a father, a favorite of those in power. His legacy as varied as the intensity of his discourse.

No one should be murdered for their beliefs. What shall we do, the people of God – which God? ...Yahweh? ...Jesus ...opportunity? Or the god of "because I can"?

An organization, Redeeming Babel, was formed to "pursue a biblically faithful approach to politics that offers a hopeful alternative to the polarization currently besetting so many communities." It offers –

  • We grieve. We lament the violence itself and the brokenness it exposes in our common life.

  • We pray. For those who loved Charlie Kirk, for leaders who must act wisely, and for peace in our nation.

  • We resist despair. As David declares, “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1). Our ultimate security does not rest in elections, guns, or courts, but in Christ.

Our text this Sunday is from the Book of James,

"Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers and sisters. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

"In the exercise of His will He gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures. You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for a man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness of God."

In Christ we trust, we hope, we live.

See you Sunday – invite a friend!

 
 

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Sunday Bulletin - September 7

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Our Firm Foundation

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, September 7, 2025

Dear Friends in Jesus –

Here’s a note at the end of the week this first week in September with an invitation, no, rather a request  please, come to Homecoming Sunday – come to church. Not an unreasonable request, you may think to yourself. But with the weather holding, last chances at the beach, the mountains, or on the boat…

I know that many, if not most of you, are firmly tethered to this community. You respond when called upon. You love Jesus. But… Jesus calls us to be in community. We are stronger, more effective together, and we have more fun – we are better together and face time is essential.

So this Sunday, come and share a potluck lunch, welcome new members, imagine how you may be involved this coming year, celebrate communion and our call to share the joy and the radical reality of Jesus.  

 With great joy in being your pastor, 

 
 

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Sunday Bulletin - August 31

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Jesus Worked

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 31, 2025

Dear Friends in Jesus –

Do people need to know that the principles laid down in the Bible do not lessen one’s potential for success in the business world and beyond? You bet! 

In these times, what matters is less transactionalism and more evangelism. We offer the love of Jesus! We’re to be heralds offering the most precious commodity of the cosmos! 

See you Sunday –

 
 

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Sunday Bulletin - August 24

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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The Agitator

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 24, 2025

Dear Friends in Jesus –

“Law helps order our world, but grace is what holds the world together.”

Our scripture this Sunday offers law and grace in context. We see two men faithful to their calling. The leader of the synagogue and the Christ.

Most of us have laws that we think are particularly important and we get nervous if we see people not respecting them. The synagogue leader is doing what he is charged to do.  

And Jesus is doing what the embodiment of compassion and grace has come to do – seek out the needy and the unheralded and offer them healing and hope - The Law of Loving

Jesus the disruptor, Jesus the agitator, Jesus the Messiah brings wholeness.

What we get to do!

 
 

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Sunday Bulletin - August 17

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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I Have Come to Bring Fire

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 17, 2025

Dear Friends in Jesus –

There is fire that is good:

  • The burning bush that appeared to Moses in the wilderness, from which the Lord called him to free His people from Egypt.

  • The pillar of fire that led God’s people safely through the wilderness at night.

  • And at Pentecost, divided tongues as of fire appeared among the apostles, filling them with the promised Holy Spirit, and giving birth to the church.

But then –

  • John the Baptist also warns people that every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

  • Jesus himself says that on the day of judgment some will be told to depart from him into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

So, what kind of fire did Jesus bring to the earth? A refining fire that we may become worthy partners in recovering, redeeming, restoring that which was created good.

What we get to do!

 
 

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