Job 28:12-15; 20-28
I hope all are well and things are beginning to return to something akin to normal in your homes and lives.
This coming Sunday, January 29th, I’m going to be preaching a sermon entitled, “Why…?” The scripture is Job 28:12-15; 20-28.
The sermon is about questions we have about God, God’s Kingdom, and our struggle to understand our place in it.
With gratitude for our shared ministry together,
Pastor Michael
2 Timothy 4:1-5
This coming Sunday, I will be preaching a sermon entitled, “But he did it…!”
It is about proclaiming Christ in a world that seems to turn to ways and beliefs that are contrary or even opposed to the message of the Gospel.
I hope you are all having a good week.
Blessings,
Pastor Michael
Isaiah 60:1-6
Traditionally, the arrival of the Magi (Wise Men) is observed on Epiphany; and the theme often includes “The Light of the World.”
The title of my sermon is, “Why Moscow Needs Snow.” The scripture is Isaiah 60:1-6. In the sermon, I will refer to a couple of verses of “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise.” Perhaps that hymn will fit into what you plan. If not, that’s o.k.
I look forward to seeing you this weekend!.
Blessings,
Pastor Michael
I’m not just stating the obvious when I say the New Year will bring changes and challenges. In everyone’s lives, we expect the natural passage of time to impact us in many ways. Most obvious for me is my wedding. By the time you receive this, I will have married a long-time friend whose path in life has crossed mine several times in the last four decades. Neither she or I expected our paths to converge this late in our lives. I would never have guessed it. And yet, here we are.
In my 50+ years in the ministry (my first real church job began in 1967), I have witnessed unexpected changes not only in my life, but in the lives of the people with whom I have been in ministry. I have seen unexplained death interrupt the lives of counted people. I have seen marital problems explode unexpectedly. I have seen illness weaken otherwise healthy people . On the other hand, I have seen financial gain arrive for people who were not aware it was coming. And I have even been a part of getting an honor bestowed on dedicated but humble people.
The point is that while we expect change, there are always those things that take us by surprise. Some of those things damage our hearts and souls; some of those things can cause pride to swell in our emotions. I have found that no matter the change, prayer can lead us through-honest, depth-of -soul prayer.
My prayer for you is for you to be ready to turn to God in honest supplication, no matter the change. We will always be in need of courage when the unknown strikes; and we will always be in need of humbleness when opportunity gives us overwhelming power or prestige. God can provide it all.
Blessings,
Pastor Michael
Psalm 46
Isaac Newton was Wrong! His first law of motion states, “Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it.” That may be true for physics, but the opposite is true of life in general.
I have maintained for decades that the only constant in life is change. Things are constantly changing.
So, as we face the New Year, I’d like to address the constant and relentless pace of change we are going to be facing. I assure you, there will be nothing political about what I will have to say.
Blessings,
Pastor Michael
Romans 6:20-23
On Christmas Day we gather to worship You and lift up our voices in praise because You sent the Christ Child to live and walk amongst humankind.
I look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.
Blessings,
Pastor Michael
Come join us for our Christmas Celebration Program.
The program will be presented by our children and adults.
There will be a time of fellowship following the service with finger foods and snacks.
I look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.
Blessings,
Pastor Michael
John 13:34-35
This Sunday’s sermon is entitled, Sounds Like Tolstoy. The title is taken from a Tennessee Williams short story.
The sermon is an interruption in the series on Why I am A Christian. It is a special Advent sermon about something I want for Christmas.
I look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.
Blessings,
Pastor Michael
This Sunday December 4th our guest speaker will be from the Gideons.
Please help support their ministry with a special love offering at the end of the worship service.
Blessings,
Pastor Michael
James 1:22-25
This Sunday November 27th is the 8th sermon in the series, “Why I Am A Christian.” The title is, “I’m Just Selling.”
The topic can be summarized in the following sentences: “I am a Christian because someone taught the Gospel, and I heard it. And, I am a Christian because I feel like I need to do something for others.”
Blessings,
Pastor Michael †