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Lectionary 28 August 28, 2016

8/29/2016

Readings: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Psalm 112
Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14

Invited & Inviting: that is the nature of the church. By God’s grace in holy baptism we have a place at the banquet table of the Lord. When, by the power of that same Spirit, humility and mutual love continue among us, the church can be more inviting still.

Lectionary 21 August 21, 2016

8/22/2016

Reflections from the July 2016 New Orleans Service Trip.

Installation

8/20/2016

Installation of Pastor Patrick Stephen Torbit
Officiated by Pastor Jean Lebbert from Thanksgiving Lutheran in Santa Rosa.

Psalm 119: 73-80 from The Message
Gospel lesson: Matthew 13: 1 – 23 from The Message

Lectionary 20 August 14, 2016

8/15/2016

Readings: Hebrews 11:29 - - 12:2; Psalm 82
Gospel: Luke 12:49-56

The word of God is a refining fire. Jesus is the great divide in human history. He invites our undivided attention and devotion. Today, in the assembly, we are surrounded by “so great a cloud of witnesses.” In the word and in the holy communion we are invited yet again to look to Jesus, “the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.”

Lectionary 19 - August 7, 2016

8/8/2016

Readings: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Psalm 33:12-22
Gospel: Luke 12:32-40

Jesus says, “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” It is God’s promise from the beginning—to Abraham, to the early church, and to the “little flock” of which we are a part today in assembly. Faith, God’s baptismal gift, trusts the promises of God. Have no fear.

Lectionary 18 - July 31, 2016

8/1/2016

Readings: Colossians 3:1-11; Psalm 49:1-12
Gospel: Luke 12:13-21

In God’s reign, the “rich will be sent away empty.” Jesus uses a parable to warn against identifying the worth of one’s life with the value of one’s possessions rather than one’s relationship with God.

Our guest pastor on July 31 was Ted Peters. Check out his blog on science, religion, and ethics at http://tedstimelytake.com/

Recorded Worship