July 19, 2020
7th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Each spring, we plant a packet of wildflower seeds in a raised bed alongside our house. We
July 5, 2020
5th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Episcopal priest TJ Tetzlaff writes that the first thing he noticed when he
June 28, 2020
4th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen Many years ago, hoping to more fully live
June 21, 2020
3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Jeremiah 20:7-13 + Matthew 10:24-39 Every now and then, there’s a child that comes up for the children’s sermon who
June 14, 2020
Second Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Javen Swanson and Marissa Hagan
Today’s scripture readings: Exodus 19:2-8a; Matthew 9:35 – 10:23 As this Gospel lesson begins, Jesus is confronted with crowds
May 31, 2020
Day of Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 20:19-33 + Acts 2:1-21 Dear Friends in Christ, First let’s simply say his name: George Floyd. (Show picture of
May 24, 2020
Ascension Sunday, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 I read a mind-blowingly cool article recently about a phenomenon called “microchimerism.” Let me
May 17, 2020
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 14:15-21 Mark Ralls, a United Methodist Pastor, was trying to visit a member in a senior care facility. As
May 10, 2020
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 Each time we read a piece of scripture we hear it a little
May 3, 2020
Fourth Sunday of Easter, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen 10th Graders – Today was supposed to be