Pentecost
Scripture Reading (CEB) Daniel 4:1-14, 18, 29-33 1 King Nebuchadnezzar’s message to all the peoples, nations, and languages inhabiting the entire earth: “I wish you much peace. 2 I’m delighted to share the signs and miracles that the Most High God has worked in my life. 3 God’s signs are superb! God’s miracles so powerful! God’s kingdom is…
Scripture Reading (The Message) Jeremiah 29:1-14 1 This is the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to what was left of the elders among the exiles, to the priests and prophets and all the exiles whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken to Babylon from Jerusalem, including King Jehoiachin, the queen mother, the government leaders, and all…
Readings from Scripture (Message) Acts 2:1-21 When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force—no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and…
Matthew 28:16-20 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain towhich Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, theyworshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and saidto them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been givento me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the name…
Confronting our fears Anxiety breeds anxiety. Many of you know that in just over a week I’ll be heading to Israel, and in preparation for the trip, the participants and leaders have had several meetings online to connect and prepare for the experiences that await us. I’ve shared with some of you, that in that…
Thankful for those who mother us into new life At choir this Thursday – I don’t think we were there more than fifteen minutes before we started talking about the challenge of Mother’s Day. Those with healthy relationships with their mother celebrate today – they give thanks for the love that held it all together…
Were not our hearts burning? Second only to Mary’s encounter of the Risen Jesus, is this story from the Gospel of Luke, lovingly called The Road to Emmaus. It is a story of relationship, remembrance, and hope. Two friends walk slowly towards Emmaus. They are consumed by the conversation they are having, so much…
