by Cyndi Stephens | Aug 18, 2022 | Bulletin Order of Worship, Worship
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Jesus has a word for the powers that be: Our task is to unbind the captive, not to impose further restrictions. Like he did for the sick woman in the synagogue, Jesus is ready to break the bonds that are holding you back. Jeremiah...
by Cyndi Stephens | Aug 13, 2022 | Bulletin Order of Worship, Worship
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost God’s forgiveness isn’t as personal as we sometimes make it out to be. Neither is God’s judgment. The nation of Israel cried out for relief for thousands of years, and so many of the faithful died without seeing that relief. But it took...
by Cyndi Stephens | Aug 3, 2022 | Bulletin Order of Worship, Worship
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah brings a hard message to a group of folks who are worshiping their little hearts out. In short, God wants more than worship. The author of Hebrews anticipates the promises of the Kingdom, and Jesus himself reminds us that it is the...
by Cyndi Stephens | Jul 21, 2022 | Bulletin Order of Worship, Worship
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost God is eager to give us what we need. God has no interest in providing what we ask for when it would be harmful. What are you asking for? How well are you listening? Hosea 1:2-10 | Psalm 85 | Colossians 2:6-19 | Luke 11:1-13 Download...
by Cyndi Stephens | Jul 14, 2022 | Bulletin Order of Worship, Worship
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Becoming a disciple is a process, but there is a before and after. For Paul, the transforming moment means dwelling in Christ, the Son of God. For Mary it means visiting with her friend – while Martha gets so busy she cannot make time for...
