Jul 29, 2020
Since our time together in person is limited and occasions for Pastor Johann leading meal prayers at church with us gathered are also limited, we have made a podcast with some meal prayers and daily bread prayers. They can be used interchangeably, and some of the prayers at the end of the podcast would be suitable for...
Jul 29, 2020
The life of those who are church workers – whether called, staff, or volunteer – is challenging during the best of times, and the conditions imposed by the pandemic add layers of difficulties. In this Midweek Recharge, Pastor Johann talks about some of those challenges and what we all can do to support those who...
Jul 26, 2020
These days, it is easy to feel alone and afraid, overwhelmed by the constant changes we are subjected to during the coronavirus pandemic. The church has weathered many catastrophes and tribulations throughout its history, so the uncertainty we experience during the “new normal” is nothing new for Christians. The...
Jul 22, 2020
We’re still finding out how much patience it takes to get past the “new abnormal.” We’re weary of the present and wary of the future. But waiting is what Christians do. We’ve been faithfully anticipating the Second Coming of Jesus for almost 2000 years. And God, with everlasting love and patience, waits for us...
Jul 19, 2020
In today’s gospel, Jesus uses agricultural language to talk wheat and weeds—just as he did in last week’s parable of planting seeds and soil. People who grew up with the farm as part of their life may not easily grasp why the farmer in Jesus’ parable would allow the weeds to continue to grow alongside his wheat....