According to Luke, Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem for the last time. Along the way, He passed through some “not-so-welcoming” territory. It was said (verse 53) that Jesus wasn’t welcome while entering this unnamed Samaritan village, all because they knew He was heading towards Jerusalem (every Samaritan’s “nemesis...

“‘Legion,’ he replied, because many demons had entered him.'” (Luke 8:30) The Gospel for Sunday is about a man possessed by many demons.  When asked, the demons who have entered the man say their name is “Legion.” A legion of soldiers usually equaled 6,000.  So-this means this man in the...

“…and He went into the Pharisee’s house and took His place at dinner…” (Luke 7:36) Jesus was invited to dinner.  Not by one of His friends, but rather by one who had resisted His ways of a new style of thinking.  Simon was a Pharisee, and, even though Jesus had...

Welcome! “Let us build a house where all are named, their songs and visions heard – and loved and treasured, taught and claimed – as words within the Word. Built of tears and cries and laughter, prayers of faith and songs of grace, let this house proclaim from floor to...

“He said, ‘I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.'” (Luke 7:9) A man, who wasn’t a follower like the rest of His entourage, came up to Jesus one day. He had sent word that the man’s slave, whom he dearly loved, was ill. He asked...

“Let Your way be known upon the earth, Your saving health among all nations.” (Psalm 8:2) We talk weekly about spiritual health.  It’s important for us to be reminded daily of what we can do that is important and right for this kingdom we call earth.  It’s our job as...

“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place…” (Acts 2:1) Back at this special time in biblical history, there weren’t any churches as we know them today.  The faithful gathered wherever they could.  Sometimes, they would meet in the Temple, but usually in the...

“But truly it is the Spirit in a human, the breath of the Almighty, that makes for understanding.” (Job 32:8) This Sunday, our youth will participate in the one service offered (10:45 only).  We also offer first communion to eight of our children of the congregation:  Aubrey Golden, Easton Hopper,...