August 11, 2026 Dealing with Rejection
Dealing with Rejection Lessons for August 16 • Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 • Psalm 67 • Romans 11: 1-2a, 29-32 • Matthew 15:10-28 If you were asked: Who is the person of Great Faith in the Gospel of Matthew. Most would guess Peter. You might remember however that when Jesus picks Peter up from the […]
August 4, 2026 – Dealing with the Storms of Life
Dealing with the Storms of Life Lessons for August 9• 1 Kings 19:9-18 • Psalm 85:8-13 • Romans 10:5-15 • Matthew 14:22-33 As we continue our reading of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus finally has some alone time to pray. He needed the time away after his rejection in Nazareth, the beheading of John the Baptist and […]
July 27 Dealing with Disappointment
Dealing with Disappointment • Isaiah 55:1-5 • Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 • Romans 9:1-5 • Matthew 14:13-21 Matthew 13: 54- 58 and 14 1-12, tell of Jesus’ rejection in Nazareth and the beheading of John the Baptist. Jesus needs some time alone, so he departs in a boat to a deserted place. When sorrow and disappointment […]
July 28 – Wisdom and other Treasures
Wisdom and Other Treasures • 1 Kings 3:5-12 • Psalm 119:129-136 • Romans 8:26-39 • Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 If you had one wish, what would it be? I remember as a child thinking of what I would wish for if I had but one wish. The obvious answer I thought of was to wish […]
July 19 – Wheat and Weeds
The Wheat and the Weeds Lessons July 19 • Isaiah 44:6-8 • Psalm 86:11-17 • Romans 8:12-25 • Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 It was good to be back with you on Sunday, talking about the generosity of God in casting the seed of the Word of God far and wide. The Sower in Matthew 13: 1-9 […]
July 12 – The Sower and the Seed
The Sower and the Seed Lessons July 12 • Isaiah 55:10-13 • Psalm 65:9-13 • Romans 8:1-11 • Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 I hope you had a great 4th of July. Thanks to George Crisp and Irm and volunteers for taking care of the service while we were away. Connie and I watched the […]
June 23, 2026 -INDEPENDENCE DAY AND PRESCHOOL CELEBRATION
INDEPENDENCE DAY AND PRESCHOOL CELEBRATION Lessons June 28 • Jeremiah 28:5-9 • Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 • Romans 6:12-23 • Matthew 10:40-42 Lessons July 5 • Zechariah 9:9-12 • Psalm 145:8-14 • Romans 7:15-25a • Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 I hope you have a great 4th of July Celebration planned. Connie and I will be heading to […]
June 16 – Heavenly Fathers
Heavenly Fathers Lessons June 21 • Jeremiah 20: 7-13 • Psalm 69: 7-18 • Romans 6:1b-11 • Matthew 10:24-39 This Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day with root beer and soda floats outside. What kind of Father did you have growing up? For some people, like me, memories of Fathers are filled with gratitude and celebration. […]
June 2nd – A Summer of Generosity
Lessons June 7 • Hosea 5:15—6:6 • Psalm 50:7-15 • Romans 4:13-25 • Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Lessons June 14 • Exodus 19:2-8a • Psalms 100 • Romans 5:1-8 • Matthew 9:35—10:23 A Summer of Generosity This Sunday we begin the Summer of Generosity appeal. Through your continued gracious support, we are able cover our budgeted […]
May 31 – Holy Trinity
Lessons May 31 – Holy Trinity • Genesis 1:1 – 2:4a • Psalm 8 • 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 • Matthew 28: 16-20 This Sunday we have the rare opportunity to explore an entire chapter of the Bible. In this case Genesis Chapter One. The creation of the universe in six days with God resting […]
