When Nicodemus takes a walk to visit Jesus one night, he leaves the places he knows best, where he feels comfortable and in control, and seeks the place where Jesus is. What about us? Will we leave our comfortable places, the places where we know our roles and rules and status, to find where Jesus is?
Word of mouth is a powerful thing – something Dominos Pizza found out the hard way. Pastor Kate explores what Dominos learned and how it applies to our faith life, particularly in the ways Jesus encounters us.
Pastor Yvette’s sermon tells the Christmas story from the perspective of a shepherd.
I am not of this time and place, but it seems to me that it is not so very different from my time… In this time, also, God still needs unlikely messengers like we were to receive and to share good news of great joy. God needs you to carry the light of Christ in the midst of darkness.
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Pastor Kate remembers growing up in New Mexico and being pelted with sand as the wind carried it across the landscape. She also remembers praying for rain to water the barren land. Much like the Israelites prayed for relief after returning from exile in Babylon. Pastor Kate explores what this means for us as we await the coming of a savior on Christmas.
There are so many things that cause us to forget that we are beloved children of God and make us think that God can’t possibly want us, or that God just is not with us. But God is the one who remembers.
Again and again God’s people forgot. They forgot how to live as God’s people, called to justice and mercy, blessed to be a blessing to all God’s world. They forgot God’s faithful love for them. But again and again, God sent the prophets to remind them of God’s call and God’s promises.
Guest preacher Rev. Rose Mary Sánchez-Guzmán visits Faith to share her experience ministering to the community of Cristo Rey Lutheran Church in El Paso, Texas.
“Jesus already crossed all kinds of borders for you. He came to be the light of the world. How can we not dare cross borders with him to bring his light to others? What we have is not because we deserve it. They are gifts that bring us into relationship with others – and with God, who reaches beyond the boundaries of men.”
The theme of prayers and children’s activities will be Advent, and the food will be Italian Night. Whether you’re a family of 1, 2, or 7, all are welcome. Prayers and activities are kid-friendly; food and fellowship is for everyone!
We’ll look ahead to the themes of our Scripture readings for the month of November, and discover together how we are part of the ongoing story of God’s work in our world.
The church will provide bratwurst, buns, and a veggie option. We ask that attendees bring a side or dessert. Please sign up here: