| Thomas shows us that following Jesus leads not just to seeing him but to knowing him for who he is. Listen as Pastor Susanne considers the lesson of Thomas for us today. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 145:13-21, John 20:19-31
| As Lent draws to a close, we hear the good news of Easter Sunday and the new life that comes with Jesus’ resurrection. Listen as Pastor Susanne revisits the resurrection story and considers the gift of hope it promises to us all today. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 118:21-29, John 20:1-18
| Jesus may look like the victim but he is the one in charge in these last few scenes before he is taken to Golgotha. He is the King. He is the Son of God. He will triumph. Listen as Pastor Susanne considers Jesus’ last moments with Pilate and the implications for us today. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 146, John 19:1-16a
| In the confrontation between Pilate and Jesus, is Pilate the one in control and making the decisions or is he just fulfilling the role God set for him as God’s plan moves forward? Listen as Pastor Susanne explores the political decisions that send Jesus to his death on the cross. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 145:10-13, John 18:28-40
| The rooster crows and Peter has denied his relationship with Jesus three times. But the story does not end there and God does not abandon us because we fail. Listen as Pastor Susanne considers the great love Jesus has for us and how it continues to unfold. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 17:1-7, John 18:12-27
| After Jesus brings Lazarus back to life, the leaders of the community decide Jesus has become too dangerous. They begin to look for an opportunity to kill him. Lazarus’s resurrection is the turning point in the gospel of John and Jesus begins his ineluctable journey to Jerusalem, his trial and his death. It is appropriate that this is the story on our first Sunday in Lent as we begin our journey through Lent, share the grief of Martha and Mary and see the promise Jesus brings of new life. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 104:27-30, John 11:1-44
| This week we read the story about Jesus healing the blind man and how the community responded to his healing. The community was not happy about how he was healed and questioned him along the way. How do we continue to question and silence the people on the margins today? How does God use these voices to show God’s love and mercy? Listen as Intern Pastor Jennie considers God’s call for those on the margins of our community and society. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 27:1-4, John 9:1-41
| This week, we hear the scripture about Jesus being living water and how the people viewed Jesus. There was much discussion on who Jesus was and how everyone saw him. And we continue to see discussions on this today: Who is Jesus, and what does his teachings say? How do we look to Jesus and follow what the Holy Spirit says about his teachings? Listen as guest Pastor Craig Endicott explores who Jesus is to us and how we are called to follow. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 147:1-11, John 7:37-52
| This week, we hear a conversation with Jesus and his disciples where Jesus tells them he is the bread of life and how they may find nourishment in God. Where do we find nourishment and feel fulfilled, especially when we feel depleted? God wants to be with us and connect with us spiritually so that we may continue to care for one another. Listen as guest pastor Rev. Craig Endicott explores how we may be fulfilled and follow God when we feel depleted. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 34:1-10, John 6:35-59
| This week we hear about Jesus returning to Cana and healing an official’s son’s illness. The official had many things and privileges but could not make his son better. He could not control his son’s illness. The man traveled a long distance to see and ask for healing for his son from Jesus. His faith led him back to find his son alive and healed. Where can we find our faith to help us through things we cannot control? How far will we travel and go in faith? Listen as guest preacher, Rev. Craig Endicott, considers faith and how far it will take us. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 40:1-5, John 4:46-54
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