| In this week’s gospel, Christ promises that the disciple who gives a cup of cold water to the little ones serves Christ himself. As God first welcomes us through the waters of baptism and at the table, we too are invited into God’s work of being a merciful welcome to all we encounter. |
Accompanying Scripture:
Romans 6:12-23 ; Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; Matthew 10:40-42
Guest Pastor Aaron Fuller discusses the hope that comes with the first day of Advent.
Accompanying Scripture:
Mark 8:27-29
Pastor Eric Wester kicks off the next part of our summer series with a sermon about the roles of outsiders, like Hagar and Ishmael, in God’s plan.
Accompanying Scripture:
Genesis 16:1-4a, 21:1-21
Matthew 5:3-9
Seminarian Jen Moore explores the “superhero” origin story of Moses and the superpowers of empathy and compassion used to save him from the river.
Accompanying Scripture:
Exodus 2:1-10
Luke 4:18-19
Guest preacher, Deacon Deb Haynes from the Lamb Center, explores the promise of life and salvation given to all of us when Nicodemus visits Jesus under cover of darkness.
Accompanying Scripture:
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
Guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Kit Kleinhans, reflects on the lack of safety in the early church and what that means for Ananias as he encountered Paul in his conversion. Dr. Kleinhans then invites us to reflect on this lack of guaranteed safety in our own story.
Accompanying Scripture:
Acts 9:1-19a
Matthew 6:24
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.”
Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 9:1-7
John 8:12
Guest Preacher: Rev. Wally Jensen
Part of Such Great Things: Water, Bread & Wine
A sermon series on the sacraments in the Lutheran tradition.
Accompanying scripture:
Psalm 84
Romans 6:1-11
4th Sunday in The Lord’s Prayer, a 5-week series
Guest Preacher: Pastor Ray Ranker
Chaplain, Lutheran Campus Ministry, University of Maryland
Senior Pastor, Hope Lutheran Church in College Park, MD
Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 43:18-25
Romans 5:6-10
Luke 11:1-4
2nd Sunday in The Lord’s Prayer, a 5-week series
Guest Preacher:
Rev. Dr. Graham F. Bardsley
Director of Pastoral Care
Virginia Hospital Center
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 145
Luke 11:1-4
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