January 4, 2015 Peg Weissbrod
We have followed the light to this time and place. Ages prior to Jesus’ conception, prophecies foretold of the Messiah’s birth. When the time was right, angels informed the parents to be. When Mary visited Anna, John yet in her womb leapt at the presence of Jesus in Mary’s womb. Angels called the shepherds to attend the birth. And a star shone in the heavens to announce to all creation that the Savior of the Universe was made manifest. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives, Worship | No Comments »December 28, 2014 Peg Weissbrod
We worshiped in Fellowship Hall this morning so there is no audio or sermon text. Merry Christmas!
Posted in Sermon Archives, Worship | No Comments »December 24, 2014 Peg Weissbrod
It has been 49 years since the first showing of “Charlie Brown’s Christmas.” Did any of you watch it a couple of weeks ago? Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives, Worship | No Comments »December 21, 2014 Peg Weissbrod
This morning’s worship service consisted of our traditional Lessons & Carols. To request a CD of the entire service, please call the church at 216.321.2660.
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December 14, 2014 Peg Weissbrod
When our son Jack was almost two–sometime during the first few months of our coming to Cleveland – he would, while sitting in his car seat, all of a sudden point straight ahead, indicating that there was something up in the sky, and utter “Uh!” We’d look to where he was pointing, but neither Deanne nor I would see anything.
“Uh!” Clearly he saw something we did not. After several moments of staring at the sky, we’d finally catch on that there was a plane up in the sky he was focusing on. But these planes he noticed were never obvious if you only looked.
No, the planes he pointed to were the tiniest specks on the blue sky, pin-pricks on the heavens. In fact, they were invisible, unless you were really attentive – or a two-year-old child. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives, Worship | No Comments »December 7, 2014 Peg Weissbrod
What you just heard are the very first verses of the Gospel of Mark. That is how this gospel begins. No manger scene, no baby Jesus, no Mary mild, no Joseph, no shepherds, no angels, no star gazers and visitors. Just John the Baptist, wild-eyed holy man of the desert, yelling at people to Repent and Prepare for the coming of the Lord. Read the rest of this entry »
November 30, 2014 Peg Weissbrod
Benjamin Franklin once opined: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” If you are a Christian in a congregation that follows the lectionary – the proscribed readings for the liturgical year – you can be certain you’ll hear the passage in Mark 13: 24-37 or something like it on the first Sunday of Advent. Read the rest of this entry »
November 16, 2014 Peg Weissbrod
Sometimes, when you are writing a letter, or an email, or a note to the kids and you want to emphasize a point, such as “BE SURE TO WALK THE DOG,” or “THAW THE SALMON,” what do you do? You use capital letters, you underline, perhaps, you write in a different color. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives, Worship | No Comments »November 9, 2014 Peg Weissbrod
What a wonderful day today is. We have received 12 new members and baptized a father and two of his children (LaDon, Zen and Lyric). Spouse Shannon and daughter Lotus took this step a few months ago. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives, Worship | No Comments »November 2, 2014 Peg Weissbrod
We are five chapters into our study of the book of Galatians. 70 people have been studying Paul’s letter in small groups on Sunday mornings. For five weeks, you have been hearing this letter preached. At this point, we hope you’re starting to like and appreciate Paul! Read the rest of this entry »
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