Talitha Cum ~ Psalm 139: 7-12; Mark 5: 35-43

May 27, 2018 Peg Weissbrod

Shannon Headen’s sermon begins at  39:55

I couldn’t write a sermon for today. The more I tried, the more difficult it became. The weight of this, all of this- just got too heavy. I prayed. I cried. I re-read the scripture. I binged watched Jane the Virgin on Netflix. I wanted God to give me the perfect words to end this perfect story. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: asleep, Caleb Wright, Do something, Mark 5: 35-43, Memorial Day, Psalm 139: 7-12, Scripture Pyramid, Shannon Headen, Talitha Cum, They Won't Go When I Go, waking up, Youth Sunday
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Is the Lord Among Us Or Not? ~ Exodus 17:1-17

October 1, 2017 Peg Weissbrod

Listen to the entire worship service online. The sermon by Rev. Dr. John C. Lentz  Is the Lord Among Us Or Not? begins around 20 minutes in.

This morning, we are continuing the story of the Exodus. If you are 11 years old or younger I have a question for you – what is the Exodus?  Yes, liberated from slavery in Egypt, the children of Israel are in the desert heading towards Mount Sinai. What happened on Mount Sinai?  Yes, they received the Ten Commandments! But in between liberation and formation… Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: action verbs, agents of God's presence power and mercy, becoming the body of Christ, called to be witnesses, covenant, Do something, Exodus 17:1-17, human participation, Massah and Meribah, take risks, water
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