Boat People (Shaped By Stories) – Jennifer Hosler Scripture: James 2 Telling stories can define and shape who we are and how we act. As a parent, I see how my child absorbs and is shaped by stories. We have read to him since birth, whether or not he could understand what we were saying….
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Lady Wisdom
Preacher: Jessie Houff Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 & Romans 5:1-5 Date: June 12, 2022 As soon as I read the first few lines of this: Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? My interest perked IMMEDIATELY because of this incorporated pronoun: HER. We have the opportunity to read scripture from a…
Pentecost
“Fire” painting by Lil’ Hosler
What is God Like?
Preacher: Jennifer Hosler Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 Date: May 29, 2022 Our children’s story today asked, “What is God like?” by Matthew Paul Turner and Rachel Held Evans. As the book said, “that’s a very big question.” What is God like? Pop culture (movies, cartoons) sometimes depicts a generic monotheistic deity in a variety of ways:…
Trouble the Water
Preacher: Chibuzo Petty Scripture: Proverbs 28 and 29 Date: May 22, 2022 Do you understand what just happened? What we just did? Do you really understand? Do you believe in what just happened? I know you’re probably thinking, Pastor Chibuzo that was a long… That was a long little bit of reading Jess B. did….
All Things New
Preacher: Jessie Houff Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6 & John 13:31-35 Date: May 15, 2022 “Where I am going you cannot come”. Harsh. I’m sure they thought, “Why?? Why can’t I come? Why do you have to leave, you’re right here! Harsh parenting, you can’t come with me. Instead, let me just leave you with one last…
All the time God is Good
Preacher: Chibuzo Petty Scripture: Psalm 22 Please close your eyes. As you hear these words, imagine the scene that accompanies them. “Oh my God, my God. Why have you forsaken me? Elahi, Elahi, lama sabachthani. My God, my God. Why have you forsaken me?” You can open your eyes. As a Christian, when I hear…
For We are God’s Poem
Ephemeral Art by Julia Baker-Swann
Go Deeper Than What you See: Un-Ask
Preacher: Julia Baker Swann Scritpures: Luke 13: 1-9 & Isaiah 55:1-9 The poet Joy Harjo said, “A poem can hold our questions, hold our contradictions.” I think one of the reasons I am a poet is because I love to ask questions. But what I have found freeing about the way a poem asks questions…
by their fruits
Preacher: Jessie Houff Scripture: Genesis 3: 1-7 & Matthew 7: 15-20 This week on Tuesday was International Women’s Day. I was so busy, I didn’t realize this until the day was almost over. Funnily enough, the Women in Ministry group met for our monthly check-in and support call. To share space with so many amazing…
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