Preacher: Christie Dahlin Scripture: John 1: 29-42 I am in the midst of starting a Mennonite church in Portland, Maine. After being a pastor at an established church in Boise for a couple years it is a very different experience to try to start something new. While there has been some exciting movement, some good…
Tag: Jesus
Jesus Gets in Line
Preacher: Dana Cassell Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Matthew tells the story of Jesus’ baptism well into the scene of John hanging out by the Jordan River. John has been out here in the Galilee, baptizing people from Jerusalem and Judea and all over the region for, he is preaching, the repentance of sins. People streamed out…
Breakfast with Jesus
Preacher: Rev. Jenn Hosler Scripture: John 21:1-19 Our scripture today is one of my favorite passages in the Bible. I’ll talk more about how and why it is meaningful, but the short answer is because, in John 21, we have resurrected Jesus cooking breakfast. Who here regularly eats breakfast? (no judgment if you don’t) Who…
He came not to be served but to serve
By: Dana Cassell Mark 10:35-45 My good friend Lauree died last month. She was 90, enjoyed good health right up until the end, and died on her own terms, just like she lived. And she sure did live. Lauree was one of the smartest people I’ve ever known, and her mind was creative and powerful….
Abide
Pastor Nate Hosler, Phd Acts 8:26-40 John 15:1-8,1 John 4:7-21 (scripture texts at the bottom) A surprise meeting on a desert road. When I think of a wilderness road, I think of the road from Yola to Mubi. Going from central Adamawa state to the northern part of the state is a four-hour drive through…
Bisan, Poppies, Bluebells, and the Resurrection: Wildflowers along the Path
Preacher: Rev Jennifer Hosler, PhD Date: April 7, 2024 Scripture: Luke 24:13-35; Romans 8:18-25 We hike almost every Saturday. Since the beginning of the pandemic, most of our Saturday hikes have been along the Potomac Heritage Trail, a footpath managed by the National Park Service along the Potomac River. There were many times during the…
Death Swallowed up: Easter
Preacher: Pastor Nathan Hosler, PhD Date: March 31, 2024 Scripture: John 20:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 25:6-9 February 14th, the beginning of Lent, feels like a long time ago. Lent is the time often designated for preparation for this past week. If, however, you were like me, you probably lost sight of this at times over…
Hosanna – Save Us!
Preacher: Rev. Jennifer Hosler, PhD Date: March 17, 2024 It was desolate and lonely. A few chirping birds. Some wild mustard growing along the edge of a fence. Numerous CCTV security cameras peering down at me. Just three weeks ago, I hiked up and then walked down the Mount of Olives and made my way to…
The Risk of Following Jesus
Preacher: Rev. Jennifer Hosler, PhD Date: February 25, 2024 Scripture: Mark 8:27-38 The past two weeks, I was part of a multifaith action called the Pilgrimage for Peace. It was led and cosponsored by Faith for Black Lives, Rabbis for Ceasefire, CAIR Philadelphia, the National Council of Churches, Hindus for Ceasefire, and many other congregations or…
Of Service and the Border: The Gospel call to action and proclamation
Preacher: Pastor Nathan Hosler, PhD Date: February 4, 2024 Scripture: Mark 1:21-39, Isaiah 40:21-31 We gathered at the border. Tall, slated fence at our backs. Beyond that a dirt road flanked by razor wire. In the razor wire, clothing. Pulled from people struggling across. And beyond that, the Rio Grande. We gathered to pray, recount stories,…
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