Readings: Isaiah 49:3,5-6, Corinthians 1:1-3, John 1:29-34 Preacher: Sue Howard “Here I am, Lord, Is it I, Lord, I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.” That familiar refrain—Dan Schutte’s musical adaptation to the words of the prophet Isaiah—seem especially appropriate today. Here am… read more →
Readings: 1 Kings 17: 17-24; Galatians 1: 11-19; Luke 7: 11-17 Preacher: Sue Howard Oh God, help me!! Lord, Give me strength! Christ, save me from my mistakes! Haven’t we all had to say these words at some time in our life? Perhaps you’ve had a tragedy like the mothers in today’s readings: losing a child, or becoming destitute by… read more →
Readings: Micah 5:1-4a; Hebrews 10: 5-10; Luke 1: 39-45 We are standing at a threshold waiting for a door to open. There is a sense of anticipation, full of hope for a warm welcome, a loving embrace. Can you just imagine the fulfillment of that promise when the door of God’s mercy opens up for us? What total and unconditional… read more →