John the Baptizer knew he was not Elijah. Yet he took up the role that Jewish tradition said Elijah would take: He announced and prepared the people for the coming of the Lord. We aren't Elijah either, nor John, but we too can take up the mantle and prepare the way and announce the Lord's coming. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Advent 3b – 17-December-23”
Let's suppose you had some really good news that you wanted to share with other people. What would you do to let them know? [pause for answers]
When God has some good news to tell us about how much God loves each of us and that Jesus was coming to show us that, God sent John the Baptizer.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Advent 3b – 17-December-23”
Let's suppose you had some really good news that you wanted to share with other people. What would you do to let them know? [pause for answers]
When God has some good news to tell us about how much God loves each of us and that Jesus was coming to show us that, God sent John the Baptizer.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Advent 2b – 10-December-23”
When John the Baptizer began his ministry, he didn't need much, a camel's hair coat, some locusts, and some wild honey did it for him. When Jesus added his disciples to his ministry, along with it came the need to support their work.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation and Prayer for Advent 2b – 10-December-23”
Both the Gospel and the Old Testament reading today talk about God's Good News coming into the world. One place we hear and receive that Good News is here at the Table, where we hear that God loves us so much that God would not let anything come between God and us. … Read the rest “Table Meditation and Prayer for Advent 2b – 10-December-23”
Have you ever known that something was about to happen before it happens? This time of year, you might see that we're using a new color in the sanctuary, or you might notice that mom and dad are moving things around to make space for where you know they're going to put the Christmas tree.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Advent 1b – 3-December-23”
When we talk about the signs of God's presence, as we do when we get into the Advent season, we tend to think about God coming to us in the person of Jesus. However, what most people see of God is how God is represent in us, the Church.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation and Prayer for Advent 1b – 3-December-23”
The Gospel reading for today tells us about recognizing signs of Jesus' coming, but let's turn our attention to signs that Jesus was already here. We stand before this table, which Jesus gave to us to remember him.… Read the rest “Table Meditation and Prayer for Advent 1b – 3-December-23”
There are so many things that this congregation does as a part of our lives of faith together. One of the most important of those is how we treat people in need. That's a bit part of the gospel story for today.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Reign of Christ A – 26-November-23”
The Psalm for today begins with saying, "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth." As we come to the table today, let's consider that we gather not only with the people who are physically together here and now, but with all people who have and will come to the table.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Psalm) for Reign of Christ A – 26-November-23”