Mustard Seed Faith
Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction A little faith goes a long way is Jesus’ point in the gospel. A mustard seed’s-worth of faith has miraculous potential. The patience, tenacity, and endurance required […]
The Rich Man and Lazarus
Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction Consideration of and care for those in need (especially those “at our gate,” visible to us, of whom we are aware) is an essential component of good […]
The Parable of the Dishonest Manager
Sunday’s Bulletin As we are invited today to consider what it means to be managers (rather than owners) of all that we have, it is crucial to recognize that we […]
The Parable of the Lost Sheep/The Parable of the Lost Coin
Sunday’s Bulletin The grumbling of the religious leaders in today’s gospel is actually our holy hope: This Jesus welcomes sinners and eats with them. That our God seeks and saves […]
9th Anniversary of RIC Vote!
(the following is from a personal Facebook post by Pastor Tom Gaulke from September 8, 2013) Voters Assembly 9 8 2013, discussion on the motion to become RIC! Adopted 9/8/2013A […]
The Cost of Discipleship
Sunday’s Bulletin Called to contemplate the cost of discipleship, we might be helped by translating Paul’s request to Philemon into our prayer of the day: Refresh my heart in Christ. […]
Humility and Hospitality
Sunday’s Bulletin Invited and inviting—that is the nature of the church. By God’s grace in holy baptism we have a place at Christ’s banquet table. When, by the power of […]
Jesus Heals A Crippled Woman
Sunday’s Bulletin Remember the sabbath day. Call the sabbath a delight. This is the Lord’s day, and the Lord will do for us what the Lord does: feed us, forgive […]
Jesus the Cause of Division
Sunday’s Bulletin The word of God is a refining fire. Jesus is the great divide in human history. He invites our undivided attention and devotion. Today in worship we are […]
Watchful Servants
Sunday’s Bulletin Jesus says, “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” It is God’s promise from the beginning—to Abraham, to the early church, and to the […]
The Parable of the Rich Fool
Sunday’s Bulletin Today’s texts offer instruction and encouragement for all who are occasionally overwhelmed by the “unhappy business” of life. Jesus urges us to take care and be on guard […]
The Mission of the Seventy
Bulletin: God is the source of our nourishment. Jesus’ invitation to “take and eat . . . take and drink” is a repeated one. In holy communion, in the word read and […]
A Samaritan Village Refuses to Receive Jesus/Would-Be Followers of Jesus
Bulletin: We have no good apart from God. That makes Jesus’ call to follow him an invitation to freedom. This is freedom to revel in the Spirit’s fruit: love, joy, […]
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