All Saints Sunday
Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction In holy baptism God makes saints out of sinners. In holy communion God forgives the sins of all the saints. In worship today we give thanks for […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homegoing Celebration for Rev. Dr. Cheryl Stewart Pero Saturday November 14, 2020
Dearest First Trinity family, Thank you for your patience and support as loved ones have been diligently preparing a homegoing celebration for our friend, pastor, teacher, and colleague, the Rev. Dr. Cheryl […]
A simple but important message from Pastor Nic: STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES
Hello all, Pastor Nic here and I really need you all to listen for a second. I know that it’s hard to be away from your family and friends – […]
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