We are nearing the end of our year with the Narrative Lectionary. During the month of May—and the last four Sundays of the Easter Season—we will finish up the stories of the early church with readings from Romans. True confessions time: I do not enjoy reading the letters (also known as the epistles). While there
This is it, friends! After 21 weeks, we complete our time with Matthew’s Gospel on April 12. One of the things I have seen more clearly during our time with Matthew is the gospel writer’s concern that the Good News of Jesus Christ is for all people, not just for the insiders.
Just a note to remind all of our church family that we are trying something new on Saturday, January 31st. We are calling it our Re-Creation Weekend! 1:00 pm – Recreation Come when ever you can during the afternoon, bring a game or enjoy what’s here (board games, card games, jigsaws, creativity activities). Popcorn will
From now until the Sunday after Easter (April 12), we will be reading from the Gospel According to Matthew. Here’s a brief introduction to Matthew, taken from the Connect Bible (NRSV, ©2012 sparkhouse): What’s in a name? Matthew was the name of one of Jesus’ 12 disciples. This Gospel was probably named after him as a way of showing us how important the book is. Matthew the disciple is not likely the author, however, because the Gospel of Matthew was probably written in about 80 CE (50 years after Jesus died and was raised). Why was this written? Matthew writes to declare Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament—the Torah and the Prophets. Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah who has come to redeem the people. The people who heard the message of this Gospel needed to hear how God was still actively continuing the promises of old. What’s the connection?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o38aFDgfmg A wonderful evening service bringing joy and fellowship to our community.
