A Special music performance of I was Glad by Gary Hallquist by the Faith Lutheran Chancel Choir
As we continue to wait for God’s coming in fullness to this broken world, the promise of Advent is that what is coming is an unimaginable invasion, an invasion of holiness, an invasion of God in this world. So, stay awake, be alert and be ready. God is on the way. That is what Advent is all about.
Jesus is the bread of life. So, tonight as we celebrate Thanksgiving, we give thanks not only for all the blessings we have received, but especially for the bread of life that truly matters – Jesus, the Christ.
A special music performance by the Faith Lutheran Faith Bell Choir
A special music performance by the Faith Lutheran Faith Bell Choir
Special Music by the Faith Lutheran Chancel Choir.
What does it mean for us to name Christ as our King? Whatever our understandable desire for strength and security, the leader to whom we look is the one who leaves behind all the strength and power and status, emptying himself and taking the form of a servant (Phil 2:7) in order to redeem those who are weak, vulnerable and lost. And, guess what, that includes us! This one whom we call “Lord” is the one who redeems us today, forgives us always, showers and bathes us in suffering love, and sets us free to stand with those in need around us as we see in them the very presence of the God who always takes the side of the vulnerable.
The Flutes of Faith performed two songs today, including Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee and Crown Him With Many Crowns.
This is special music and solo by clarinetist Michael Fox.
Today's Sermon was provided by Rev. Dr. Niklaus C. Schillack, Director of Church Relations within Samaritas. The sermon was based on Luke 21-5-19.
To prepare for the upcoming election Pastor Ellen Schoepf led a Service of Prayer for Discernment & Healing on November 7, 2016.
On this All Saints Sunday, amid all the drama that is taking place within the world, within our culture and within our country, the good news is found in Jesus’ powerful, prophetic, and proclamatory words to us today. God is the one who is ultimately in charge. Jesus is describing the order of things in God’s kingdom and rule, and describing God’s love affair for humanity, for this whole broken, messed up world full of messed up people. Jesus is giving a word that tells us, “You are loved, you are accepted as you are, I am with you in the mess, and I have made you my own.” So, as we sing the songs of the saints of God we sing knowing that by the Spirit of the living Christ, we get to be saints too!
Special Musical Performance by the Faith Lutheran Chancel Choir.