Faith E-News: New Mission Statement and Upcoming Sermon Series

December 26, 2022

In this Sunday scripture reading the church leaders are upset that Jesus is associating with "tax collectors and sinners." They missed the amazing miracle right in front of them. Those tax collectors and sinners were coming close to Jesus, they were listening to him. Jesus gives an interesting response. He talks about the extreme joy that a shepherd has over finding a lost sheep and the reaction of a woman finding her silver coin. In each instance, they tell everyone of their success and celebrate to the extreme.

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Hide yourself in God, so when someone wants to find you they will have to go there first.

Stream Cleanup and Adopt a Family Opportunities

In Jesus' words, we hear about end times and troubling events. Yet even in the midst of these truths, Jesus offers encouragement and a call to trust God no matter what happens. Let's worship with confidence in our Lord, who is the victor over all for all time.

"To Go Bags" Project This Sunday

In Jesus' parable, we are confronted by a widow who continues to ask a reluctant judge for justice. We are reminded that persistence pays off even when it is pitted against the indifference of the powerful and the barriers of the system. We come to worship, grateful for our judge. We know God cares to hear from us and so we pray with persistence in his faithfulness.

Reminders: All Saints Sunday and Daylight Saving Time Ends

In our scriptures, we are reminded that we have hope. We have an inheritance in God's kingdom and we are witnessed to his power. As we celebrate the saints who are now blessed by seeing this in full, we come to worship with confidence in the love of God who offers us comfort when we mourn and joy after tears.

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