Grace and peace to you, from God our Creator and the Lord Jesus Christ! Our Thursday morning Bible study group (“Not Your Mama’s Bible Study!”) has been reading and discussing the parables that Jesus told his disciples and others in order to illustrate the way that God would have us treat each other and ourselves, to illustrate what living in the kin-dom of God would be. So, it is good timing that we read for tomorrow what is probably one of the most well known of all these stories, “the Prodigal Son.” Perhaps you have even used the expression to describe one who has seemingly left behind your family’s values or who has taken advantage of a parent’s wealth. What about the other “characters” in the story, though? What else are we meant to understand about what God wants for all of us? Paul’s words in his second letter to the church in Corinth urge us to understand just how radical it is to follow Jesus. In the familiar Gospel upending of our typical expectations, Paul reminds us that when we choose to follow Jesus, we are meant to become an entirely new creation. In such, our capacity for forgiveness and for reconciliation are deepened. It’s not easy! But we are meant to encourage and uplift one another as we try to develop a new and more loving way of living. Boy, don’t we need it now!?
Worship music this week is provided by our instrumental consort and chimes choir, with a lovely and lively blend of tunes with an international feeling. Thanks to all who spend their time in rehearsing!
Blessings and peace, Lisa
Worship at Home Materials: We will be offering worship in-person as well as on Zoom this coming Sunday. Coffee & tea are available after the church service. Masks are suggested in the sanctuary and required during the singing of hymns, as the virus spreads most easily with the projection of droplets.
Children’s Message
Psalm 32, p. 642 NCH Psalm 32
A Reading from the Epistles 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
A Reading from the Gospels Luke 15:1-32
Sermon “The Older Brother” Pastor Lisa
Below you will find materials to accompany this week’s Sunday Morning Worship via Zoom. An order of service with scripture readings, to accompany the service, are available by clicking the following links.
Helpful Hint: If you are planning to join the Sunday morning worship Zoom call, you might wish to print the following documents prior to joining the call, if you have that capability.
*A link to the sermon will be shared on our website during the week following the service.
Worship Bulletin:
March 30, 2025
Service of Worship for Home
To join us for worship via Zoom, please use the following information.
Whether or not you choose to set up an account, when it’s time for the meeting, click the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83603815165
Meeting ID: 836 0381 5165
Passcode: 951409