Grace and peace to you, from God our Creator and the Lord Jesus Christ!  Though we may have to get up tomorrow morning a bit fatigued because of the time change, there is no less to be done!  This is the first Sunday of the season of Lent, and we are invited to go about the work of preparation for the exceedingly good news of Easter.  Lent also reminds, us, and perhaps especially fittingly this year, that there is much to be done before we will recognize God’s reign on Earth.  So, we look inward as we grow spiritually and we look outward, as well, knowing that in response to our own giftedness we can gift others.  Our scripture lessons from Deuteronomy and from Luke urge us toward both responses and give us a sure model of facing the challenges of this life.  Jesus himself is tempted and Jesus remains strong.  We try to do so today with God’s sure presence beside us and with good companions in the Body of Christ that is the church.  See you there!

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 91 p. 681 NCH                                    Psalm 91                         

A Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures         Deuteronomy 26:1-11     

A Reading from the Gospels                          Luke 4:1-13

Sermon                               “First Fruits and Tithes”                               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 9, 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/89148011617

Meeting ID: 891 4801 1617
Passcode: 075896