Lenten Service (with Martin Luther Church)
Pastor Jim offers a prayer and reflection from John 5:30-47.
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The Dawning of a Brighter Light in a COVID-19 Crisis
In this season of both Lent and COVID-19, we don’t want to lose sight of the true and much needed source of hope. Jesus is victorious over the worst this world can throw at us. When I (Pastor Jim) made Breaking New Ground the theme for 2020, I had no idea that we would be thrust into… Read More »The Dawning of a Brighter Light in a COVID-19 Crisis
The Dawning of a Brighter Light (March-April 2020)
When your eyes are accustomed to the darkness, it can be quite painful when you are faced with the sudden brightness of light. Lent is a time of growing and gradual exposure to the light of Jesus as we move to the full illumination of Easter. In this Lenten season – a time of prayerful preparation – we ready ourselves… Read More »The Dawning of a Brighter Light (March-April 2020)
Season of Lent (2018)
SEASON OF LENT: During this season leading up to Easter, we will return to our journey through the Gospel of John. Sunday February 18: Betrayed and Denied (John 13:18-38) Today is a special day for two reasons: it is both the first Sunday in Lent and the first Sunday of the Chinese new year. For our Lenten… Read More »Season of Lent (2018)
The Gospel According to Luke – Lent series (March 2015)
Continuing our journey through the Gospel of Luke, this series journeys through the five Sundays preceding Holy Week. February 22nd, 11:00 – Lent – Luke 12:35-13:9 – Ready for the Day – Warnings are given for people’s safety. There are some warnings that should not be ignored. In today’s texts Jesus cautions us about certain… Read More »The Gospel According to Luke – Lent series (March 2015)