Lenten Service (with Martin Luther Church)
Pastor Jim offers a prayer and reflection from John 5:30-47.
Pastor Jim offers a prayer and reflection from John 5:30-47.
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
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: 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)
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)