Author Archive: Pastor Bob
Pastor Bob
December 15, 2019
Reflecting on the JourneyThe church, as well, is “conceived by the Spirit and born of the virgin!” The longer I do this – the preaching, the administering – the simpler it becomes! God loves us! Loves all of us! Period!…
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Pastor Bob
December 11, 2019
the second sunday of advent the PRAYER. . . Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming nurture our growth as people of repentance and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior…
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Pastor Bob
December 8, 2019
Matthew 3. 1-12Faith is rooted in love, not fear! Every year, it’s, pretty much, the same old thing. An advent tradition, you could say. Every second Sunday of the season, we read a passage about John the Baptizer, about his…
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Pastor Bob
December 4, 2019
the first sunday of advent the PRAYER. . . Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection save us from the threatening dangers of our sins, and enlighten our walk in the way of your salvation,…
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Pastor Bob
December 1, 2019
Matthew 24. 36-44Advent is a time for promise and hope! by Gretchen Shults, deaconess Some years ago, as we were dusting the sanctuary, getting ready for Advent, someone said, “I wish we could put all the poinsettias out, now, like…
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Pastor Bob
November 27, 2019
christ the king the PRAYER. . . O God, our true life, to serve you is freedom, and to know you is unending joy. We worship you, we glorify you, we give thanks to you for your great glory. Abide…
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Pastor Bob
November 24, 2019
Luke 23. 33-43The kingdom comes and the king appears …at the cross! Well, this is it! This is the day! The destination … the culmination … the reason for the entire church year! For the past fifty-one weeks, we’ve been…
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Pastor Bob
November 21, 2019
the 23rd sunday after pentecost the PRAYER. . . O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without you nothing is strong, nothing is holy. Embrace us with your mercy, that with you as our ruler and guide,…
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Pastor Bob
November 20, 2019
Reflecting on the JourneyProclaiming and administering charity creates a humble church! This week, I wasn’t quite sure how to start out the sermon. I knew what I wanted to say. I knew the picture I wanted you to see. But…
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Pastor Bob
November 13, 2019
the 22nd sunday after pentecost the PRAYER. . . O God, our eternal redeemer, by the presence of your Spirit you renew and direct our hearts. Keep always in our mind the end of all things and the day of…
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