Memorial Service for The Rev. Leo E. Longan, Jr.
Memorial Service for The Rev. Leo E. Longan, Jr. 14 September 2019Sermon : The Rev.Brooke L. Swertfager John 11:17-27 In the name of Jesus. Amen. “Lord, if you had been here my brother would not have died!” Wow! That took some boldness! Some chutzpah! Some Read More …
The Denouement
(SERMON Easter 7C 2019) If you will forgive me, I’d like to use a $2 word to talk about our scripture lessons this morning; (this is what you get for calling a pastor with an expensive education). The word is denouement. Your ear will probably Read More …
Synod Assembly
SERMON Easter 5C 2019 Nobody hates church meetings more than I do, and in years past I have managed to find an excuse to skip our synod’s annual assembly. For one thing – an important thing to me – we always meet in a big Read More …
SERMON for Easter 3c 2019
John 21 This is the last scene in John’s gospel, and a very precious and poignant scene it is. John’s stories are always rich and revealing, full of feeling and ringing true in a way that most Bible stories don’t. If Mary’s anointing of Jesus’ Read More …