The Renewing Power of Forgiveness
During the September 29 service Masayo Kagita gave an inspiring witness of her journey to Christianity. During her speech she said repeatly and with joy, “I am forgiven!” It is not surprising that Masyo mentions this, since forgiveness is central to Christian belief. And since Read More …
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 …
Bricks and Stones
To anyone walking by our church in the past few months it was obvious that there is construction going on. A plywood barrier was put up, a dumpster was parked on the curb and stacks of bricks appeared on the property. This has been preceded Read More …
The Beatitudes
– A Devotional From Pastor Ilagan (Matt. 5:1-12; Luke 6:20-23) I have a pastor-friend who tells me that whenever someone greets him with the usual “How are you?” his response is: “I am blessed! Thank you!” The response sounds “too religious” to me. I would not 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 …