In Isaiah the people are advised to look to their spiritual ancestors as the rock from which they were hewn. Jesus declares that the church will be built on the rock of Peter’s bold confession of faith. God’s word of reconciliation and God’s mercy are keys to the church’s mission. Paul urges us to not…
We are all excited about this coming Sunday, with our big Rally Day Faith Formation Kickoff for the whole congregation. So that we can all worship together, we have one Unity Worship Service at 10:30 with our “Journey with Jesus” theme, concluding with our annual congregation photo & big congregation lunch in the fellowship hall.…
On Sunday, we hear how the Lord came to the prophet Elijah in moments of silence, when he was facing a troubled time. In the midst of everything happening in our lives & in the world, may we too find blessing this weekend in moments of calm, with the Lord coming to bring strength &…
In today’s first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to receive food and drink without cost. Jesus feeds the hungry multitude and reveals the abundance of God. At the eucharistic table we remember all who are hungry or poor in our world today. As we share the bread of life, we are…
In another hot week, we continue to hold in prayer all those affected by the summer weather, and offer special prayers for those traveling and concluding summer excursions. Please also pray for educators and students, with school around the corner. Our youth have been such a summer inspiration, with GraceWorks, Mission Trip, Campfirmation, VBS, and…
“Do not be afraid! For see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord…” For 2000 years, this Good News has brought great joy to human hearts! Sunday at Living Springs, we…
“Do not be afraid! For see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord…” For 2000 years, this Good News has brought great joy to human hearts! Sunday at Living Springs, we…
As we move deeper into summer, we see the growing green of creation around us – and are reminded of our focus on “God’s growing hope” in our lives and for the world. Truly, it is the presence of Christ and the power of God’s all-conquering love that give us hope through all life’s challenges…
As we come to the first weekend of July, we pause to give thanks for all the blessings of freedom we enjoy – and the freedom to worship God, which we should never take for granted, especially on this weekend leading up to the 4th! This Sunday, we’ll start our pre-worship summer hymn-sings a little…
God does not promise that the path of the disciple will be easy. Jeremiah feels the pain of rejection from those who do not want to hear what he has to say. Jesus declares that his words may bring stark division. Even so, we need not be afraid for God accounts for each hair on…