A Reading from Scripture Matthew 5:13-16 Common English Bible 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, how will it become salty again? It is good for nothing except to be thrown away and trampled under people’s feet. 14 You are the light of the world. A city on top Read more »
A Reading from Scripture John 21:1-19 Later, Jesus himself appeared again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. This is how it happened: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two other disciples were together. 3 Simon Peter told them, “I’m going fishing.” They said, “We’ll go with you.” They set out in Read more »
Opening Reflection Lord of Resurrection surprises, open our hearts this day to the presence of Jesus Christ. Erase our excuses for unbelief and exchange them for strong witness to the power of your mercy and love. Give us courage and challenge us to walk the path of discipleship, knowing that Jesus goes before us, leading Read more »
A Reading from Scripture Luke 24:13-16 13 Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, 16 but their eyes were kept from Read more »
A Reading from Scripture Luke 22:14-20 NIV 14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. 15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” 17 After taking the Read more »
Breaking Bread with Jesus Sunday April 4th Easter Sunday In-Person worship at 10:30 — must be registered by Friday April 2nd – email to pleasantgroveumcmd@gmail.com or speak to Pastor Dick. Opening Reflection God desires for us to live humbly — every single day. God does not approve of the haughty, arrogant approach that is often Read more »
A Reading from Scripture Luke 14: 1-14 NIV 14One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. 2 There in front of him was a man suffering from abnormal swelling of his body. 3 Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the law, “Is it lawful to heal on the Read more »
Opening Reflection Go back and read the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Look where Jesus invested his life: it was in the lives of others. You will not read about Jesus’ bank account, or his home, or his clothing. You will read about people whose lives became intertwined with his. People like blind Bartimaeus, Read more »
Opening Reflection Our calling is to respond in love and service to the needs of our communities. We are grateful to our sisters and brothers around the world who hold us in prayer as we hold them. We should not be afraid “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power Read more »
Opening Reflection Lord, God we continue to be in awe of your grace, compassion, and power. We confess that we are not always mindful of you and your gifts. Please forgive our neglect, Lord. Please give comfort to all who are impacted by COVID, discrimination, and violence. Replace the hearts of those filled with anger Read more »