Where do we find hope when our world is turned upside down? What do we hold on to when we are worried about our health, our families, our jobs? What can we count on in the face of uncertainty, isolation, fear and even death? For the next several weeks we will explore HOPE as found Read more »
Opening Reflection When we are lonely and feeling lost, Jesus calls us and brings us hope and peace. When we are angry and frustrated, Jesus heals our wounds and soothes our tempers. When we are sorrowful and broken, Jesus binds up our wounds with his healing love. Come, let us worship the one who cares Read more »
Finding Hope in Changing Times Where do we find hope when our world is turned upside down? What do we hold on to when we are worried about our health, our families, our jobs? What can we count on in the face of uncertainty, isolation, fear and even death? For the next several weeks we Read more »
Last week, January 3rd was the first Sunday in 2021 and it was Epiphany Sunday. Epiphany is when Jesus is revealed as the Son of God. There are three examples of the revelation of Jesus – the coming of the Maji, the changing of water into wine at the wedding of Canna and the baptism Read more »
At last, 2020 is gone. It is in the history books. However, today is similar to yesterday, isn’t it? The sun rises on schedule. The rain came and life continued. Did you notice how quiet it was yesterday? I hardly heard any cars on Route 32. But each new day brings us more hope. We Read more »
Opening Reflection For you, O Lord, our souls in stillness wait. Truly our hope is in you. O Lord of life, our only hope, your radiance shines on all who look to you in the dark; Emmanuel, come, come light our hearts. O Joy above all other loves, in you we find more than enough. Read more »
Opening Reflection I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word, I hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning. There is no darkness with you, O Lord. O Israel, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with him Read more »
Opening Reflection How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, indeed, it faints for the courts of the Lord, My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. Happy are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion. For a day Read more »
Opening Reflection God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth gives way, and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. Though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Read more »
Opening Reflection Lord, be with us this day, helping us to put our priorities in order; so that we may faithfully serve you by serving your people. Heal our spirits. Heal our nation. Enable us to follow your ways all the days of our lives. A Reading from Scripture Luke 10:25-27 On one Read more »