In today’s story, Jesus’ disciples see Jesus praying and they ask him to show them how to pray. I believe this was a question he was pleased to answer, and he sits down with them for a time of informal instruction and encouragement. He begins with the Lord’s Prayer, which contains 6 elements of a well-rounded prayer.
I hope Jesus’ teaching and encouragement to pray creates a desire for you to pray. Nothing is too big, nothing is too small, and nothing is too insignificant to pray about. You will never pray and not be heard. And there will never be anyone who is more ready, willing, and able to meet your needs than your Heavenly Father. What are we waiting for?
02-20-22 Teach Us To Pray
February 20, 2022 • Pastor George Gasperson • Luke 11:1–13
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04-15-22 Tenebrae-Good Friday
April 15, 2022 • Pastor George Gasperson
On each Good Friday, our church has a Tenebrae service. Often called a Service of Shadows, the service marks the events of the day Jesus was crucified. A tradition that dates back to the ninth century, this somber service is characterized by a series of readings that tell the story of Jesus’ final moments, death, and burial. We start of with a video that portrays Jesus' last days. **As a reminder: during the service we do show a video that is graphic in nature - parents please exercise discretion for children.** Then after each reading, a candle is extinguished to symbolize the world growing darker, and silence is kept to help us feel the story internally. Following tradition, the service ends with extinguishing the last candle, putting us in darkness. You will hear a loud bang, as the Bible is slammed shut. Everyone leaves silently.