"Ready, Set, Slow!" Sermon Series
In the midst acknowledging our yearning this past year for normalcy, how can we experience our faith, family and friends in new and life-giving ways? The Psalms will guide us on the journey.
Light
December 24, 2020 • Pastor Beth Snarr
Advent is a season of waiting and preparation for the coming of Emmanuel, God with us, in flesh through the baby Jesus. The many challenges we’ve faced this year as a congregation, community, nation and world have tested our patience and perseverance in ways we couldn’t have imagined and the need for both continues. Although we will miss many of the holiday traditions that are dear to us, it’s likely the pace of what can be a phrenetic season will be slowed. In the midst acknowledging our yearning for normalcy, how can we experience our faith, family and friends in new and life-giving ways? The Psalms guide us on the journey. Pastor Beth uses Psalm 96 to focus on light. Verses 1-3 say “O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.”
Joy
December 13, 2020 • Pastor Beth Snarr
Advent is a season of waiting and preparation for the coming of Emmanuel, God with us, in flesh through the baby Jesus. The many challenges we’ve faced this year as a congregation, community, nation and world have tested our patience and perseverance in ways we couldn’t have imagined and the need for both continues. Although we will miss many of the holiday traditions that are dear to us, it’s likely the pace of what can be a phrenetic season will be slowed. In the midst acknowledging our yearning for normalcy, how can we experience our faith, family and friends in new and life-giving ways? The Psalms will guide us on the journey. This week, Pastor Beth uses Psalm 126 to focus on joy. Verse 6 says “Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.”
Peace
December 6, 2020 • Pastor Beth Snarr
Advent is a season of waiting and preparation for the coming of Emmanuel, God with us, in flesh through the baby Jesus. The many challenges we’ve faced this year as a congregation, community, nation and world have tested our patience and perseverance in ways we couldn’t have imagined and the need for both continues. Although we will miss many of the holiday traditions that are dear to us, it’s likely the pace of what can be a phrenetic season will be slowed. In the midst acknowledging our yearning for normalcy, how can we experience our faith, family and friends in new and life-giving ways? The Psalms will guide us on the journey. This week's sermon is based on Psalm 85:1-2; 8-13. Verse 10 says “Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.”
Hope
November 29, 2020 • Pastor Beth Snarr
Advent is a season of waiting and preparation for the coming of Emmanuel, God with us, in flesh through the baby Jesus. The many challenges we’ve faced this year as a congregation, community, nation and world have tested our patience and perseverance in ways we couldn’t have imagined and the need for both continues. Although we will miss many of the holiday traditions that are dear to us, it’s likely the pace of what can be a phrenetic season will be slowed. In the midst acknowledging our yearning for normalcy, how can we experience our faith, family and friends in new and life-giving ways? The Psalms will guide us on the journey. This week's sermon is based on Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19. Verse 19 says “Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved.”