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Wednesday, April 5th at 6 pm at Abba Java Coffeehouse (corner of Locust and Calder Way). You are invited to join an ecumenical group on Wednesday, April 5th at 6 pm for dinner and conversation with leaders from Frontera de Cristo. Mark Adams (US Coordinator) and Miriam Maldanado Escobar (Mission Co-Worker & Community Garden Facilitator) will share stories and images of the ways …
God of living water, You see me. You know me. You have always been with me. You bring living water that quenches my deepest thirst, and gushes up to eternal life. When troubles are overwhelming, give me the water of your presence. When sadness weighs me down, give me the water of your hope. When fears stop me, give …
5[Jesus] came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.6Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon. 7A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” 8(His disciples had gone to the city …
growing thru Lent (some suggested readings for week three) Psalm 95 (the psalm assigned for this week) 1Come, let us sing to the Lord; let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. 2Let us come before God’s presence with thanksgiving and raise a loud shout to the Lord with psalms. 3For you, Lord, are a great God, and a great ruler above all gods. 4In your hand are the …
God’s word | reading scripture Stories can show us so much These weeks of Lent are a time when followers of Jesus seek ways to move closer to God. This year, we’re inviting you to grow through focusing on a different element of faith each week. Spending time reaching toward God may touch you in ways you didn’t expect. The …
Nicodemus makes his way to see Jesus under cover of night. Maybe Nicodemus wants to keep the other Pharisees and religious leaders from seeing him show interest in this new rabbi. Maybe Nicodemus has been busy during the daylight hours and is making time to come talk with Jesus when he is free. Maybe Nicodemus wants to find time with …
God of great love, When I am confused by your word, when I am overwhelmed by your invitation to follow, when I do not understand what you are doing in this world or the next, Help me to find comfort and encouragement in your love. Remind me that you love the entire world, even when we are rotten and self-centered …
1Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” 3Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can …
Lent 2 – Sunday, March 5 Help! | praying God is always listening These weeks of Lent are a time when followers of Jesus seek ways to move closer to God. This year, we’re inviting you to grow through focusing on a different element of faith each week. Spending time reaching toward God may touch you in ways you didn’t …
This week’s gospel tells us that Jesus was led into the wilderness by the Spirit where he was temped by the devil. Just before this passage, we find the story of Jesus being baptized by John. After the baptism, a voice from heaven declared, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” The devil challenges Jesus, …
