Elizabeth lives near Jerusalem where Zechariah would spend a lot of time in the Temple as a priest. She is a mentor to Mary and helps her to move from fear to joy as Jesus’ birth nears. Who are the people who help us to trust in God with deep down joy even when the […]
We never hear Joseph speak; all we know is that he is a righteous man who is from Bethlehem. His role as Jesus’ earthly father is vital, and like Mary, he eventually says “yes” to God. To read Pastor Mary’s message, based on Matthew 1: 18-28, click here. Watch as Joseph struggles to understand why […]
Mary is usually depicted as a meek and humble girl from Nazareth, a fairly insignificant town, who went along with God’s plan to redeem the world. But her call to bear the Son of God is a powerful example of saying “yes” to God. How are we working to be like Mary – to say […]
Jesus’ conversation with Pilate before the crucifixion reminds us that Jesus is a different kind of king who ushers in a different kind of kingdom. When we put our faith and trust in Jesus, when we pray, “Your kingdom come,” we’re asking for an end to “business as usual” and seeking to be transformed. We […]
Hesed is a word in Hebrew that means God’s steadfast love. Ruth’s story shows hesed in many ways. How do we respond to God’s steadfast love? How do we offer that love to others? To read Pastor Mary’s message, based on Ruth 3: 1-5, 4: 13-17, click here. “Ruth Chapter 3” tells the story through […]
Ruth is the shortest book in the Old Testament, but it teaches us a lot about commitment. How does our love for God and our commitment to God show every day? To read Pastor Mary’s message, based on Ruth 1: 1-18, click here. “Ruth Chapter 1” tells the story through simple animation.
Revelation is full of strange images, but the idea of an end to grief captures our hearts. We trust in God’s promise to make all things new – maybe not right now – but ultimately. God is with us even as we grieve. There will be peace and comfort. To read Pastor Mary’s message, based […]
Thank you to everyone who joined us! Click here to see what we came up with. We have scripts for Mary, Simeon, and Anna that we are probably going to use. Let Karen Booth know if you have other ideas you would like the Worship Connections Team to consider. Here […]
Jesus’ teaching on how we use money is powerful when we consider proportionate giving. He is much more concerned with how our giving personally affects us rather than how our giving affects the church or anyone else. Our giving to God should be sacrificial and make a difference in our lives. Charitable giving is important, […]
There is wisdom in regular saving. “Get rich quick” isn’t a formula for fruitful living; rather, making wise investments is a part of being a faithful steward of all of God’s gifts. How do we make a plan that honors God as the Giver of all that we can follow consistently and faithfully? To read […]