The sermon follows the sudden death of a member of the congregation. How does one “rejoice always?
The sermon follows the sudden death of a member of the congregation. How does one “rejoice always?
What is God’s preferred direction? On this rejoice Sunday we celebrate God’s will for us: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all things.
With the horrific events of the Newtown, Connecticut massacre very much in the hearts and souls of a nation and worshiping community, rejoice Sunday is tempered by the specter of sin and disease that infects our society and our own lives. We hear Paul’s words to “Rejoice in the Lord always,” as we gather. How […]
On this 5th Sunday after Easter we rejoice that we are indeed not alone, but that God continues to be with us in very real ways. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Christ continues to abide in us and we in him. And if we think about a vine and its branches, we know […]
Based on the John and I Thessalonians readings, we are witnesses to the light on this Rejoice Sunday, and the light ,which is Christ, is gifted to us to shine in a dark world.