Jesus offers some shocking and thought-provoking words in his teaching in Mark 9:38-50. Hear also some reflection on the Old Testament reading from Numbers 11 as we look forward to worship on Sunday, September 29th. 

Our Gospel reading today is from Mark 9:30-37 and it starts with the disciples again missing the point of Jesus' teaching as they argue about who is the greatest. Jesus then places a child in their midst and promises that whoever welcomes a little one like this welcomes him and the God who sent him. So a good question could be, "How Might We become more welcoming to ALL of God's children at First Lutheran?"

Peter is looking for a hero, but Jesus teaches what it really means to be the Messiah--to suffer and serve. Pastor Brandy Gerjets delivers a sermon on Mark 8:27-38. Recorded on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

Wandering in the Word for Sunday, September 19th features Mark 9:30-37 and James 3:13; 4:3, 7-8a.

This week's texts for Wandering in the Word are Mark 8:27-38, in which Jesus describes discipleship with self-denial and a cross, and James 3:1-12, which leads to conversation about the power of our words. Join us for a preview of the Scripture readings for worship on Sunday!

Join us for Pastor Ellery's sermon from Sunday September 5, 2021 on Mark 7:24-37 as he talks about miracles, prayer, and finding God in both the big and small  areas of life.

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FLC staff has a first read and a few reflections on the Scripture readings for the upcoming weekend. Listen in for James 2:1-17 and Mark 7:24-37 with conversational commentary.

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Jesus challenges us to go beyond ritual cleanliness to purified hearts. The gospel text is Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23; Pastor Brandy Gerjets preaching.

Join Pastor Ellery and Melissa for our Wandering in the Word conversation for Sunday August 29, 2021. They discuss Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 and James 1:17-27, along with the first day of school, kids wearing shoes and speaking words of life!