LMC Messages

Scripture: 
1 John 5:1-8
John 15:9-17

Eastertide theme: Doubters welcome!
Many identify strongly with the experience of Thomas and others who do not at first believe, and long to know that their doubt is not a cause for shame or exclusion from the community. The texts for the Easter season are an invitation for “doubters” to experience the presence of Jesus in the meals of the season and in the love of the community.

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Scripture: 
1 John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31

Eastertide theme: Doubters welcome!
Many identify strongly with the experience of Thomas and others who do not at first believe, and long to know that their doubt is not a cause for shame or exclusion from the community. The texts for the Easter season are an invitation for “doubters” to experience the presence of Jesus in the meals of the season and in the love of the community.

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Scripture: 
Isaiah 25:6-9
Mark 16:1-8

This year the readings for Holy Week present a significant contrast. For Mark, the story us dark and violent. Even the resurrection is met with fear. For John, these great events glorify Jesus. He does it all (“It is finished.”) And from the resurrection comes bold witness. We all live between fear and boldness. The stories invite and inspire us wherever we find ourselves in life.

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Scripture: 
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
John 19:17-30

This year the readings for Holy Week present a significant contrast. For Mark, the story us dark and violent. Even the resurrection is met with fear. For John, these great events glorify Jesus. He does it all (“It is finished.”) And from the resurrection comes bold witness. We all live between fear and boldness. The stories invite and inspire us wherever we find ourselves in life.

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Scripture: 
Exodus 24:3-11
Mark 14:12-26

This year the readings for Holy Week present a significant contrast. For Mark, the story us dark and violent. Even the resurrection is met with fear. For John, these great events glorify Jesus. He does it all (“It is finished.”) And from the resurrection comes bold witness. We all live between fear and boldness. The stories invite and inspire us wherever we find ourselves in life.

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Scripture: Mark 14-15

Please enjoy this dramatic reading from the Gospel of Mark: Passion of Jesus

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Scripture: 
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Mark 10:35-45

Repentance: God is not done with us yet 
During the Sundays in Lent, we reckon with the ugliness of our true selves, how far short we fall when we stand before God. But God isn’t finished with us yet. Each of the Gospel lessons opens us to the way of God, reminds us of the gospel, and readies us to testify to Christ in word and deed. The route for our Lenten journey is repentance.

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Scripture:
Numbers 21:4-9
John 3:14-21

Repentance: God is not done with us yet 
During the Sundays in Lent, we reckon with the ugliness of our true selves, how far short we fall when we stand before God. But God isn’t finished with us yet. Each of the Gospel lessons opens us to the way of God, reminds us of the gospel, and readies us to testify to Christ in word and deed. The route for our Lenten journey is repentance.

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Scripture:
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
John 2:13-22

Repentance: God is not done with us yet
During the Sundays in Lent, we reckon with the ugliness of our true selves, how far short we fall when we stand before God. But God isn’t finished with us yet. Each of the Gospel lessons opens us to the way of God, reminds us of the gospel, and readies us to testify to Christ in word and deed. The route for our Lenten journey is repentance.

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Scripture: 
Isaiah 52:13-15; 53:3
Mark 15:25-39

Repentance: God is not done with us yet
During the Sundays in Lent, we reckon with the ugliness of our true selves, how far short we fall when we stand before God. But God isn’t finished with us yet. Each of the Gospel lessons opens us to the way of God, reminds us of the gospel, and readies us to testify to Christ in word and deed. The route for our Lenten journey is repentance.

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