How do we live our lives so that we seek the thriving of others? Paul tells us that we have fully formed lives and that we have recieved riches beyond our imagination. While we experience the joy of that gift, we need to continue to be generous so that other can expience the joy of that gift as well. 

This week's message is brought to us by Pastor Jason. The lesson is from 2 Corinthians, Chapter 9, verses 7 - 15. The Gospel is from Luke, Chapter 24, verses 1-4.

In a culture of generosity does is it matter that one provides more than another? What if our skills or gifts are different? How does a gift economy compare to a transactional economy? 

Our message comes from Pasto Sarah. The Lesson is from 2 Corinthians, Chapter 8 verses 8 - 15 The Gospel lesson is from Luke, Chapter 17, verses 11 - 19

When in trail, what shows a person's true colors? Paul would tell us that generosity will show one's true color. 

Out lesson comes from 2 Corinthians Chapter 8, verses 1-7. The Gospel Lesson is from Luke, Chapter 19, verses 1-10. 

On All Saints Sunday we hear the Good News of the hope found in Jesus that speaks how we view both life and death. God first loves us, and that doesn't change.

Today's message is brought by Pastor Jason. Our new testament lesson is from  Colossians chapter 2, verses 2-3, 6-7, and 11-14 from the Message version. The Gospel is from Luke, chapter 6, verses 46-49.

Most people find that their faith evolves over time, changing as our understanding of God, God's church and our activities in the world change. Luther says that faith is a living, bold trust in God's grace. And while our faith may change, God’s love remains unchanging.

This message comes from Pastor Sarah. The Gospel is from John Chapter 8, verses 31-36. The New Testament lesson comes from Romans Chapter 3, Verses 20-28.

How are friendship and hospitality related and different? Both are vocations; the difference is that hospitality is an action while friendship refers to a relationship. Unlike many of the messages that we hear today, we are told to love the other and invite them in, not cast them out. 

Today's message is brought to us by Pastor Tania. The Gospel lesson is from Matthew Chapter25, verses 31-40, and the scripture reading is 1 Peter, Chapter 4, verses 8-10.

How do we define acts of friendship? Is it in the grand gestures, or being a genius at the close at hand? How do we grow faithfully into that call? Paul's letter to the Romans discusses how we should embrace what God does for us is the best thing we can do for God. 

This message comes from Pastor Jason. Our gospel reading is from Luke Chapter 17 verses 20 - 21.

The reading for the study is Romans Chapter 12, verses 1-2, & 9-16.

When suffering strikes, what happens when it seems that it is too much? When a friend is dealing with this deep suffering, being their friend becomes more challenging. The temptation is to move past it, to ignore or minimize the suffering and challenges with well-meaning phrases. Sometimes, we can provide the most comfort in just being there in spirit and peace. The comfort and care of friendship is to both receive as well as give.

This message comes from Pastoral Intern Aaron. Our gospel reading is from Luke Chapter 24 verses 13 - 35.  The reading for the study is Job Chapter 2, verses 11-13.

Friendship is the foundation of community. How do communities of people come together across differences? We are responsible for both our actions and our reactions. We are to not only bear one another's burdens but also to bear our own.

This message comes from Pastor Sarah. Our gospel reading is from Matthew 5, verses 21-24 Chapter 10 verses 25 - 28. The reading for the study is Galatians Chapter 6, verses 1-6.

How does the vocation of friendship relate to Jesus' command that we both love God and our neighbor? How are our individual definitions of friendship related to our own experience of friendship?

This message comes from Pastor Jason. Our gospel reading is from Luke Chapter 10 verses 25 - 28. The reading for the study is 1 Corinthians Chapter 13, verses 4-7.