WWJD bracelets used to be all the rage... but what if we asked ourselves WWJBapD, instead? Mtr. Lisa tries to persuade us that our calling is not to be the savior of the world, but rather to prepare the way for him. (Advent 2; 12/5/21).

Lessons:

Baruch 5:1-9

Philippians 1:3-11

Luke 3:1-6

Canticle 16

Decorating, shopping, parties... we have been preparing for Christmas since before Halloween! But are we preparing ourselves for the threefold advent of Christ? Mtr. Lisa explores how we can get ready for the coming of Christ this Advent season. (Advent 1; 11/28/21).

Lessons:

Jeremiah 33:14-16

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Luke 21:25-36

Psalm 25:1-9

We have so much to celebrate- the end of the season after Pentecost, the Feast of St. Andrew's, and Christ the King Sunday. Mtr. Lisa explores the history and meaning of Christ the King in our lives and at St. Andrew's. (Christ the King; 11/21/21).

Lessons:

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14

Psalm 93

Revelation 1:4b-8

John 18:33-37

Our institutions will all pass away, and our churches and worship will continue to change. Mtr. Lisa discusses the Book of Hebrews and why, even through these transitions, community will always be important to being Christian. (Proper 28, Track 2; 11/14/21).

Lessons:

Daniel 12:1-3

Psalm 16

Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25

Mark 13:1-8

Mtr. Lisa discusses the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot, Baptism, and why we celebrate the feast of All Saints. (All Saints' Sunday; 10/31/21).

Lessons:

Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9

Psalm 24

Revelation 21:1-6a

John 11:32-44

We can try to take the Bible at face value, but what happens when we dig in and really explore the context of a reading? Mtr. Lisa adds a little context to this week's reading from the Book of Hebrews. (Proper 25 Track 2; 10/24/21).

Lessons:

Jeremiah 31:7-9

Psalm 126

Hebrews 7:23-28

Mark 10:46-52

Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” You heard him folks, money is bad for you! Or is it? Mtr. Lisa explores the stumbling block Jesus points us toward in this week's gospel. (Proper 23, Track 2; 10/10/21).

Lessons:

Amos 5:6-7,10-15

Psalm 90:12-17

Hebrews 4:12-16

Mark 10:17-31

Marriage and divorce look a lot different today than they did when Jesus walked the Earth, so how does his teaching about divorce apply to us today? Mtr. Lisa explores one of the most uncomfortable gospel lessons in our lectionary. (Proper 22, Track 2; 10/03/21).

Lessons:

Genesis 2:18-24

Psalm 8

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

Mark 10:2-16

James is the only book of wisdom literature we have in the New Testament, and out of the entire book, his lesson on prayer may be the wisest thing James has to offer us. Mtr. Lisa dives into the necessity of prayer and how prayer isn't something we should just do alone. (Proper 21, Track 2, Year B; 9/26/2021).

Lessons:

Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29

Psalm 19:7-14

James 5:13-20

Mark 9:38-50

So much of our culture is obsessed with seeking our own happiness. But what if we're looking in all the wrong places? Mtr. Lisa explores this search for happiness, and how we can truly find joy. (Proper 20, Track 2; 9/19/21).

Lessons:

Wisdom of Solomon 1:16-2:1, 12-22

Psalm 54

James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a

Mark 9:30-37