When St. John was finishing his gospel, followers of Jesus were being expelled from their local synagogues – centers of faith, and community. So it is not surprising that the original conclusion of the gospel emphasizes the community of faith we now call the church. That early community, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, knew…
Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ is Risen. The Lord is Risen indeed. Alleluia! Alleluia! The 20th chapter of the gospel according to St. John is awesome. The stone is rolled away from the entrance and the tomb is empty, but orderly with the linens used for the burial neatly arranged, and angels are there to converse with…
Six Parables of Jesus “Jesus told the crowds all these things in parables; without a parable he told them nothing. This was to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet: “I will open my mouth to speak in parables; I will proclaim what has been hidden from the foundation of the world.” …
Just as Jesus invited those gathered at the tomb of Lazarus to assist with his moving from the dark tomb of death into life in the light, so we are invited by Jesus to roll-away the large stones and bindings that inhibit people of our own day from living the life God created them to…
We had another great Saturday of cooking Chili for the annual Selinsgrove Area Pool fundraiser on March 25th. Only one small problem left many of us without our taste of the fruits of labor! The recipe said it would make over 100 quarts and turned out it only made about 64 quarts! A…
Out of Love, Jesus offered living water to the Samaritan women of the well. Out of Love, Jesus put mud on a man’s eyes who had been blind since birth & told him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. His eyes were opened. Out of Love, the old Testament prophet Samuel anointed young David…
You are cordially invited to our ‘Second Sunday at Six’ program: Date: April 9, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm Place: All Saints Episcopal Church 129 North Market Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Services will conclude with communion Musical Selections will include: William Grant Still: Tamborito from…
Abram was 75 years young when God challenged him to leave behind country, extended family, and his inheritance for the Promise of God. God promised a new land, a new nation, and God’s blessing. Abram said “yes”, guided by God Abram went on a journey of trust. So, to, we are invited by God on…
You are cordially invited to our ‘Second Sunday at Six’ program: Date: March 12, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm Place: All Saints Episcopal Church 129 North Market Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Services will conclude with communion Musical Selections will include: 1. Thirty Inch Coal 2. Amazing…
Immobilized by fear, the inner circle of the disciples; Peter, Jonas, & John, were on the ground as they heard the voice of God from out of the cloud. The voice proclaimed – “This is my Son, my Beloved. Listen to him.” Jesus approached the three and gently touched each man. Their fear subsided them…