Examining the Ten Commandments You may feel you are familiar with the Ten Commandments, but are you aware there are two different versions in the Bible? Did you know the prophet Ezekiel in one of his prophecies seems to contradict part of one of the commandments? Did you know when listing the Ten Commandments both…
Readings: Deuteronomy 10:17-21; Psalm 145; Hebrews 11:8-16; Matthew 5:43-48 We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for…
Readings: Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:1-14,16-17,20-21; John 17:20-26 St. Paul and Silas, who were living at Lydia’s place, had been out and about, and it seems were returning to her place, the place of prayer. They encountered a slave girl who was a money maker for her owners, telling fortunes for paying customers. It…
Readings: Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14: 23-29 In our reading this morning from the Acts of the Apostles we learn of St. Paul and his companion, Silas, leaving the familiar ground, being invited, through a vision, into Greece, onto the European continent. This is a first step out of their comfort…
Exploring Our Lord’s Parables “All this Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable.” Matthew 13 May 25 Session One Luke 8: 4 -15 The Parable of the Sower June 1 Session Two Luke 10: 29-37 The Parable of the Good Samaritan June 8 Session…
Readings: Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30 The crowd said [Jesus], “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly. [Jesus responded,] The works that I do in my Father’s name testify to me.” Watch what I do! On this Mother’s Day 2022 we find ourselves…
The Book of Judges contains a diverse collection of stories set in the 13th and 12th centuries BCE. In this period, the twelve tribes of Israel formed a very loose confederation. These tribes, along with various Canaanite tribes occupied the inland hill-country of what is Modern Israel. People known as “Philistines” dominated the coastal…
Readings: Acts 10: 34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; I Corinthians 15: 19-26; Luke 24: 1-12 Jesus, dining with the disciples for the last time before the Resurrection, noted that one would betray him, one of the twelve seated close by. And Jesus let it be. Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane when the temple police arrived…
Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8 Our grandson, Noah, will be entering the 9th grade this fall and has just selected his courses. For electives, he has chosen Consumer Finance and Business Networking. Interesting choices. I said to him that I hope they were courses he would enjoy. He thought that they…
The Executive Committee and the Vestry have reviewed the following response to the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania guidelines for our gathering for Sunday morning worship. A Revised Plan All enter by the Market Street parish hall entrance (which is accessible by all). Immediately inside the door will be a greeter who will record the individual’s…