Pastor Jeffrey explores the ancient story of Jacob and his vision of a ladder connecting our world to the next. He urges us to be open to metaphorical “Ladders” in our everyday life, opening us up to new, larger possibilities. The service includes a special Bach solo by our own Analisa Adams.
Pastor Jeffrey unpacks one of the most important parables from Jesus’ earthly ministry, The Parable of the Sower, which is told in Matthew, Mark and Luke. Why is it so important? Because it goes to the heart of how faith changes the world for the better.
“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Emma Lazarus, 1903
For Pentecost Sunday, watch our first complete video “Virtual Service,” including music, readings, prayers and Pastor Jeffrey’s sermon. (Click the PDF button above if you would like to read the text of the sermon.)
Scripture: Acts 1:6-14 As we begin today on this Ascension Sunday, let us remember our veterans, many of whom have themselves ascended to the love and fullness that is God. And let us give thanks for their great service and sacrifice on our behalf and on behalf of this great nation. *** Today is Ascension…
Moses said, “Show me your glory, I pray.” “But,” God said, “you cannot see my face; for no one shall see me and live.” And the Lord continued, “See, there is a place by me where you shall stand on the rock; and while my glory passes by I will put you in a cleft…