Haggai 1:15b-2:9 The future glory of the temple. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica The scriptures remind us that we are broken but hopeful believers. The prophet Haggai reminds the people of faith that God will give us the courage to hold onto tradition while seeing the present
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2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Thessalonians/ Faith and Example Luke 19:1-10 Jesus and Zacchaeus As we listen and explore the story of Zaccheaus (a tax-collector of small stature) we see Jesus’ mission, of seeking out the lost, in action. How many of us are presently holding God’s call at arms-length? How
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Part of being a disciple is to be in relationship with and add our light to the world. If we follow Jesus and love and we will the mystery of what we were meant to do and be. We are called to invest and make a covenanted commitment to living
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Exodus 15: 11-13 and 16: 13-26 God Guides and Provides Luke 18:1-8 Persist! Part of being a disciple is following up our “Yes” to God with investment. This means risking to share our talents in the midst of nerves. This means risking cooperation with those different from us. This means
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Psalm 66:1-12 Make a Joyful Noise Exodus 4: 1-16 Moses tries to say no. Luke 17: 11-19 The Foreigner Says Yes! Part of being a disciple is accepting and acknowledging that we all have a part to play and that God has given each of different gifts to be shared
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Exodus 3: 1-15 Moses at the Burning Bush. Luke 17:5-10 Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers. Part of being a disciple is not letting our fear of inadequacy or lack of ability stop us from participating and investing in what we believe. God calls each of us, even though we often feel
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1 Timothy 6:6-19 True Riches Luke 16: 19-31 The rich man and Lazarus We are called together by Christ to be disciples. Being disciples of Jesus means that we are called to make visible the invisible suffering in the world. Paul claims that wealth and power are unreliable objects of
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1 Timothy 1:12-17 Gratitude for Mercy Luke 15: 1-10 Parable of the lost sheep and coin. We are called together by Christ to be disciples. Hear the Good News – that which is lost has been found. Even when we find ourselves in the darkest of spaces lost and alone,
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Philemon (all) Appealing to you on the basis of Love Psalm 139 Search me and know me We are called together by Christ to be disciples. We walk in the Spirit of Christ which calls us to regular practices of prayer and peace-making. Come to God’s community and help us
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Scriptures: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Let Mutual Love Continue Luke 14: 1, 7-14 The Wedding Banquet We are called together by Christ to be disciples. We walk in the Spirit of Christ which calls us to regular practices of prayer and Communion. Come to God’s open table where we will pray
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