Shepherding was a source of life & wealth in Jesus time. So when Jesus uses this as a teaching illustration the folks understand it. The care and concern for all the animals is important because the sheep provide a means of life. I am the Good Shepherd. Jesus cares for all …
Last week, we declared that Jesus is Alive – and that he comes again and again to us. This week, Jesus appears to the disciples in Jerusalem – and they are disbelieving and terrified and startled and wondering – could it be that Jesus really is alive? Peace be with …
For the next six weeks of Worship, we will focus on what how the texts describe Jesus. Who is Jesus and how do we describe him as we share the Good News? This week, Jesus is…ALIVE! The disciples are still locked in the upper room in Jerusalem – trying to …
Before we get to unfurl the Alleluias!, we pause to honor and remember the cost. A final dinner and admonition to love each other – to be servants in love. Trials and torture as a political criminal – because God’s kingdom threatens the status quo of oppression and rules. A …
Hosanna! Blessed is Jesus who comes in God’s Name! We stand at the gates of our Jerusalem and wave our branches high. We get caught up in the excitement of the parade. Jesus sits astride a donkey, a beast of burden bearing a most precious gift. Praise God for the …
Israelites grumbling – mostly because they are afraid and are still learning how to be a free community and people of an Almighty God. They have lost faith even though God has not – and in that they learn a lesson. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he reminds this …
Last Sunday, we were given news of thanks through Curtis Terry for the gift of the toiletry bag that our Sunday School students put together at the end of January. It’s not often that we hear good news like this or are able to see an outreach project full circle. …
God heard the cries of God’s children in Egypt and with Moses’ help. freed them. But this group of people had been so used to living under an oppressive government that they weren’t good at living with each other. God called Moses to Mt. Sinai and gave the community a …
January Financial Report Attached you will find the latest numbers of the financial status of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran. We provide this so that you are informed as to how much you as a congregation give in response to God’s graciousness as well as how the leaders of the church …
Imagine – you’ve followed God from your homeland and everything that you recognize. And yet – none of that really matters because you have not had a child with your wife. And now, you’re 99. Then – the most amazing and perplexing announcement happens – I – El-Shaddai – will …