SCRIPTURE: John 12:1-8, Expanded Bible This translation includes internal notes that are printed inside brackets in italics. 12 Six days before the Passover Feast, Jesus went to Bethany, where Lazarus lived. (Lazarus is the man Jesus raised from the dead.) 2 There they had a dinner for Jesus. Martha served the food, and Lazarus was…
SCRIPTURE: Luke 15:11-32, Easy-to-Read Version 11 Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger son said to his father, ‘Give me now the part of your property that I am supposed to receive someday.’ So the father divided his wealth between his two sons. 13 “A few days later…
SCRIPTURE: Shining Light Tells the Good Story (Luke) 12:54-56, 13:1-9, First Nations Version 54 Creator Sets Free (Jesus) then said to the crowd, “When a cloud rises in the west, you say, ‘It will rain soon,’ and so it does. 55 The wind blows from the south and you say, ‘It will be a hot…
SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:51 and 13:31-35, Complete Jewish Bible 9:51 As the time approached for him to be taken up into heaven, Jesus made his decision – to set out for Yerushalayim. In various translations Jesus started off strong with resolve intently turned toward decided resolved made up his mind steadfastly/stedfastly set his face toward settled…
💙💛 SCRIPTURE: Luke 4:1-13, Complete Jewish Bible 4 Then Yeshua, filled with the Ruach HaKodesh, [the Holy Spirit,] returned from the Yarden [the banks of the Jordan River] and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for forty days of testing by the Adversary. During that time he ate nothing, and afterwards he…
Ann is the Care Services Coordinator for the ALS Association, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota chapter, a position she has held since 2008. Her seminary degree is from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities; she also holds degrees in Palliative Care from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and in International Studies from Earlham College.…
Speaking, Rev. Emily Meyer, Executive Director of the Ministry Lab; Painting, Kinzie Weinhandl, age 14 The Ministry Lab cultivates vibrant church leaders and congregations by pooling wisdom and resources of the Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church, Minnesota Conference United Church of Christ, Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area, The Synod of Lakes and Prairies…
Rev. Choi has recently been approved for commissioning as an elder by the Board of Ordained Ministry of the UMC. It has been wonderful to have your voice among us for a time, Rev. Blessings on your continued calling! SCRIPTURE: Romans 4:13-25, Mark 8:31-38, NRSV Romans 4:13-2513 The promise that he would inherit the world…
Sunday is the first Sunday of Lent, a season of lengthening light and preparation. We begin by reflecting on the baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan. Indeed, this is a season of “repentance” or “returning” to center. What will we lay down and leave behind? What transformation lies ahead, just out of sight? Let’s be mindful, and consider these things in our hearts, minds and bodies. We are bundled into our homes in these dangerously cold weeks, still, the Base Camp of our church community is warm. Let’s gather and keep the gift of Sabbath. We’ll sing and pray; reflect, refuel, and refresh our sense of reverence.
