Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Called and Sent

May 27, 2018
Holy Trinity Sunday
God is on a mission to save the world.  And you have a part to play.  Based on Isaiah 6.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Confirmation 2018

May 20, 2018
Pentecost (with Confirmation of Youth)

Pastor Rob reflects on the two things he hopes the confirmation youth will take with them as they are confirmed.  For those unfamiliar with confirmation -- it is a time when youth who were baptized as a child are given the chance to "confirm" their baptism, to say "yes" to the promises of God and seeking to live as a disciple.  A reflection based on Acts 2.

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Witnessing in a changed world

May 13, 2018
Ascension 

Strange as it may sound, the youth in our congregation often find themselves a religious minority here in Lancaster County.  No longer being able to assume that my neighbor is Christian is a huge shift for our community and our congregation.  This changes everything about how we do ministry.  A reflection based on Luke 24:34-53 and Acts 1.

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

A good man...

May 6, 2018
6th Sunday of Easter 

Cornelius is a Bible person you've probably never heard of, but probably would like to have as a neighbor.  Pastor Rob reflects on our call as a church to reach out to people like Cornelius.  A reflection based on John 15:1-8 and Acts 10.

Pruning

April 29, 2018
5th Sunday of Easter 

Jesus tells us today that God "prunes" us of branches that do not bear fruit.  What might this look like?  Why would God do such a thing?  It all goes back to our Easter theme:  Love!  A reflection based on John 15:1-8 and Acts 8:26-40.