Luke 2:22-38
In the story of Simeon and Anna, the first shadows of the cross begin to fall upon the infant Jesus. Mary hears of the “sword” that will pierce her heart, even as she also hears of the first promise of resurrection.
Sermon Schedule for January
sunday, January 5
sunday of the epiphany
Light of the Gentiles
sunday, january 12
when religion goes wrong
Matthew 15:1-20
Religion is inescapable for the Christian. Yes, being a Christian is a “relationship,” but it is also a “religion.” But what happens when religious traditions go bad?
sunday, january 19
great is your faith!
Matthew 15:21-28
Jesus leads his disciples into Gentile territory and there encounters a “Canaanite” woman, whose faith is greater than any other person Jesus has yet to encounter.