Even on the Gentiles
The Sixth Sunday of EasterActs 10:44–48 We’re continuing our Eastertide journey through the book of Acts. We haven’t read it yet this season, but one of the first things that … [Read more…]
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How Can I Understand?
The Fifth Sunday of EasterActs 8:26–40 All through the seven weeks of the Easter Season we are focusing on the fifth book of the New Testament, the Acts of the … [Read more…]
May Messenger
WORSHIPIN MAY In May we will finish up our 7-week sojourn through the Book of Acts, exploring the story of the early church, and its response to Jesus’s resurrection. Though … [Read more…]
The Name of Jesus
The Fourth Sunday of EasterActs 4:1-20 We are in the third week of our Eastertide journey through the Book of Acts, which is the sequel to the Gospel of Luke. … [Read more…]
Everything in Common
The Second Sunday of EasterActs 4:32–35 After journeying through the reflective and penitential season of Lent, after celebrating the joy of resurrection on Easter Morning, we are now in the … [Read more…]
April Messenger
WORSHIP IN APRIL Throughout April, we are celebrating the season of Easter. Also known as the Great Fifty Days, or the Week of Weeks, it begins on the Feast of Easter … [Read more…]
Sunday Announcements
Lenten Bible Study continues into Easter. We’re watching The Chosen and joining for conversation, food, and fellowship. Sunday, April 7, 4-6 pm at Hillsboro UMC. Sunday, April 14, 4-6 pm at Forest Grove UMC … [Read more…]
Who Will Roll Away the Stone?
Easter SundayMark 16:1–8 “Overcome with terror and dread, they fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.” They were expecting to find a corpse. And … [Read more…]
All of Them Said the Same
Maundy ThursdayMark 14:12–31 It is Holy Week, and this year we hear Mark’s version of events. On Sunday, Jesus comes triumphantly into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, with people waiving … [Read more…]
The Coming Kingdom
Palm-Passion SundayMark 11:1–11 It’s all a misunderstanding. Back in chapter 8 of Mark, Jesus had talked with his disciples about who he is and what he is meant to do. … [Read more…]
Truth in the Most Hidden Places
The Fifth Sunday in LentPsalm 51:1–12 I’m doing something this morning that I don’t usually do; I’m preaching from the Psalm. Generally speaking, all things being equal, my favorite kind … [Read more…]
The Serpent in the Wilderness
The Fourth Sunday in LentNumbers 21:4-9; John 3:14-21 We just heard, from the Gospel of John, probably the most well-known passage in the New Testament. “For God so loved the … [Read more…]
March Messenger
WORSHIP IN MARCH This March moves us through Lent and culminates in East- er. In Lent, we remember Jesus’s forty days in the wilderness, we travel with him on his way … [Read more…]
Overturned Tables
The Third Sunday in Lent John 2:13–22Mark 11:25–29 The story from John’s gospel today is one of the few stories that is contained in all four gospels. However, John’s version … [Read more…]
Announcments
– Lenten Bible Study: The Chosen February 18th – March 24th 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday Feb 25, 4 -6 pm at Forest Grove UMC Sunday, March 3, 4 -6 at Hillsboro UMC … [Read more…]
The Way of the Cross
The Second Sunday in LentMark 8:31–38 Last week you heard a story from the Gospel of Mark about Jesus and his identity. The gospel lesson this morning comes right after … [Read more…]
Everyone Is Searching for You
Mark 1:29-39The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Poor Jesus, he just can’t seem to get a break. He sneaks out of the house early in the morning and heads out … [Read more…]
Idol Meat
The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany1 Corinthians 8:1-13 It’s a very strange text we have from 1 Corinthians this morning. It seems very foreign, doesn’t it? Meat sacrificed to idols. … [Read more…]