Epiphany

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When darkness abounds, we seek the light!

Jan. 5, 2020 – Second Sunday in Christmas Text: John 1:1-18. Read it here. The Work of Christmas starts now! I wasn’t looking forward to taking a trip to Minneapolis, Minn., in December. But the visit offered a surprise: Sunshine and the energy one feels on a sunny day. We are people who need light […]

Rule of Behavior: Love the Unlovable

Love my enemies? God says ‘yes!’ Listen to Pastor Wong’s sermon here: Text: Luke 6:27-36.  Season of Epiphany. Jesus gives hard advice today: If you really trust God and want to be a follower, love your enemies! Be generous toward the unlovable. God gives us the strength to do it! You’ll find your life is […]

Jesus was on a mission. So are we!

Jesus’ mission: Call all people to a new life! Early in his ministry, Jesus shocks the folks of his home town by declaring his mission. Quoting from the prophet Isaiah, Jesus tells the people in the local synagogue, “The spirit of the Lord is upon me… He has appointed me to bring good news to […]

Gods gives us grace abundantly. Live it!

The Wedding at Cana: A Story of Abundant Grace 2nd Sunday After Epiphany Sermon Text: John 2:1-11 Grace is ours! In today’s Gospel story, Jesus performs his first public miracle: changing water into wine. It sets the tone for the rest of his ministry. Jesus comes to declare God’s abundant love and grace for all […]

“Gabriel & the Gang of Angels”

Children’s Christmas-Epiphany message: Based on the appearances of heavenly beings in the Christmas stories of Matthew and Luke. Youth Present an Angelic Christmas Message PEACE Lutheran Church’s program for young disciples, Youth @ PEACE Sunday School, presents the Christmas program on Epiphany Sunday. “Gabriel and the Gang of Angels” presents God’s plan for salvation from […]