Pentecost

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Jesus’ parable: Be pesky in your prayers!

The Pesky Widow and the Unjust Judge                   Text: Luke 18:1-8. Read it here. Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem, teaching and healing as he goes. He tells his followers this parable about being persistent in prayer. Pastor Bill Wong preaches. In Jesus’ time, a widow was an especially vulnerable person. She normally would have […]

Jesus calls us to care for each other

The Rich Man and Lazarus Text: Luke 16:19-31. Read it here. We start with some lovely music by our staff organist, Walt Strony. Then, you’ll hear the Old Testament and Gospel readings. Pastor Bill Wong preaches. Jesus reminds his listeners: Care for each other Jesus tells a story about a rich man who eats a […]

Bind us together: Our Holy Manners Covenant

“Bind us together in love!” Text: Luke 16:1-13. Read it here. Even the best of families experience conflict. It is the same for Christians, and for Peace Lutheran Church. The question is, how do we deal with that conflict? Today, we consider Peace’s Holy Manners Covenant, a document we have spent more than a year […]

Feeling Lost? God will find you!

Jesus’ Parables: The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin Text: Luke 15:1-10. Read it here. We all feel lost sometimes. Or, a lot of times! Jesus promises that God will never stop looking for us, no matter where we hide. No matter what we’ve done! God loves us and wants us to be with God […]

Choices: Not always easy

Jesus calls us to make some tough choices Text: Luke 14:25-33. Read it here. God meets us as our Creator, inspiring us for mission and ministry, and guiding us through some tough choices. Pastor Bill Wong preaches. What choices will you make? As Christians, we have to make choices. Jesus warns us, there are times […]