We will have a single, combined service for Easter this year. The service will begin with special music starting at 9:30 AM, with worship beginning at 10:00 AM.
Easter Brunch and an Easter Egg Hunt will follow immediately after the service in the Fellowship Hall.
Just a reminder that there will be a special Congregational meeting between services today to vote on our pastoral candidate. The meeting will start about 9:45 AM.
Here is the Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service.
In today’s Gospel lesson (Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32) we hear the story of the Prodigal Son. I don’t know about you, but I think I can relate to the elder son. He followed the rules. He worked hard and was obedient.
But forgiveness is hard work, too. Like the Pharisees, we want to grumble and say, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
How dare he! How dare he welcome sinners…like me! How dare he share a meal with me!
In today’s second readings, Paul reminds the Romans, and us, that “For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him.” (Rom 10:12). God sees us each as individuals. Each unique. Each loved. Each equal.
