World Mission Sunday 2020Rev. Doug FloydIsaiah 49:1–7, Psalm 67, Acts 1:1–8, Matthew 9:35–38 “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” – Matthew 9:37-38 When I hear today’s Gospel reading, my mind often drifts back to my youth…
Epiphany 3 2020Rev. Doug FloydAmos 3:1–11, Psalm 139, I Corinthians 1:10-17, Matthew 4:12-22 The people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned. (Mt 4:16) Think for a moment of your favorite place to watch a sunrise: maybe…
Pentecost 9+Rev. Doug FloydGenesis 15:1-6, Psalm 33, Colossians 4:2-6, Luke 12:32-40 Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and…
5th Sunday after Pentecost July 14 2019 Rev. Isaac BradshawLuke 10:25-37 A way back a while ago, when I was growing up, our Pastor had, as my grandmother put it, a “tongue too big for his mouth.” Now what she meant by that is that he got a little tongue tied. Well, not a little. A lot.…
Pentecost +4 2019Rev. Doug FloydIsaiah 66:10–16, Psalm 66, Galatians 6:1-18, Luke 10:1-10 The Mission tells the story of an 18th century Jesuit mission to the Guaraní peoples in Northeastern Argentina. This historical film explores grace and redemption even as it recounts destruction and loss. As I read our texts this week, I kept thinking of The…