A New Day
Dec 08, 2019
Sermon 12-8-19
Second Sunday in Advent
Text: Isaiah 11:1-10
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
It was Advent a year ago, I think, that I was accused of enjoying reading one particular part of today’s Gospel lesson just a bit too much: “You brood of...
Living into the Vision
Dec 01, 2019
Sermon 12-1-19
First Sunday of Advent
Text: Isaiah 2:1-5
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
I’ve never been on Twitter. I’ve never sent or even read a tweet. I know such messages can have up to 140 characters, and a Twitter name is required, but that...
Preparing for the Delay
Nov 24, 2019
Sermon 11-24-19
Last Sunday after Pentecost/50th Anniversary
Text: Matthew 25:1-13
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
Fifty years! For those of you who were here on November 23, 1969, and there are a few such people, it may not seem that long ago...
Once Upon a Time...We Endure
Nov 17, 2019
Sermon 11-17-19
23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Text: Luke 21:5-19
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
If I begin a story with, “Once upon a time…” it would be an indication that what I’m about to tell you is a Fairy or Folk Tale or a Fable. That’s an...
Stained-Glass Saints…and More
Nov 03, 2019
Sermon 11-3-19
All Saints’ Sunday
Luke 6:20-31
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
Stained-Glass Saints…and More
On this All Saints’ Sunday, it’s logical for us to consider this question – what is a saint? Look around, you’ll see saints – living...
God Knows Us. God Loves Us.
Oct 27, 2019
Sermon 10-27-19
Reformation/Confirmation Sunday
Text: Romans 3:19-28
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
God Knows Us. God Loves Us.
I’ve become quite a thrift shop explorer recently. I do not have time for rummage or estate sales, but there are...
