Words that Help and Heal or Hurt and Destroy?
Sep 15, 2024
17th Sunday of Pentecost
Text: James 3:1-12
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
It is a bit inconsistent, I’ll admit, that just a few weeks into the school year, as part of our focus is on honoring and blessing educators (and students), the...
Heart Health
Sep 01, 2024
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Text: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
Today’s Gospel is about issues of the heart. Did you ever notice that when people are having issues with their hearts, especially if it involves...
Turning Points
Aug 25, 2024
The Rev. Dr. Sandy Selby –
Proper 16 (B) - August 25, 2024
John 6:56-69
There are many ways by which you and I can examine our lives and take stock of where we have been, where we are today, and where we might be in the future. One way...
Fed by the Bread of Life
Aug 11, 2024
12th Sunday after Pentecost
Text: John 6:35, 41-51
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
It’s bread month! You may not be as aware of that as I am. For five weeks the focus of the Gospel reading, at least on the surface, is on bread. This happens...
Words of Welcome and Opening Prayer
Aug 04, 2024
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
I am so glad to welcome all of you on this day of music, food and fun here at Faith Lutheran Church! This is the second of six planned collaborative activities for Faith and Holy Trinity Lutheran Churches as we...
The Touch of Compassion
Jul 21, 2024
9th Sunday after Pentecost
Text: Mark 6:30-34 and 53-56
Pastor Jean M. Hansen
Our text today is two stories describing Jesus interacting with the crowds that sought him; it’s important to note that they take place at different times...
