Encountering the text: Only Matthew gives us the parable of the laborers in the vineyard (which I think is better entitled—Jesus never gives his parables titles, those were… read more

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Color: GreenScripture Readings: Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Call to Worship #1 L: Open… read more

for Sept. 21, 2014 Lectionary: Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 35-37; Phillippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16.     CALLS TO WORSHIP Call to Worship… read more

Don't Pass over the Wilderness Exodus 16:2-15 From the outset, I think we should take note that nearly all wilderness journeys are experiences of purification. We might not know … read more

All today's texts are based on God's generous and loving care of us. Exodus tells of God feeding the wilderness travelers with manna and quail. Psalm 105 praises God for that and… read more