Encountering the text: This Sunday’s Gospel is a brief prelude to Jesus’s lengthy “Farewell Discourse” that is a unique aspect of John's Gospel. Our… read more

Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33 Preacher to Preacher Prayer Gracious God, speak to our hearts. Holy Spirit, sustain us, renew… read more

COLORPurple SCRIPTURE READINGSJeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33 THEME IDEASWe worship a God of renewal. The prophet Jeremiah proclaims that the… read more

Fifth Sunday in Lent (UPDATED: There are now two Worship Connection options for Lent 5 by Nancy Townley.) COLOR: Purple SCRIPTURE READINGS: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12;… read more

A Forward-Looking Faith Jeremiah 31:31-34 Real faith looks forward. While the people of God are told to remember what he has done for them in the past, no real progress can be… read more