April 19, 2020
Second Sunday of Easter, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 The sickest I have ever been was three Easters ago. I had just
April 12, 2020
Easter Day, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 28:1-10 There are four writers in the Bible who tell the story of Easter morning. None of them are
April 9, 2020
Maundy Thursday, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 I worked as a camp counselor each summer during my college years
March 29, 2020
Fifth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen It’s been about 3 weeks since we’ve been
March 22, 2020
Fourth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Psalm 23; John 9:1-41 Every morning this week, since our gym has been closed, Oby and I
March 8, 2020
Second Sunday of Lent, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen So, how are your New Year’s resolutions doing?
March 1, 2020
First Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 4:1-11 The story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness has a game show quality to it. It’s so neatly
February 26, 2020
Ash Wednesday, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 The comedian Anthony Jeselnik does a stand-up bit where he takes people
February 23, 2020
Transfiguration, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen One day last fall, my husband texted me
February 9, 2020
5th Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 5:13-20 A beautiful thing happened here at Gloria Dei a couple Christmas Eves ago. It