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January 15, 2023

Second Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling

John 1:29-42 In 2011, Minnesota astronomer Parke Kunkle innocently stated in an interview that the Earth’s wobbly orbit means it’s

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January 8, 2023

Baptism of Jesus, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling

Matthew 3:13-17 The sequel to Avatar came out in December, called “The Way of Water.”  I have a feeling if

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January 1, 2023

Name of Jesus, Pastor Javen Swanson

Today’s scripture readings: Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:15-21 There are a handful of numbers that occur repeatedly

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December 26, 2022

Christmas Day, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer

Texts:  Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-4, John 1:1–14 Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen. I

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December 24, 2022

Christmas Eve, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling

Luke 2:1-20 A few weeks ago, the Gloria Dei staff went caroling to some of our homebound members, and then

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December 18, 2022

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling

Matthew 2:18-25 One of our guilty pleasures in these darker December days has been watching the Netflix series with Meghan

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December 11, 2022

Third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Javen Swanson

Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 Michael Gerson was a gifted writer, a presidential speechwriter

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November 27, 2022

First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer

Texts:  Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122, Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you.

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