God’s time
8 But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. 9 The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. Clock […]
God has noticed
As part of The Hope Series Prayer, Church Relations representative Ann Jacobs welcomes us into the season of advent with reflections from the Anabaptist Prayer Book (Isaiah 61:10-11; Luke 1:5-7; Philippians 4:4-9). "God has noticed," A lamentation of prayer and praise. This was initially streamed on November 30, 2020.
Living in the long delay — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "Living in the long delay" based on the Revised Common Lectionary for November 29, the first Sunday in advent. Calling on God and doing God’s work strengthens us in the long delay of God’s kingdom. Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark […]
Desiring repentance — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "Desiring Repentance," based on the Revised Common Lectionary for December 6, the second Sunday in Advent. Repentance is turning from sin toward Jesus, which God desires for all and sends us to announce to all. 2 Peter 3:8-15a Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 […]
Come lord Jesus
O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Dying and Thanksgiving
As part of The Hope Series Prayer, Church Relations representative Joe Sawatzky shares about "Dying and Thanksgiving" from 1 Chronicles 16:1-3, 31-34. This was initially streamed on November 23, 2020.
The true good shepherd
11 For thus says the Lord God: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. 12 As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered on a day of clouds […]
As sheep sent to sheep—Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "As sheep sent to sheep" based on the Revised Common Lectionary for November 22, 2020. Christ our Shepherd sends us as sheep to other sheep, to give and to receive the hospitality of the kingdom. Ephesians 1:15-23 Psalm 100 Ezekiel 34:11-24 Matthew 25:31-46 […]
The parable of the yeast
As part of The Hope Series Prayer, Church Relations representative Karla Minter shares stories of bread, yeast, and good news based on the parable of the yeast (Matthew 13:33). This was initially streamed on November 16, 2020.
Couting our days
So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. Photo by David Fast. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Grace through faith—Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "Grace through faith" based on the Revised Common Lectionary for November 15, 2020. While we wait for the Lord, we act according to the grace that is given us. Psalm 123 Judges 4:1-7 Matthew 25:14-30 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Thank you for watching! This […]
We will serve the Lord
14 "Now therefore revere the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness; put away the gods that your ancestors served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. 15 Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River […]