Mark’s gospel makes clear how great is the press of the crowd, with its countless needs to be met, on Jesus and his disciples. Yet in today’s gospel Jesus advises his disciples to get away and rest, to take care of themselves. Sometimes we think that when others are in great need... Read More →
This morning Pastor Haug continues his summer sermon series on the Apostle Paul in Greece. Two Sundays ago we read the story of Paul and Silas fleeing the violent crowds in Thessalonica who were jealous and angry at his success in proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. By... Read More →
This morning Pastor Haug continues his summer sermon series. Last week we read the story of the Apostle Paul’s stay in the Greek city of Thessalonica with its large Jewish community. Paul taught in the synagogue on three sabbaths. Some members of the Jewish community were... Read More →
Palm Sunday traditionally marks the beginning of Holy Week. According to scripture green branches were cut from the trees and placed on the road as Jesus entered into the city. In Jewish tradition, palms had often been associated with victory. The crowds shouted, “Hosanna” which... Read More →
The season of Lent is considered a “moveable period” in the church year. It is a preparatory season for the festival of Easter, and since Easter is determined by the lunar calendar and not a calendar date, the entire Lent and Easter season shifts from one year to another. This... Read More →
The season of Lent is considered a “moveable period” in the church year. It is a preparatory season for the festival of Easter, and since Easter is determined by the lunar calendar and not a calendar date, the entire Lent and Easter season shifts from one year to another. This... Read More →
February 2nd has many names. In popular culture, we refer to it as Ground Hog’s Day. In the church, it has been known as Candlemas, the Festival of the Purification of Mary, and as the Presentation of Our Lord. According to St. Luke’s gospel, the infant Jesus was carried by Mary... Read More →
It has become a tradition at Lake of the Isles to celebrate Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine as the Wedding at Cana Sunday. In the Syriac Christian Church of the Middle East, the Sunday before the beginning of Lent is marked as Cana Sunday. It is a day to celebrate... Read More →