“Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil.” Matthew 4:1 Jesus was tested in the wilderness by Satan after 40 days of fasting and praying. We are all tested by Satan in many ways at many times. When we are being tested, it can feel like we…
As we look back at the baptism of Christ we explore the history of baptism. We also consider what baptism means for us today. During this service, Pastor Lois will lead us in a meaningful time of remembering our own baptism.
God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow Hebrews 13:8 – This “OLD” scripture is just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. See Isaiah 12.
On World Communion Sunday, in her teaching about the liturgy of Holy Communion and Christianity around the world, Rev. Lois Hedden emphasizes the Spirit of God is everywhere always. The Spirit of God empowers us and does not make us timid. God’s power fills us with the power of love and self-discipline. It is through…
Rev. Lois Hedden shares this story of the people of Israel, so simple and yet complex. It is the basis for a parable of Jesus; a simple story but complex. This is also the story for our lives; very simple and yet complex. May we take the complex and make it simple. Love and worship…
Rev. Lois Hedden reminds us people get worried or concerned about all kinds of things. There is really only one thing we need to be concerned about . . . our relationship with God through Jesus and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Rev. Lois Hedden shares an interesting explanation of the Trinity of God which we must accept by faith. She also explains how the Church year flows through the calendar along with the colors of the Church seasons. Sprinkled throughout this presentation is emphasis on the importance of the Holy Spirit in helping us understand scripture.
The disciples did not recognize Jesus after His resurrection. When Jesus came to him on the road to Damascus, Paul asked, “Who are you?” Do we recognize Him in our lives today?
Rev. Lois Hedden shares from Luke 4:14-21 and reminds us when Jesus stated, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing” He was looking back to his anointing by the Holy Spirit when he rose up out of the baptism water. Jesus spoke in parables to help people recognize the truth around them. The…
Rev. Lois Hedden shares how God’s hand is woven into the life of Queen Esther and a little on the history of Purim. She also shares some advantages and disadvantages of life during the life of King Ahasuerus.