April Scriptures
Third
Sunday of Easter,
Communion Service,
April 6, 2008
Guest
Speaker, John Fugitt
Scriptures:
Luke
24:13-35
Theme:
Emmaus. Jesus
reminds these dispirited followers of all they have seen and heard, its
grounding in Scripture, and how they can take the next steps to live this
way now. But
they “get it” only when he breaks the bread.
Fourth
Sunday of Easter, April
13, 2008
Scriptures:
Acts 2:42-47, John
10:1-10
Theme:
The signs of a Christian community, alive in the Spirit -- abiding
in the teaching and fellowship of the apostles, sharing all they have,
diligent about the breaking of bread and prayers.
The Christian community calls others to safe pasture, protects them
from harm, and offers life abundant through the Christ who calls us
disciples and friends.
Sermon:
“Like the Good Shepherd…”
Fifth
Sunday of Easter,
Earth Day Celebration,
April 20, 2008
Scriptures:
1 Peter 2:2-10,
John 14:1-14
Theme:
Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
If we see the Christ, we have seen God.
If we follow in the way, we do Jesus’ works and so participate in
the works with God as co-creators in the restoration of creation.
Sermon:
“Living Stones”
(A play on Peter’s name) -- The baptized are living stones with
Christ as our cornerstone.
Sixth
Sunday of Easter, April
27, 2008
Scriptures:
John 14:15-21
Theme:
Paul’s classic sermon on Mars Hill (also known as the Areopagus)
raises important issues for our faith communities.
First, how do we respond to the presence of alternative faiths?
Second, are we well acquainted with the Object of our worship?
Sermon:
“Grounded in the Christian Faith”
updated: 4-2-08
