Ephesians 2:12-22 Introduction When I was in elementary school, at St Jacobs Public School, one of the extra-curricular activities that I enjoyed most was being part of the school’s concert choir. It was voluntary for students in grade 5-8. We met at lunch time to practice. And most of the time we sang
Letters to the Churches: Breaking Down Walls Read More »
Luke 13:31-35; Luke 19:28-44 Introduction Show slide (Teardrop chapel) On the slope of the Mount of Olives, just outside Jerusalem, there is a chapel called Dominus Flevit, which means, “the Lord wept.” The chapel is constructed in the shape of a teardrop. It commemorates the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem as told in
Sermon: Jesus Calls at the Crossroads: Peace Read More »
“NOT FOR CIRCULATION WITHOUT PERMISSION” Sermon at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, March 30, 2025 Guest Speaker: Marcus Shantz, President, Conrad Grebel University College Luke 19:1-10 Thanks for having me today. I grew up at this church – from when I was five years old to about fourteen, and I have many good memories
“To seek out and save the lost.” Read More »
Sermon: The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Introduction At our bible study Wednesday evening on this text, we took a quick reading of our gut reactions to this story. We used a metric, kind of like a speedometer–one side has negative reactions, the other side is positive, and then in the middle
Lent 1 Christ Calls at the Crossroads: Justice Read More »
Luke 4:14-21; 6:46-48; 1 Corinthians 3:11 Introduction Mennonites can be particular about the farmer’s pork sausage they prefer. In this area, there are a lot of varieties to choose from. Detweiler’s, Snyder’s, Gerber’s, Stone Crock, Stemmler’s, Earlidale, F & M in Wallenstein, and of course many of us remember with fond nostalgia the
Anabaptism at 500: Renewal Through Story Read More »
Luke 1:26-56 Young Mary (blue scarf) Be merciful to me, O God, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge until the destroying storms pass by (Psalm 57:1) It is these words from the prayers and songs of my people that keep coming back
Together on the Journey: Mary (monologue) Read More »
