Author name: Mark Diller Harder

‘The Way of the Cross’ Scripture Collage – The Way of the Cross 1 – Jesus’ ministry was a sharing of good news for all people. He proclaimed the coming of God’s kingdom in which the blind see, the lame walk, the sick are healed, the possessed are released and hospitality is shared.

‘Teaching’ Scripture Collage – Teaching 1 – Jesus came as a healer and miracle-worker, but he also came as a remarkable teacher. 2 – They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority

Disciples Scripture Collage from the Gospel of Mark 1 – Jesus began his ministry by inviting some companions to join him. 2 – As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea – for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to

Isaiah 11:1-11; Matthew 3:1-12 In our household, it feels like we do home renovations, repairs and restoration projects almost by accident. At least, they do not happen with lots of advance notice or long term planning. That is mostly my fault. We have an older house, which means there is always a long list

Isaiah 2:1-4, Matthew 5:38-48; Romans 12:9-21 Did you notice anything about the hymn we just sang? Voices Together 797 – We Are People of God’s Peace. For those who have been around awhile in the Mennonite Church, this is a very familiar hymn. It first appeared for Sunday morning worship in the 1992 Hymnal: A

2 Samuel 12:1-7 Shalom Sharing – Sitting with the Truth MCC Exhibit Before I get into my sermon proper this morning, I will do the Shalom Sharing for this morning, although it is very related and becomes a kind of introduction already to the themes of the sermon. You will have noticed when