Category Archives: Weekly Bulletin Announcements

Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” When he heard this, he … Continue reading →

Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. (James 5:13) We are so good at the first half of James’ advice. When we are suffering or experiencing any trouble, we almost … Continue reading →

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. (James 4:8a) Sometimes we feel that God has deserted us. We feel loneliness and isolation, wondering where God has gone. It is not, however, God who has distanced himself … Continue reading →

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For all of us make many mistakes. (James 3:1-2a) This passage from scripture is one that … Continue reading →

You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness. (James 1:19-20) Frequently we get things backwards. We are often quick to slow to … Continue reading →

“Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the … Continue reading →

Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to … Continue reading →

Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and anyone who comes to me I will never drive away (John 6:37) It is comforting to know that we belong to Christ and that he will never turn us … Continue reading →

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35) This is one of the more challenging statements Jesus makes in … Continue reading →

Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, “Gather up the fragments … Continue reading →