First Mennonite Church December 19, 2021 A Savior, Messiah and Lord Has Been Born Text: Luke 2:1-20 Today, although not Christmas Eve or Day, it is our Christmas Sunday. Therefore, it is most appropriate for us to hear the story of the birth of Jesus. Also, as much as we can, it is important to … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church December 12, 2021 A Friendly Church or A Church of Friends 1Samuel 18:1-9; John 15:9-17 Let us put this passage in its context. The army of King Saul had been suffering harassment from the champion warrior Goliath of the Philistine army. David heard the contemptuous words of Goliath when Jesse, his father, … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church December 5, 2021 The Rise of the House of David Text: 1Samuel 16:1-13 In order to read afresh this passage because the story is so familiar to us, I want to invite you to take notice of the literary beauty this story is crafted. The story is a brief narrative drama, in … [Read more…]