Sermons

Luke 17:11-19 – In the bleakest of times, mercy abounds. When we can’t see our way ahead, grace appears. We respond in gratitude. And gratitude wakes us up to God’s saving wholeness, which is being held out for us always. “Gratitude Wake Up” by Pastor Carmen Horst Okanya

“Faith to go. Faith to stay. Faith to leave.” by Benjamin Sprunger and Candacia Greeman Luke 17:5-10 – Benjamin Sprunger and Candacia Greeman brought focus to our global communion celebration as they shared from their experiences serving and working in South Sudan with Mennonite Central Committee.

Psalm 146 – God is faithful from one generation to the next! In her final visit to JSMC as Eastern Mennonite Mission’s Rep. to East Africa, Debbi DiGennaro has some hope-filled words about God’s mission and why it matters! God’s peace, Debbi! Small paper lanterns guiding the way! “Mission is God’s” by Debbi DiGennaro, East Africa Regional Representative for Eastern Mennonite Missions

Luke 5:1-11 & Luke 6:12-16 & Acts 2:1-20 – Jesus asked the disciples to “catch alive” or “fish” for people instead of fish. Phil Bergey casts vision for the future of JSMC as we seek to embody the whole of Scripture here in Lancaster City. We want to practice being and doing community. We want to be bearers of Good News of hope and grace! JSMC-Community-of-Practice-MAP-FINAL-22Sep2019Download “Communities of Practice” by Phil Bergey

Luke 15:1-10 – Rewriting the meaning of the lost sheep story: that one sheep has not gone astray; it’s a valued asset that the Shepherd earnestly seeks until found. “Lost?” by Jonathan Landis, Minister of Music