Sermons

“Count on Losing” by Pastor Carmen Horst Okanya Luke 14:25-33 – The cost of following Jesus is pretty high for those of us who are the builders and commanders in society: give up all your possessions. How is this even good news?

Luke 14:1, 7-14 – If Jesus wrote an etiquette column for hosts and hostesses and their guests, it would likely be cancelled after the first appearance in a North American Media Outlet. His advice is all about downward mobility, anti-social-climbing, generosity, and humbleness. Good News for the poor! “Haughty humility (lessons in humility) by Joanne Dietzel, ACC Conference Minister

Jeremiah 1:4-10 – Josh shares his conscientious objector journey. And asks a peace-loving congregation: what about drone warfare? We recommit to disrupting violence and to planting peace. “A Trajectory Toward Peace” By Josh Carson, Minister of Youth

Ruth 1 & 2 – The story of Ruth illustrated through Creative Movement and Dance. What a joy to see the Bible come to life in a fresh light. Gleaning, waiting, trusting Opening up, praising

Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 – “Seek justice: help the oppressed; defend the orphan; plead for the widow.” Zach and Meghan Zook have been doing this for the past 2.5 years with Mennonite Central Committee in Lebanon and Syria. Zach reminded JSMC (as we look for and join in God at work around us) to serve with love and humility. Do good – even if you aren’t sure if it will change anything on a global scale