Posts by Eric Holmer
Download the 2020 Lent Devotional
A Guide for your Lenten Journey Get a copy of the 2020 Lent Devotional featuring daily Bible readings and reflection questions for the 40 days of Lent as well as…
Read More2019 Annual Meeting
Weekly Announcements | February 16, 2020
Weekly Announcements | Sunday, January 26 2020
Here’s what’s happening at Good Shepherd in the days and weeks ahead!
This Sunday | January 26, 2020
Jesus calls unlikely disciples to become fishers of people. We serve alongside Jesus in ministry when we serve others in his name.
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Extending Grace
What does it mean to forgive as we believe God has forgiven us? Watch as McKenzie shares a story of experiencing bullying and discovering a path to forgiveness.
This Sunday | January 19, 2020
Who is God to us? God’s forgiveness is sure, God is faithful to us with grace. What does that mean for how we live our lives?
Read MoreThis Sunday | January 12, 2020
Join us as we start 2020 with a new sermon series exploring what the Vision and Mission statements of Good Shepherd mean when put into action in our everyday lives!
Read MoreThis Sunday | January 5, 2020
Within the gospel reading’s profound words lies the simple message that God is revealed in a human person. Though we may try to understand how the Word existed with God from the beginning of time, the wonder we celebrate at Christmas is that the Word continues to dwell among us. Christ comes among us in the gathered assembly, the scriptures, the waters of new birth, and the bread and the wine. Through these ordinary gifts we receive the fullness of God’s grace and truth.
Read MoreThis Sunday | December 22, 2019
Today Isaiah prophesies that a young woman will bear a son and name him Emmanuel. The gospel is Matthew’s account of the annunciation and birth of the one named Emmanuel, God-with-us. During these final days of Advent we pray, “O come, O come, Emmanuel,” a beloved hymn based on the O Antiphons, ancient prayers appointed for the seven days preceding Christmas. On this final Sunday of Advent we prepare to celebrate the birth of the one born to save us from the power of sin and death.
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This Sunday | December 1, 2019
The new church year begins with a wake-up call: Christ is coming soon! In today’s readings both Paul and Jesus challenge us to wake from sleep, for we know neither the day nor hour of the Lord’s coming. Isaiah proclaims the day when God will gather all people on the holy mountain and there will be no more war or suffering. Though we vigilantly watch for the promised day of salvation, we wait for what we already have: Christ comes among us this day as the word and meal that strengthens our faith in the promises of God.
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This Sunday: October 27, 2019
It is human nature to worry about scarcity. However, we must move beyond our human concerns, and believe God will provide for us as promised! We should follow the example of Abraham and so many others throughout the Bible, and trust in God. There is abundance in the world and we will find joy sharing that with others.
Read MoreThis Sunday: October 6, 2019
A little faith goes a long way is our Lord’s point in the gospel. A mustard seed’s-worth has miraculous potential. The patience, tenacity, and endurance required for the life of faith are the blessings received in water and the word (holy baptism), bread and wine (holy communion), the word read and proclaimed in this assembly. Anticipate them. Receive them with thanksgiving.
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