by Melissa Kelly | Jul 28, 2024 | Guest Speaker, Narrative Lectionary - Year 3, Sermons
Discernment Stories IV Join Keyan, Eden and Rita as they share stories of discernment in the last of our series. This summer we asked congregation members if they would be willing to share stories about discernment from their own lives. Audio Preacher Keyan...
by Melissa Kelly | Jul 14, 2024 | Guest Speaker, Narrative Lectionary - Year 3, Sermons
Discernment Stories II Join us to hear personal stories of discernment from Ken and Beth Miller Kraybill. They share about times of transition and decision in their lives. Audio Preacher Ken Kraybill & Beth Miller Kraybill b Series Discernment Storytellers ...
by Melissa Kelly | Jun 23, 2024 | Liz Colver, Narrative Lectionary - Year 3, Sermons
God’s Way of Mutuality in All of Creation When we think we need to be in control of everything, we become anxious about our capacity to control. Letting our sense of control go and trusting in God and the provision that God has offered seems so terribly hard. What...
by Melissa Kelly | Jun 16, 2024 | Liz Colver, Narrative Lectionary - Year 3, Sermons
God’s Playground God delights in God’s playground – all of creation is meant to be enjoyed and to participate in the purpose of the rest of creation. This sermon is a celebration of all that God has created, called good, and invited us to participate in....
by Melissa Kelly | Jun 9, 2024 | Guest Speaker, Narrative Lectionary - Year 3, Sermons
Creation Roars, Sings, and Trusts Brisa Peacock from Camp CAMREC shared a sermon as part of our series on Creation Care, offering a glimpse into how SMC’s and WMF’s relationship with CAMREC continues to contribute to the region’s stewardship of land...
by Melissa Kelly | Apr 28, 2024 | Easter, Liz Colver, Narrative Lectionary - Year 3, Sermons
The Power of Relationship Relationships are a primary nourishment and fuel for a transformed community. Paul wrote letters only AFTER he engaged in relationship making. His work was able to flourish because he seeded intentional relationships with people that...