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FIRST WORD 3.6.25 "Exodus"
3/6/2025
The Exodus story in the Bible starts when there are new people are now in charge in Egypt. Memories of previous generations and former loyalties have faded. The new king is afraid that the Israelites are becoming a threat! They are becoming so numerous and potentially powerful by their numbers, Pharoah could lose his throne if he didn’t act quickly. What would he do? How would God deliver his people from slavery and bondage? Join us this Lenten season for this powerful study!
FIRST WORD 2.20.25 "Golden Rule"
2/20/2025
Do to others as you would have them do to you. (Luke 6:31) Does that phrase sound familiar? Many know it as the Golden Rule. The rule is included in Jesus’ sermons both in Matthew 7 (Sermon on the Mount) and Luke 6 (Sermon on the Plain). The golden rule simply means to apply the logic of treating others the way we would like to be treated to every situation when we interact with other people.Do you want others to yell or swear at you? Steal from you or cheat on you? Lie or gossip about you? Of course not!
How to Find Rest in a Busy World
1/29/2025
Sabbath rest offers peace in a busy world. Learn how a church in West Palm Beach can help create sacred rest and deepen your connection with God.
Why Vacation Bible School is More Than Just Summer Fun
1/1/2025
Discover why Vacation Bible School is more than fun. Lutheran churches Near West Palm Beach use VBS to enrich faith and community bonds.
Strengthening Family Bonds and Nurturing Faith at Home
12/30/2024
Cultivate a spiritual home with a Lutheran church in West Palm Beach. Discover routines that enrich family faith and togetherness.
FIRST WORD 2.13.25 "Be Mine"
2/13/2025
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, just in case any of you guys need a reminder! The big day reminds me of candy hearts, also known as conversation hearts. These tiny, heart-shaped sugar candies have been a Valentine’s staple for generations. Their charm? Short, sweet messages that capture the spirit of love. These heart-shaped treats featuring over 30 romantic expressions including “Be Mine,” “Hug Me,” “Love You,” etc.
FIRST WORD 2.7.25 “The Foreigner”
2/8/2025
He [the LORD] defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt. Deuteronomy 10:18-19
FIRST WORD 1.30.25 "The Whole World"
1/30/2025
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14
FIRST WORD – 1.16.25 “3 V 3”
1/16/2025
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get…
FIRST WORD – 8.29.24 “Egypt Mission”
8/29/2024
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 (NIV) This week I’d like to share a recent update from our missionaries to Egypt, Anthony and Soyoung Sellari. I think it fits well with our reading…
FIRST WORD – 10.4.24 “Hurricane Helene”
10/4/2024
“Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.” Psalm 57:1-2 I’ve had quite a few people back in Iowa and Minnesota ask me if we were impacted by Hurricane Helene.…
FIRST WORD 1.2.25 “Grow in Wisdom”
1/2/2025
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” Luke 2:52I have a lot of memories attending church when I was growing up. I was a very energetic child, what they’d call hyperactive, especially at church. It sure was hard to sit still for a whole hour during worship! Mrs. Stensland,…
FIRST WORD 12.12.24 “Madonna and Child”
12/12/2024
There is a story about a man who was standing in line at the post office. Standing in line was not one of his favorite things to do, especially during the busy Christmas season. This day was no exception. He waited anxiously for the postal clerk to weigh his packages and give him his stamps.…
FIRST WORD 12.27.24 “Lessons and Carols”
12/28/2024
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1This Sunday we’re enjoying a special Festival Service of Nine Lessons and Carols for worship. It was born out of the grief and horror of the First World War, which had ended only 6 weeks before Christmas Eve…
FIRST WORD – 12.19.24 “A Savior has been Born”
12/19/2024
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:11-12When I was a child, I remember spending a lot of time pouring over the Sears…
