August 29, 2021 – A faith story from Erv Boschmann takes us deep into history and to a story of faith stretching back to the beginnings of immigration from Russia.
Scripture: Matthew 25:40; Philippians 2:3-5
August 22, 2021 – New voices challenge Jesus and Jesus takes the discussion even deeper. The unfolding drama becomes more complex and invites us to find our own place in the human and divine encounter.
Scripture: John 6:35, 41-51
August 15, 2021 – The message this morning is the first of four sermons from John 6 exploring Jesus proclaiming “I Am the Bread of Life”. Jesus again and again beckons. The people only seek full stomachs, but Jesus offers a fuller feast. We, too, at FMC are seeking a way forward, true nourishment for our journey.
Scripture: John 6:24–35
August 8, 2021 – Monica Miller, our pastoral candidate, preaches from the intriguing passage in 1 Kings where God speaks to the prophet Elijah after Elijah had a great victory over the prophets of Baal, yet became afraid and fled before the threats of Jezebel.
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8b-13
August 1, 2021 – This sermon includes stories from the Pastoral Team Search Committee about the blessings received along their journey, how they quickly learned not to predict each other’s responses, and how they knew when they had found the right person for our congregation.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
July 25, 2021 – Today’s scripture takes us into a tumultuous time period and situation. May we find the ways the story speaks to us today in our world and time.
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
July 18, 2021 – Sarah Burkholder brings a faith story, that most precious gift. Learn more about Sarah’s journey and God’s leading along the way.
Scripture: Joshua 1:1–9; Matthew 28:19–20
July 11, 2021 – Our new interim pastor Frances Ringenberg brings a story from her journey.
Scripture: Genesis 16:1–15
July 4, 2021 – Jyoti Sarkar shares his story, giving testimony to God’s interventions, time and again.
Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-12; Matthew 6:33
June 27, 2021 – On their last Sunday with FMC, Pastors Bob and Mag reflect on the past year and half they have shared with us.
Scripture: Philippians 1:2–11
