HOPE IS ALIVE!
Hi everyone! Pastor Gaylene here! I drive a red PT Convertible Cruiser. I love my little car. Today was the first day this month that it was cool enough (or not so hot) that I was able to drive wearing my favorite hat and drive with the top down! I turn up the radio on my favorite Christian radio station and sing till my heart is content. It was glorious.
This week’s message comes from Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52. Writer Matthew wrote five of Jesus’ seven parables in these verses. The parables are Mustard Seed and Yeast, Hidden Treasure and Pearl and The Parable of the Net. Mustard Seed and Yeast are grouped together as are Hidden Treasure and Pearl leaving the Parable of the Net to stand alone. That is a lot of material to cover in one sermon. So…I am a home cook and a baker. So, this Sunday’s message will be about The Mustard Seed and the Yeast. Much of the people of Israel had home gardens and baked their own bread. Now mustard seed grows a plant that begins from the tiniest seed found in all of Israel. The thing about this plant is that even though it starts so tiny it grows into a tree so large that offers a home for birds and their nests. The yeast doesn’t come from jars like I have in my fridge. Yeast comes from fermented bread that is folded into flour to make new bread. Both of these things, yeast and mustard start very small and grow exponentially. Come and and hear how these two simple items help grow the kingdom of God. I can’t wait!
We will also be putting together blessing bags after service this Sunday. Everyone is invited to help.
Here at Hope Lutheran Church in Springtown, Texas we welcome all who come through our doors. We are a casual dress come as you are congregation. ALL ARE WELCOME here at Hope! Worship begins at 9:00. We celebrate the Lord’s Supper where all are welcome at God’s table of grace, mercy and forgiveness. So, come to the friendliest church in Springtown where the door is open and the coffee pot is always hot!
So come as you are.
Come and see.
Come and worship.
Come and fellowship.
We are waiting for you. The coffee pot is always hot. See you Sunday. Love ya’, PGC (Pastor Gaylene Chrystie)
