Galesburg First Lutheran

September 14, 2014 -- Holy Cross Day -- Cross Purpose

In the sermon, Pastor Pam refers to the Subversive Cross.  This link will take you to information about that cross:  http://www.partnerswithelsalvador.org/pdfs/Booklet%20for%20Subversive%20Cross.pdf

In the sermon, Pastor Pam also refers to a cross made of Juniper wood.  Below is an image of that cross.

August 31, 2014 -- Let the Healing Begin

This sermon will only make sense if you understand the context of the community.  Our local teachers and administration just came through a very difficult contract negotiation which included a strike.  The morning's appointed texts were the perfect words for the day.  Links below

Romans 12:9-21

Matthew 16:21-28

August 24,, 2014 -- Who do you say that I am? HINT -- it is not all about you!!!

In today's sermon we are reminded that Jesus, the Son of God, has gifted us.  Our call as the children of God, is to use those gifts to love God and neighbor.

August 17, 2014 -- Grace for the Outcasts

Once again, Jesus reminds us that the grace of God is not limited by the constraints placed on it by the religious establishment of his day, but is freely given through faith even to those who are considered outcasts.  (or "All Children are God's Children II")   Based on Matthew 15:10-28 and Isaiah 56:1,6-8 

August 10, 2014 -- Finding God in Weird Places

August 3, 2014 -- Guest Preacher -- Rev. Jeffrey Clements

The sermon this week was delivered by The Rev. Jeffrey Clements

Assistant to the Bishop

Call Process Coordination; Financial Administrator; Worship Subcommittee; Synod Assembly Co-Chairperson; Coordinator of Synod Youth Staff and Programs; Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center Board; North Conference

815-964-9934
jclements@nisynod.org

July 20, 2014 -- All Children are God's Children

July 13, 2014 -- Parable of the seed

ADULT EDUCATION Sunday, June 22, 2014 -- Spirituality and Death

During the month of June, Chaplain Vince Marolla led our Adult Education with four sessions on "Conversations on Death."  This is the audio of the final conversation on Spirituality and Death.

June 29, 2014 -- St. Peter and St. Paul -- Preachers