Posts by Don Bennett
Second Sunday in Lent
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Second Sunday in LentMarch 5, 2023 – 10:30 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction During Lent we journey with all those around the world who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. In today’s gospel Jesus tells Nicodemus that he…
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyFebruary5, 2023 – 10:30 AM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop Road Kettering, Ohio 45429(937) 298-0136 INTRODUCTION Light shines in the darkness for the upright, the psalmist sings. Isaiah declares that when we loose the bonds of injustice and share our bread with…
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ Fourth sunday after EpiphanyChicago Folk ServiceJamuary 29, 2023, 10:30 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction Who are the blessed ones of God? For Micah, they are those who do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. For Paul,…
Third Sunday after Epiphany
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Third Sunday after EpiphanyJanuary 22, 2023, 10:30 AM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop Road Kettering, Ohio 45429(937) 298-0136 INTRODUCTION Jesus begins his public ministry by calling fishers to leave their nets and follow him. In Jesus the kingdom of God has come near. We who have…
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Second Sunday after EpiphanyJanuary 15, 2023 – 10:30 AM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop Road Kettering, Ohio 45429(937) 298-0136 INTRODUCTION Today’s gospel opens with further reflection on Jesus’ baptism. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, and the one anointed by…
Baptism of Our Lord
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Baptism of Our LordJanuary 8, 2023, 10:30 AM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop Road Kettering, Ohio 45429(937) 298-0136 INTRODUCTION In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son of God. Through this great epiphany, Jesus fulfills all righteousness and becomes the…
Second Sunday of Advent
Created, saved and gifted by god, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Second Sunday of AdventDecember 4, 2022 – 10:30 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction At the heart of our Advent preparation stands John the Baptist, who calls us to repent and make a new beginning. As the darkness increases we…
First Sunday of Advent
Created, saved and gifted by god, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. First Sunday of AdventNovember 27, 2022 – 10:30 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction The new church year begins with a wake-up call: Christ is coming soon! In today’s readings both Paul and Jesus challenge us to wake from sleep,…
Christ the King Sunday
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Christ the King SundayNovember 20, 202210:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction Jeremiah’s promise of the execution of “justice and righteousness in the land” finds ironic fulfillment in the execution of Jesus of Nazareth, the…
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Twenty-Third Sunday after PentecostNovember 13, 202210:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction The end is near. There is no doubt about it. The warnings are dire. The tone of today’s texts is ominous. But the baptized know how to…