Posts by Don Bennett (Page 4)
Day of Pentecost
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Day of PentecostJune 5, 2022, 10:30 AM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop Road Kettering, Ohio 45429(937) 298-0136 INTRODUCTION On Pentecost, we celebrate that we have been given an Advocate to accompany us. Poured out in wind and fire, water, wine, and bread, the Holy Spirit abides in and…
Ascension of Our Lord
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ Chicago Folk ServiceAscension of our LordGraduation SundayMay 29, 2022, 10:30 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction In today’s readings the risen Christ ascends into heaven and his followers are assured that the Spirit will empower them…
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Sixth Sunday of EasterMay 22, 2022 – 10:30 AM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction Visions abound in the readings for the sixth Sunday of Easter. Paul has a vision about what to do. John has a vision of what will be. The risen Lord Jesus…
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Fifth Sunday of EasterMay 15, 2022 – 10:30 AM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction Easter initiates a new day. It anticipates a new heaven and a new earth. The risen Lord is making all things new. In the mystery of holy baptism God has…
fourth Sunday of Easter
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Fourth Sunday of EasterMay 8, 2022 – 10:30 AM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction The gift of new life, of eternal life, is the gift of the risen Christ. It is the promise of Jesus. It was true for Dorcas in Joppa. It was true for those…
Third Sunday of Easter
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Third Sunday of EasterMay 1, 2022 – 10:30 AM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction The disciples make a big splash and breakfast with the risen Jesus in the gospel. Wading in the water (remembering our baptism) and eating with Jesus…
Second Sunday of Easter
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Second Sunday of EasterApril 24, 2022 – 10:30 AM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction In spite of all we have heard and all that we have seen, it is often hard to believe. Because it is hard to believe, we will invest ourselves in the…
Resurrection of Our Lord Easter
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Resurrection of Our LordEaster DayApril 16, 2022 – 7:00 pm Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction “The last enemy to be destroyed is death,” Paul writes. Today Christ is risen, and we gather together with astonishment and joy. Christ…
Vigil of Easter
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Resurrection of Our LordVigil of EasterApril 16, 2022 – 7:00 pm Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction This is the night of salvation! At the Vigil of Easter, we gather around fire, word, water, bread, and wine, proclaiming through…
Good Friday
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Good FridayApril 15, 2022 – 7:00 pm Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as he is put on…