Posts by Don Bennett (Page 6)
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyFebruary 6, 202210:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction The fifth Sunday after Epiphany continues to highlight unlikely instruments and circumstanc- es appointed to reveal God’s glory. “Who will go for…
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Fourth Sunday after EpiphanyJanuary 30, 202210:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction The glory of God is often revealed when and where it is least expected. God uses our lips to declare that glory, inexperienced and hesitant…
Third Sunday after Epiphany
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Third Sunday after EpiphanyJanuary 23, 202210:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction God’s glory is revealed in the reading of scripture. People stand at attention. People weep. People prostrate themselves in prayer. The unity of…
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Second Sunday after EpiphanyJanuary 16, 202210:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction The Sundays after Epiphany continue to celebrate the revelation of the glory of God to us as it was made known to the magi and to those on…
Baptism of Our Lord Sunday
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Baptism of our LordJanuary 9, 202210:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction Today’s festival rejoices in God’s blessings. We recall and celebrate our adoption as God’s children, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the promised company…
Second Sunday of Christmas
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Second Sunday of ChristmasJanuary 2, 2022 10:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction Within the gospel reading’s profound words lies the simple message that God is revealed in a human person. Though we may try to understand how the…
Christmas Eve 2021
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Nativity of our LordDecember 24, 2021 – 4:00 pm Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction In winter’s deepest night, we welcome the light of the Christ child. Isaiah declares that the light of the long-promised king will illumine the…
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Fourth Sunday of AdventDec.19, 2021 – 10:30 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction Cradle and cross are inextricably connected on the fourth Sunday of Advent. Between a lovely tribute to the little town of Bethlehem and the…
Third Sunday of Advent
Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Third Sunday of AdventDec.12, 2021 – 10:30 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction Christ’s presence in our midst in the wonder of the holy supper is cause for singing. The nearness of the God in prayer, in every circumstance, is…
First Sunday in Advent
Created, saved and gifted by god, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. First Sunday of AdventNovember 28, 2021 – 10:30 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction Advent is about the “coming days.” God’s people have always lived in great expectation, but that expectation finds specific, repeated…