Guest Speakers - May 17, 2020
Rev. Justin Grimm: The Call Remains
Our Guest Preacher this day is the Reverend Justin Grimm, Director of Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop of the St. Paul Area Synod. Jesus is Risen! Allelulia! We are in a Pandemic. Two very real truths. How do we navigate a post resurrection pandemic world? Like the early disciples we turn to the Lord for direction and clarity. In the presence of the risen Christ all is made clear. The mission remains.
Scripture References: Matthew 28:16-20
From Series: "Now What?"
The tomb is empty, he is risen. But those who know and love Jesus are still primarily scared and confused. And they’re wondering, “now what?” The world has turned upside down, life has conquered death and yet there is still so much that suggests otherwise. For a community of faith like ours, in a time such as this, we can find ourselves asking the same thing, “now what?” How do we respond in a time of uncertainty? Which direction should we go? What plans should we make? If we are to have confidence in God, why do so many questions remain? For the eight weeks after Easter, we leave the Narrative Lectionary behind and consider a series of Gospel texts that recount how a risen Jesus restores the community of believers to become the church for tomorrow.