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Hear that again. Christ shares the gift of peace with the earliest disciples. And because Christ shared it with them, it means we, too, share in God’s peace. It means we can give and receive Christ’s peace to and from one another.

Truth, transparency, and trust.  We MUST love, Millbrook, with truth, transparency, and trust. Jesus commanded us to love one another as he loved us. Good friends, may God grant us the strength, the courage, and the patience to live out, and ultimately love out such a command. Amen.

On this Mother’s Day, I look around this room, and I am grateful for mothering figures of all expressions who keep bringing life into this community. Yes, some of you have literally given us breath, but that’s not all you have given. You are teachers, and proclaimers, deacons, and ministers, and healers, and artists, and strategists, and marketers, and consultants, and financial advisors, and counselors, and activists, and volunteers, and friends, and disciples, and a thousand other things, too. And each and every day, in your own unique and spirited ways, you bring life into this world! To all those who model the motherly love and servanthood of Dorcas, we offer you our gratitude!

Friends, a long time ago, John the evangelist penned a story about a man named Jesus, one who’s truth would bring us life. It’s an old, old story. But not so old that it couldn’t have happened yesterday. And if we believe John’s truth, it’s a story that can happen today, and tomorrow, and the next day. Holy mackerel, I sure hope so!!! Amen.

No Doubt Second Sunday of Easter Bob Stillerman John 20:19-31 Bulletin | Sermon Text John 20:19-31 19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” […]

Well, let me tell you something, Millbrook. Mary has seen.  And Mary has believed. And knees knocking, heart pounding, she walks out into an unbelieving world and becomes the very first witness to the resurrection of Jesus. And it’s Mary’s belief, Mary’s courage, Mary’s persistence, Mary’s voice that galvanizes a movement now more than two millennia old.