The Gospel bell of the Dells

The Gospel of Mary

Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Gabriel brings news to Mary of the child that she is to carry named Jesus.

Who Are You?

Gospel Reading: John 1:6-8, 19-28
On this third week of Advent we get another retelling of the story of John the Baptist as officials are asking him, “who are you?” In response, John’s answer is to point to Jesus Christ to tell of who he is.

Wilderness and Repentance

Gospel Reading: Mark 1:1-8
The beginning of Mark tells a story of John the Baptist calling for repentance and preparing the way for the coming of Jesus.

Stay Awake!

Gospel Text: Mark 13:24-37
With the beginning of Advent, we also begin our church new year. We begin with a message reminding us to keep awake for the coming of Christ could happen at any time

Unbury Those Talents!

Gospel Text: Matthew 25:14-30
Pastor Joseph reflects on the parable of talents and the wisdom behind using the gifts God has given us for the good of all

The Faith of All Saints

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
Pastor Joseph shares a message to All the Saints about the faith that has been lifted up from the Saints that have gone before us and the faith that we are invited to carry on.

Community of Reformers

Reformation Sunday is here! Pastor Joseph reminds us this week that it is in community with one another that the church is able to continue being a church of the people in every day and age

Stewardship is not a Bad Word

Gospel reading: Matthew 22:15-22
Stewardship does not have to be about guilt, but there is joy in sharing in the kingdom of God and the sharing of Good News with one another.

Peace and Justice

Gospel reading: Matthew 22:1-14 Today Pr. Joseph reflects on conflict that threatens to pull us away from one another. In a world full of sin, Jesus responds with peace, gentleness, and love to bring hope to the hopeless.

Tending the Vineyard

Gospel reading: Matthew 21:33-46 The last in a trio of parables on vineyards, today we hear of the responsibility we all have to care for what is God’s.