2013
Fruits and Nuts
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
It has been almost six months since we have been back in the building. (Almost everything is done now; we are just waiting for the real exterior doors on the […]
Harmony and Discord
Speaker: James Lapp Miriam Book
Mim – We are delighted to worship with you this morning. We want you to know how much we appreciate each opportunity to worship with you. Among the many churches […]
Wisdom (and Mystery) of Trinity
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
What a coincidence that on this three day weekend the liturgical calendar gives us Trinity Sunday. This is a Sunday when we as Christians get to ponder one of the […]
It is the Time for Peace with Justice in Colombia
Speaker: Boris Ozuna
Let’s start with an important theological question: How many of you enjoy eating avocados, guacamole, or just plain avocado? Raise your hand please! By noticing how fast the avocado salads […]
Hearing Voices
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. Sometimes the lectionary, the prescribed readings for the day picked out years and years ago, are just what we need. After this week of intended […]
Unity is non-negotiable
Introduction Good morning. It’s a pleasure for me to be with you this morning. I have heard about the good things happening here at Hyattsville, and have read several news […]
Peace Be With You
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
Easter Sunday has a reputation among pastors. For those who care about numbers, Easter Sunday has the highest attendance all year. This Sunday, the first Sunday after Easter, has a […]
Rising to Life
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
Christ is risen. (Christ is risen indeed.) Alleluia. Last week I perked up when I heard Garrison Keillor say (in a rebroadcast of Prairie Home Companion) that the preachers in […]
Should We Do Anything About A Murder?
Speaker: James E. Atwood
I imagine something like the following conversation took place after a body was found in the wilderness in ancient Israel. “There’s been a murder. Did you hear?” “Oh, No. Who […]
See everything has become new
Speaker: Jesse Epp-Fransen
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all of our hearts, be acceptable worship in your sight, oh God, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 32 32:1 […]