Archive for November, 2009

November 29 the 1st Sunday of Advent

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Sermon Text: Luke 21:25-36
Sermon Title: “Getting Worried”
Sermon Notes: The words of Luke are not intended as a literal description of the end time, but as guidance in preparation for that realm. This lesson draws the future into the present, inviting the people to be alert. For disciples of the one whose birth we honor, worrying is not only [...]

November 22 the Reign of Christ/Christ the King

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Sermon Text: Revelation 1:4b-8
Sermon Title: “The King of Earthly Kings”
Sermon Notes: Around the end of the first century everyone in the Roman Empire was ordered to worship the emperor. Christians wondered if their disobedience would end the church. Revelation’s writer received a message from God addressing these concerns. The Prince of Peace is “the ruler of the kings [...]

Alternative Holiday and Christmas Faire in Truckee

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Saturday, November 21st from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday November 22nd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Truckee Donner PUD Board Room.  Truckee Donner PUD Building is located at 11570 Donner Pass Road.  This faire is sponsored by Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church.  Give the Gift That Keeps On Giving   Flyer

November 15 the 24th Sunday after Pentecost

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Gospel Text: Mark 13:1-8
Guest Preachers: “Seek Justice: our call to serve in Rwanda.” – Hector and Genny Hernandez/Kirk
Gospel Notes: Jesus is addressing the brokenness of God’s dreams for us. In response to Pharisees’ testing, Jesus reminds us of God’s original dreams for creation and for humankind. He reminds us of what it means [...]

November 8th The 23rd Sunday After Pentecost

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Sermon Text: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-1
Title: Choosing Obedience
Summary:  The story of Ruth continues with her marriage to Boaz and the birth of Obed, father of Jesse, grandfather of David. We may enter the kingdom of God by choice. Still, we will not thrive in the kingdom of God without learning to obey. Unless we can say [...]