7 Easter A--5/24/20 Acts 1:6-14; John 17:1-11 Pr. Scott Kramer During ordinary times, many thousands of souls around the world every day say good-bye for the last time to close friends and family. People die, their loved ones grieve. Over the past three months many thousands more have experienced not only grief but trauma. The COVID-19 virus has suddenly and unexpectedly separated many who are living with the virus from their loved ones. Today’s story from Acts is the story of … [Read more...]
A Choice of Stories
7 Pentecost B—7/8/18 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; Ezekiel 2:1-5; Mark 6:1-13 Pr. Scott Kramer (Guest Preacher at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Seattle) It is good to be with you this morning! I am honored to be asked by Pr. Priscilla to be with you today. Some of you know Pr. Rick Pribbernow of Open Door Ministries. Pr. Rick is a member of my congregation and is preaching for me today. He asked me to send you his greetings. I’d like to share with you this morning a quote from Thomas Keating. Fr. Thomas … [Read more...]