Author Archive for: fumcgalax
Entries by Diane Palumbo
Sunday Reflection (February 12, 2023)
On a grand scale, every congregation of Christ’s Church is in ministry together (1 Corinthians 3:1-9). We tell the story of the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to make a difference for the good in our local areas through deeds of kindness, charity, and compassion, as well […]
Prayer for the Week (February 12, 2023-February 18, 2023)
Let us pray for obedience to God: Thank you, Jesus our Savior, for keeping God’s law perfectly for us. Teach us through your Spirit to follow you and fulfill the law by a life of love. Amen. (LCA) […]
Sunday Reflection (February 5, 2023)
Insights, whether divine or not, put events, connections, and situations in a broader perspective. For some Corinthian Christians and us, the spectacle of a shamefully crucified Messiah does not fit our concept of strength and power (1 Corinthians 2:1-15). Nevertheless, Paul noted that he had the mind of Christ and he connected it with Christ […]
Prayer for the Week (February 5, 2023-February 11, 2023)
Let us pray that we be a light to those around us: Faithful God, you have called us to be a light shining in the world. May we reflect the light of Christ, so that people see your love and goodness in our words and actions. We ask this through your Son, our Lord, Jesus […]
Prayer for the Week (January 29, 2023-February 4, 2023)
Let us pray to God who has revealed the divine kingdom in Christ: God, in Christ, you declared what is blessed and proclaimed that our joy is to be found in your kingdom. Your kingdom honors what the word despises: Weakness, poverty, mourning, mercy, pity, meekness, purity, and peace. May Christ’s Church and our lives […]
