Jesus and the Least of These
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka - April 30, 2023
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka - April 30, 2023
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In the Gospel of Matthew, we read of a time when all peoples of the earth will be judged not according to our wealth or power but according to how we treat a special group of persons: the least of these. Why? Because in caring for the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked, sick, and the prisoner, we care for Jesus himself. Our scripture reading is Matthew 25:31-40.
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Mission Road
Guest preacher Rev. Dr. Darren Kennedy - April 23, 2023
Guest preacher Rev. Dr. Darren Kennedy - April 23, 2023
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Rev. Dr. Darren Kennedy grew up in Village Church and is currently serving as a professor of theology and the academic dean at Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo, Egypt. He worked as a summer intern at Village Church in 1991-1992, served as director of senior-high ministries from 1993-1996 and was ordained at Village. Village Church has supported his work as a PC(USA) mission co-worker in Egypt since 1999. Darren studied the politics and economics of the Middle East as an undergraduate at Princeton University. He earned his M.Div. at Princeton Theological Seminary and later his Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh. Our scripture reading is Luke 24:13-35.
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You Name It, You Take Care of It
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka - April 16, 2023
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka - April 16, 2023
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In the second creation story in Genesis, God gave the human the power to name all the creatures. With the naming comes the responsibility to care for all of earth’s creatures. As we come upon Earth Day, we are reminded that God calls us by name to care for the earth and all her creatures. Our scripture reading is Genesis 2:1-19.
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