Sermon Series April 27th to May 25th
He took her by the hand
Go Deeper: Resources
A Spirituality of Caregiving: Henri Nouwen - If you provide care for another person, whether you are a family member or a professional caregiver, you know that caregiving is hard, sometimes unappreciated work. But have you ever considered that it isn t easy to be the care receiver?
Caregiving is practice of our faith formation in Jesus. There is such an anguish and joy that comes from caring for others. Our series on care will take a look at the moments in scripture Jesus touches someone. This proximity, and willingness to reach out, is deeply transformational and can shape the way we touch and draw near to each other in times of fear, illness, and anxiety with the presence of Jesus.
Sermon Audio Files
Jesus who Reaches Out
Old Testament says in the laws, “Do not touch” 38 times. These are often what we call ritual purity laws. Laws like: don’t touch the dead, don’t touch unclean animals (long list including shellfish and many birds, pigs, etc). Don’t touch diseased people (ok, makes sense). Don't touch holy things, like sacred offerings or parts of the temple. Don’t touch someone bleeding. Don’t touch objects of work on Sabbath.
Youth Take Over
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