Sermon - Proper 17, Year C, 2025 - Hebrews 13:1-17
Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John , Jan van Eyck, 1435 The Holy life of a Sanctified Congregation The blood of Jesus sanctifies us, and therefore We are united in Jesus as a Sanctified family As a sanctified family, we mutually live holy lives We had a phenomenal celebration a few weeks ago to celebrate our 75th anniversary. Lots of memories from the past few generations of Christians who have been a part of this congregation. The stories and memories of the events and activities are absolutely delightful! I love learning more about what makes this congregation what it is and what has been done. But the trouble about memories is that they’re in the past, and while it can be fun to engage in nostalgia, you can’t bring it back. However, the incredible thing about celebrating a congregation’s anniversary is it’s not just about the memories of bygone days, but it’s a reminder of why our forefathers built this congregation from the bus barn up, and why this congregatio...