Valois United Church

Epistle Reading 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 14 & 53 VU 735
Gospel Reading Luke 15:1-10

Paul wasn’t very nice a few years ago. He was known as Saul, then...

This sermon (for September 9, 2007) was written as we begin our interim ministry period together

Exodus 13:17-18, 20-22 Walking with God
Psalm 118:14-24 Open the gates!
Luke 4:1-15 A time to reflect,
A time to prepare

Things weren’t going well in Egypt, so Moses gathered the people together and headed off through the sea - which parted for them, across the wilderness, following the pillars of fire and smoke, picking up the 10 commandments on the way, and arriving in the promised land.

That sounds so very easy and straight forward. A new beginning for the people in the promised land. From here to there, with a clear sign as to where to go in every moment.

Except that really does not reflect reality.