For the next two weeks we will hear about John the Baptist preparing the way of The Lord. Two questions come to mind: How do we prepare the way? Why would God ask us to help prepare the way? Join us tomorrow morning in worship as we explore the first question. May the ringing of the church bell call us to worship together in Advent joy. Blessings, Pastor Becky

Stay tuned this month as we use our Wednesday’s Word photos to explain the story of the birth of Christ. Don’t forget to share on social media by searching of us at @OSLHermosa.

Even though it’s only the first Sunday of Advent, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the church. I recently read that “you can still sing of Christmas while preaching to Advent*.” Join us for worship tomorrow at 9:30am as we celebrate the hope of Advent and the light of the season even while we wrestle with this question from Mark 13: “Why does no one know the…Keep Reading

Lord, so often times, as any other day When we sit down to our meal and pray We hurry along and make fast the blessing Thanks, amen. Now please pass the dressing We’re slaves to the olfactory overload We must rush our prayer before the food gets cold But Lord, I’d like to take a few minute more To really give thanks to what I’m thankful for For my family,…Keep Reading

In all of the judgment language of the parable of the sheep and goats in Matthew 25, what are we really being asked to do? No, we are not being asked to judge who are the sheep and the goats (thank goodness). We are being asked to see Christ in others and to do small deeds in Christ’s name. Surprise! This is the king we follow! Surprise! This is the…Keep Reading