My sheep hear (listen to) my voice. I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27

Each week God’s word is proclaimed during our services.  We hear from the Old Testament, the Psalms, the New Testament and a Gospel lesson.  Our readers (or lectors) are anointed by God as they proclaim his truth from his word. … Continue reading

The Peace of God

And the peace of God which goes beyond all comprehension will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4: 7)  Peace is a very important part of the blessing of the resurrection.  This is something that Jesus desires … Continue reading

The simplicity of it all.

Readings for Sunday, March 11, 2012: Exodus 20: 1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Cor. 1: 18-25; John 2: 13-22 In Exodus 20, God makes it clear that His people are to behave differently than the world around them.  His way of … Continue reading

The Lord’s Prayer: “Forgive us our trespasses….”

Jesus taught us to pray: “Forgive us our trespasses (debts, sins) as we forgive those who trespass (are in our debt, or have sinned) against us.”  (Matthew 6:12)  In order to emphasize this point, the first thing Jesus says when … Continue reading

How Healing Prayer Works

This was written for the prayer team at New Hope Anglican Church, Lacey, WA, by Fr. Joel Graves, the founding Rector.  At Christ the King, Yelm, WA and New Hope we stand in faith with people who are suffering and in need … Continue reading