by pastoramelie | Apr 22, 2025 | Blog
Scripture Reading Luke 24:1-12 (from The Message) 24 1-3 At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the burial spices they had prepared. They found the entrance stone rolled back from the tomb, so they walked in. But once inside, they couldn’t...
by pastoramelie | Apr 13, 2025 | Blog
The Palm Sunday events are so important they are included in each of our four gospels. Interestingly, in Luke, we read a retelling of the story that does not include Palms. Listen to how Luke described the events of the first Palm Sunday in Luke, chapter 19, verses...
by pastoramelie | Apr 8, 2025 | Blog
Jesus was very busy in the final weeks leading up to his arrest, conviction, and crucifixion. He knew his time was short. He knew he was facing a time of trial and rejection. He knew he was going to die. As he mentally prepared for his final journey to the cross,...
by pastoramelie | Apr 4, 2025 | Blog
Over the past few weeks, as we have journeyed through the season of Lent, in our worship services, we have focused on several of Jesus’ parables. We have heard the parables of the Good Samaritan, the Lost Coin, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son. These illustrations...
by pastoramelie | Mar 25, 2025 | Blog
Trinity may be a small congregation, but we are mighty – we have among our people gifts and talents that many larger congregations lack. God has blessed this place and our people. One of the places I have witnessed Trinity’s impressive talents is among our...
by pastoramelie | Mar 18, 2025 | Blog
Over the 40 days of Lent, we prepare for our annual remembrance of Jesus’ death on Good Friday. When Jesus was here in the first century, he prepared for his own death. Part of his work was to tell his disciples what was going to happen – but, they were not...
by pastoramelie | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog
Today, we celebrate our first worship service in the Lenten season. We continue to read our way through the Gospel of Luke, turning to one of the most familiar stories of the gospel. Please turn with me to LUke chapter 10. We will read verses 25 through 42: The...
by pastoramelie | Mar 7, 2025 | Blog
I am Amelie Castillo….I have been the pastor at Trinity Christian UCC in Skippack since 2018….almost 7 years. It is a pleasure to be with you tonight and to bring a message to our gathering. Each year, we have the opportunity to join each other for these Lenten...
by pastoramelie | Mar 7, 2025 | Blog
Today is a transition Sunday….it is the last Sunday in the season of Epiphany. On this day, in preparation for Lent, we always focus on one of the most mystical events of Jesus’ life – The Transfiguration. Listen to how the story is recorded in Luke, chapter 9,...
by pastoramelie | Mar 7, 2025 | Blog
In the season of Epiphany, we have looked at several stories of Jesus’ early days in ministry. People were curious about Jesus – the word spread quickly about him. He was a miracle worker, a great teacher, and a compelling speaker. This morning, we turn to one of the...
