

The Vineyard Belongs to God
Reflecting on Matthew 21: 33-46 In Matthew 21:33–46, Jesus tells a powerful parable about a landowner who plants a vineyard, carefully prepares it, and entrusts it to tenants. When the time comes for the harvest, the landowner sends servants to collect what is due. Instead of responding with gratitude and faithfulness, the tenants reject the servants and ultimately even kill the landowner’s son. It is a challenging story, but at its heart is a reminder that everything we have


More Than Words: Saying Yes to God
Reflecting on Matthew 21: 23-32 In Matthew 21:23–32, Jesus tells a simple story with a powerful message. A father asks his two sons to go and work in the vineyard. One says, “No,” but later changes his mind and goes. The other says, “Yes,” but never follows through. Jesus asks, “Which of the two did the will of his father?” The answer seems obvious: the one who ultimately went. This parable reminds us that faith is about more than what we say. It is about how we live. We can


Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting
The Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, October 18, following the 10 a.m. worship service. The congregation will vote to elect four people to serve on Council each for a two-year term and will vote to elect three people to serve on the Nominating Committee each for a one-year term. In addition, the 2027 goal budget will be presented. Biographical information on the candidates will be sent soon. The meeting will be in the sanctuary. Coffee and donuts will




