Reframing the Picture
You can listen to this sermon here Gate Pa – Lent 5 2024 Readings: Hebrew Scripture: Jeremiah 31: 31-34 Psalm: 51:1-12 Epistle: Hebrews 5: 5-10 Gospel: John 12: 2-35 What I want to say: Explore how John and Jeremiah reframe what is going on to find hope in the midst of despair. As we approach an interregnum and gather for our AGM how might we reframe the story of Anglican Parish of Gate Pa? What might the parable fo the seed dying to bear fruit offer us in these fragile times? What I want to happen: How does John help us reflect on: What do we need to reframe as Anglican Parish of Gate Pa As we come to our AGM As we come to uncertain future with my retirement How does this morning’s reading from John help us be that seed Help us be vehicle for new life find hope. The Sermon 1. Introduction That was a crazy little story Greeks want to see Jesus Go to Phillip He goes to Andrew -