The 2026 Annual Meeting of Grace Anglican Church features a state-of-the-parish address from Pastor Nick, a Senior Warden's report from Mark Compton, and a Treasurer's report from John Fidler. New vestry members are also elected.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Philippians 3 (in which Paul calls his qualifications garbage), and Matthew 21, in which Jesus tells a parable about wicked tenants. The Good News is that the slain son accomplishes the redemption of sinners.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Joshua. In chapter 11, Israel turns to the north conquers the kings and cities there.
Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Numbers. The people complain (11:1-9), Moses asks God for help (11:10-35), and Moses is criticized by Miriam and Aaron (12:1-16).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Philippians 2 (in which Paul describes Jesus' lowering of himself in order to save us) and Matthew 21, in which Jesus tells a parable about two sons. Only God, in Christ Jesus, can and does reorient hearts to love him.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In chapter 10, the sun stands still (v.12-15) and five Amorite kings are captured and executed (v.16-28). Finally, Israel sweeps through southern Canaan, devoting the cities there to destruction (v. 29-43).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jonah 3 (in which the evangelist sulks) and Matthew 20 (in which Jesus tells a parable about 11th hour workers). The generosity and salvation of God is not for those who work, but for those who believe.
Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers. This time, the method for keeping Passover is described (9:1-14) and the cloud and the fire from the Exodus is recalled (9:15-23). Finally, directions about trumpets are given (10:1-10) and the people depart from Sinai (10:11-36).
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In this session, Joshua confronts the Gibeonites about their trick (9:22-28) and then Israel defends them from the kings of southern Canaan (10:1-11).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 18, in which Jesus tells a parable about an unforgiving servant. We can forgive only because, on the cross, God has taken the penalty for our sin back onto himself.
