“The Impossible Promise of Abundance” - By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres - 27th Sunday After Pentecost

Bonus Content: Stay tuned after the sermon. for Just as I am, I Come (Victor C. Johnson)  © 2011 Lorenz Publishing Company, Chancel Choir. Used with permission. Scripture: Mark 12:38-44 You know what’s easy? Cynicism. The temple is corrupt. There are no good institutions or worthy recipients. We have every reason to be cynical. But what does it mean that the widow gives her mite, anyway? What does it mean that Jesus gives his life, anyway? And how is the church called to do likewise? #stewardship #widowsmite #smallactsofhope #generosityasprotest #Mark12 #thepromiseofenoughBio: The Reverend Doctor Michael Brewer is a retired pastor with 28 years of ministry at Crescent Springs Presbyterian and 14 years at Blue Ash Presbyterian. He studied at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and was ordained simultaneously into two denominations: the Presbyterian Church US and the United Presbyterian Church USA. After the Presbyterian reunion in 1983 he added a third denomination to the list. He is a writer and self-confessed Bible nerd; also a hopeful gardener, a harvester of wild foods, and a doting grandfather. #lakesidepresbyterianchurch #revelationThank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. This is a copyrighted production of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. You can find out more information about us at lakesidechurch.org.