Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Third Sunday in Advent. In today’s message “Resilient Joy”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects Zephaniah 3: 14-20 where the prophet foretells of Christ coming, to reassure the Israelites that God is in their midst, and will restore them with His love.
The Second Sunday in Advent – December 8, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Second Sunday in Advent. In today’s message “Break Free From the Past”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 3: 1-14 where John the Baptist prepares us for Christ’s salvation.
The First Sunday in Advent – December 1, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the First Sunday in Advent. '
In today’s message “Throw Down Our Cloaks”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 19: 28-40 where Jesus rides on a colt into Jerusalem before his ultimate sacrifice on the cross and Resurrection for our salvation.
The Last Sunday of the Church Year – November 24, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Last Sunday of the Church Year.
In today’s message “The Beginning Is Near”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 13: 24-37 where Jesus explains how what appears as an end of times is the beginning of God’s reign.
The Twenty-sixth Sunday After Pentecost – November 17, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost.
In today’s message “Our Fallen Temples ”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 13: 1-13 where Jesus declares that destruction of our physical world will not destroy God’s Grace through our faith in Him.
All Saints‘ Day – November 3, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on All Saints‘ Day. In today’s message “The Great Ordeal”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on Revelation 7: 9-17 and our belonging in the Communion of Saints.
The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost – October 20, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “The One Thing…”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 10: 23-31 where Jesus teaches us to treasure God’s grace above all else.
The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost – October 13, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “Letting Go”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 10: 17-22 where Jesus tells a rich man to sell his possessions, give to the poor, and follow Him.
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 29, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “Stumbling Blocks”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 9: 38-50 where Jesus warns us to avoid our stumbling blocks that distract us from living out our faith and obeying God’s commandments.
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 15, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost.
In today’s message “Faith From The Holy Spirit”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 9: 14-29 where Jesus heals a boy who is afflicted with seizures and teaches us the importance of faith.
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 8, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “Ephphatha, Be Open”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 7: 24-37 where Jesus heals a man who is deaf and unable to speak.
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 1, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost.
In today’s message “Be On Guard For Your Heart”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 7: 14-23 where Jesus teaches that we should temper our actions according to God’s commandments.
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 25, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “Worship God with Our Hearts”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 7: 1-13 where Jesus addresses the dangers of being preoccupied with ceremonial tradition, while forgetting to worship God with our hearts.
The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 18, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “Life in Christ”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of John 6: 51-69 where Jesus continues his explanation of how His Word is the bread from heaven that sustains us to eternal life.
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost – August 11, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “The Bread of Life”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of John 6: 35-51 where Jesus continues to explain what He meant when he said He is “The Bread of Life”.
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – August 4, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “You Are What You Eat”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of John 6: 22-35 where Jesus declares He is the Bread of Life, and that His presence on earth is God’s gift for our salvation.
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – July 28, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “God is Always in Control”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 6: 45-56 where Jesus walks to his disciples on the lake to calm the storm and reassure them of God’s strength.
The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – July 21, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “When Our Plans Meet the Unexpected”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the miracle recorded in the Gospel of Mark 6: 30-44 where Jesus feeds 5000 with 5 loaves and two fish.
The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – July 7, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost.
In today’s message “A Prophet Without Honor”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the meaning of Jesus message in the Gospel of Mark 6: 1-13 where Jesus sends out His disciples two by two to proclaim repentance and heal many.
The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – June 30, 2024
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “Divine Touch”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Mark 5: 21-43 where Jesus heals the daughter of Jairus and a woman is healed through her faith in Christ.