Grace and Peace Hector Presbyterian Church

A farewell from Pastor Ben on his last Sunday before moving to Minnesota. The audio isn't great quality, but there is so much gratitude for God's gift of belonging to each other. Journey on with your neighbors, friends; you are so blessed to have them.Pastor Ben Masters preached "We Are Each Other's People" on November 7, 2021.Scripture readings: Ruth 1:1-18 and Mark 12:28-34.Download the transcript.

All Saints Sunday is the perfect time to launch our new worship series, "Growing in Gratitude." We give thanks for those who have gone before us, who like us and like Lazarus, are "the walking wounded" (in the words of Johnny Cash). What is it like to be called from death to life? Just ask the walking wounded, and they'll tell you about God's grace.Pastor Ben Masters preached "Just Ask the Walking Wounded" on October 31, 2021, All Saints Sunday.Scripture readings: Isaiah 25:6-9 and John 11:1-...

Concluding our seven-week series, "Manna, Miracles, and Mercy," we receive God's answer when we cry, "Enough!" God comes near with bread and grace, calling us anew and strengthening us for the journey.Content note: Since the reading from 1 Kings describes longing for death, here's a timely reminder: Nothing can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation, help is available. Call 1-800-273-8255 or text chat at https://suici...

Even when we turn down the bread of life, God comes to us in grace. As Wisdom, God invites us to a fabulous party where all can find a true, meaningful life. As the incarnate Word, God welcomes us to learn this life by doing. Through Jesus Christ, Wisdom and Word, we can show our neighbors the love of God—the God of manna, miracles, and mercy.Pastor Ben Masters preached "The Party at Wisdom's House" on October 17, 2021.Scripture readings: Proverbs 9:1-6, 9-12 and John 6:56-69Download the tran...

When the Israelite community saw God's provision, they asked "What is it?" God's daily dose of love might defy logic, but it will sustain us—even as we enter the wilderness of transition. When it comes to grace, there is always enough from the hand of God—the God of manna, miracles, and mercy.Pastor Ben announced that he will be following his husband Hierald to Minneapolis, where Hierald has accepted a new call. Ben's last Sunday in Hector will be November 7, 2021.Pastor Ben Masters preached ...

Five loaves and two fish—what good is that? But instead of answering on our terms, Jesus changes the question: "What will God do with that?" Keeping our senses open to the Spirit, we'll discover surprising answers today. For these surprises, we give thanks to the God of manna, the God of miracles, the God of mercy!Pastor Ben Masters preached "What Good Is That?" on October 3, 2021.Scripture readings: 2 Kings 4:38-44 and John 6:1-15Download the transcript