The Baptism of Jesus
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
Last October while in Ireland we were walking down a road outside of Kinsale, County Cork on our way to see an old fortress. As we passed a gate in […]
Simeon, Anna and the Christ child
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
Pastor Joel was sick in bed this Sunday and so his sermon was read by Pastor Emily Rova-Hegener Have you ever waited for something, for a long time? I have. […]
Christmas Eve
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
My mother collects crèches. You know, the little nativity scenes that usually include figurines of Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, shepherds, wisemen, animals and usually an angel suspended by a […]
4th Sunday in Advent
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
Years ago I watched a movie called, “The Nativity”. It starred Keisha Castle-Hughes the girl from New Zealand who was in, “Whale Rider” if any of you remember her. The […]
Second Sunday in Advent
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
Deserts play a prominent role in today’s scriptures. Deserts play a prominent role in the story of God and his people. Deserts can test a person. I have spent time […]
First Sunday in Advent
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
So, The Justice League movie is out, as is the Thor movie. These are both Super Hero movies, two of a multitude which have come out, and will come out […]
Christ the King Sunday
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
Today is Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the church calendar. This morning is when we think of Jesus as omnipotent King. What do I have to say […]
Talents for Others
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
Living in the Northern hemisphere at this time of year, especially as far North as we do, really helps set the mood during these Sundays in November when we finish […]
Waiting in Faith for Jesus
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
Back in 1992 I studied for a semester here in Oslo. I think I have shared occasionally about my time while here. I lived up at Kringsja studentby, studied at […]
All Saints Day
Pastor Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener
On All Saint’s day we remember those who have gone before us, some recently, and some who passed away years ago. We remember them because, well they were important to […]
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