Monthly Archives: January 2016

Known…and Unknown

Revised Common Lectionary Scriptures for the day: First Reading Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm Psalm 71:1-6 Second Reading 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Gospel Luke 4:21-30 Author’s note:  I wasn’t entirely happy with delivery of my sermon this morning, so the following is a … Continue reading

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God’s Gifts are for Sharing

First Reading Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm Psalm 19 Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Gospel Luke 4:14-21   Let us pray: Holy One, here we are at your feet once more. You are our teacher, speak to us in ways … Continue reading

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When is a Sign a Sign?

Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and John 2:1-211 Let us pray: Gracious Lord, may your Holy Spirit descend once more to us and guide our footsteps in your everlasting way. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all … Continue reading

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By Water and Spirit

Scripture: Luke 3: 15-18, 22-25 Let us pray: Gracious Lord, may your Holy Spirit descend once more to us and guide our footsteps in your everlasting way. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all our hearts … Continue reading

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Repost Reflection on Revalation

Just what do you think about the book of Revelation in the Bible?  Here is an interesting reflection to start the conversation…maybe around the table at soup night this month? Peace, Pastor Scott Trouble viewing? Online version here Take and … Continue reading

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Reformed Theology in a Nutshell

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14 Place puppet “Fuzzy” prominently on the lectern. Let us pray: In the divine silence of our souls, help us, O Wisdom, to discern the calling of our Lord’s voice, that, with you, we may be obedient to … Continue reading

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