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Just These Lines,
Our Upside Down God
First Sunday of Advent Just these lines, my friends … … to say this past Sunday was the last Sunday in the Christian calendar known formally as Christ the King Sunday. In 1925, as Fascist nationalism was on the rise, Pope Pius XI instituted the Feast of Christ the King. It was a reminder that Christ reigns above all earthly...
Just These Lines,
Three Tips for Thanksgiving
Christ the King Sunday Just these lines, my friends … … to say that we had a beautiful Community Thanksgiving Service in our Sanctuary on Sunday evening. It was splendid seeing so many guests from Mt. Moriah, Matthews Presbyterian and Morningstar Lutheran. I know they felt the love and welcome of our people. Click here and watch the Ben Rector...
Just These Lines,
Grace
25th Sunday after Pentecost | Thanksgiving Sunday Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Sunday was probably one of my favorite worship services in which to ever participate. It was so very holy and moving. As is our tradition on the 2nd Sunday in November, we begin by honoring our Veterans. It is four minutes that will...
Just These Lines,
Money is Like Water
24th Sunday after Pentecost | Joash Chest Commitment Sunday Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Sunday was one of my favorite days of the year – All Saints Sunday 2023. The morning was filled with meaningful prayers, uplifting All Saints liturgy, amazing music, and the names/pictures with the Roll Call of the Saints. It was a...
Committment,
Community,
Generosity,
Just These Lines,
Worship,
Climbing Together
23rd Sunday after Pentecost | All Saints Sunday Just these lines, my friends … … to say that my heart breaks for so much going on in the world; I have been spending extra time in prayer these days, offering to God my prayers for peace in Palestine and Israel, prayers for our national government amid chaotic leadership in Congress,...
Generosity,
Just These Lines,
Worship,
Do You Believe in a Higher Power?
22nd Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to ask if you heard our Sanctuary Choir singing the Irish Blessing as a Benediction this past Sunday? If you missed hearing them or my sermon on The Pathway of Worship, you can click here. By the way, I love so many things about our church … BUT I...
Just These Lines,
You Just Need to Show Up
20th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say thank you for your flexibility with worshipping in the gym on Sunday. We are so fortunate to have this space and to utilize it from time to time for all-church worship when necessary. We will be back in the Sanctuary this coming Sunday.. I think you will...
Just These Lines,
A Letter of Reference for the Poor
20th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say the weekend was such an important, impactful one for us: our Scouts and BBQ all weekend, Bingo Night (photos below), United Methodist Men, and all kinds of Saturday training. Then Sunday brought dynamic Family Worship in the Gym, and for those in the Sanctuary, didn’t I tell...
Blessing,
Community,
Generosity,
Just These Lines,
United Kids,
Youth,
There Is Nothing You Can Do About It
19th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say I was absolutely delighted by our young people and their leaders as they led us in worship for Youth Sunday! Their energy and poise made for a powerful morning. Every other year, we are able to combine their witness with World Communion Sunday. World Communion is an...
