Sermon 6-19-11 Final Sermon at RMC Trinity Sunday, Year A 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20 "Good Words" It is quite fitting that today's Scripture readings are final words. These are the assigned passages for Trinity Sunday, as they both offer blessings or benedictions in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The passage… Continue reading “Good Words” (Sermon for 6/19/11)
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2nd Sunday in Lent (A): “Earthly Things” “Heavenly Things”
Sermon for 3/20/11 Lent 2A John 3:1-17; Psalm 121 "Earthly Things" "Heavenly Things" As a kid, I loved Sesame Street. In fact, I still like Sesame Street, and have an ongoing affinity for anything Muppets. Kermit has always been my favorite. This loveable green frog hails from a swamp, where he had thousands of… Continue reading 2nd Sunday in Lent (A): “Earthly Things” “Heavenly Things”
Lent: Day 9
Friday evening Steve and I went to join 8 of our MYF youth from Church, one Mom, one boyfriend, and another friend for dinner at Chick-Fil-A in Cary, and the on to Green Hope High School to see Jud in his school's musical "Once Upon This Island". Jud is one of our youth at church,… Continue reading Lent: Day 9
Lent: Day 1
So today begins my "Holy in the Ordinary" search for Lent. The first finding came easily today. I spent time this morning (8-8:30am) and again this evening (7:30-8:00) in Ash Wednesday services. In both we offered the Imposition of Ashes. This is where the Ashes from last Palm Sunday's palms are mixed with olive oil… Continue reading Lent: Day 1
Ash Wednesday: Beginning Lent
Today marks the beginning of the Season of Lent within the church year. It's the start of a 40 day journey that ends on Easter (Sundays don't count within the 40 days). Ash Wednesday is a time when ashes are often seen on the forehead of those who mark this entry into the season of… Continue reading Ash Wednesday: Beginning Lent
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