Fair Trade – Living On Emmaus Ave

Bethlehem, Celebrating Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Eve, church, Fair Trade, Isaiah, Jesus, Lovefeast, Luke, Matthew, Putz, Raleigh Moravian Church, Sermon, Ten Thousand Villages

Sermon from 1/2/2011: “That’s What Christmas Is All About”

01/07/2011 Suzanne Miller

Sermon 1/2/2011 Matthew 2:1-12; Isaiah 60:1-6; Luke 1-2 'That's What Christmas Is All About" In preparing for today's message, I spent time this week reflecting on the Christmas story. As I thought back to Christmas, I came to a happy revelation about the Christmas Eve lovefeast this year. I realized how much I enjoy reading… Continue reading Sermon from 1/2/2011: “That’s What Christmas Is All About”

Developing World, Fair Trade, First World, Mother Teresa, Pilgrim, Susatinability, Travel

Traveling as a Pilgrim–Rick Steves’ on Faith and Travel

02/11/2010 Suzanne Miller

I came across a fascinating interview with Rick Steves, a Lutheran and the PBS travel expert who has written numerous travel guides, especially for his "Through the Back Door" series. Here is one question he addressed that really struck me. The link is also posted in case you'd like to read more. It's worth a… Continue reading Traveling as a Pilgrim–Rick Steves’ on Faith and Travel

Advent, Fair Trade, Hope, Preparation

Advent Preparations

11/16/2009 Suzanne Miller

So this year, I have been hyper-aware of Christmas preparations around town, and maybe, just maybe they are coming earlier this year than ever. Is it just me? We were in Lowe's Hardware during the 2nd week of OCTOBER and they already had the Christmas section setup and ready. The trees were on display and… Continue reading Advent Preparations

Fair Trade

What is "Fair Trade" and where can I find it?

03/11/200912/20/2010 Suzanne Miller

People have asked me about my reference to "Fair Trade" Coffee in my sermon on Sunday (3/8/09 "Your Kingdom Come"). I wanted to provide some more information and places where you can locate these items.One of the best places to start is Ten Thousand Villages. If you're in the Raleigh area, they are a store… Continue reading What is "Fair Trade" and where can I find it?

Beatitudes, Fair Trade, Kingdom, Lord's Prayer

Lord’s Prayer Series: "Your Kingdom Come" 3/8/09

03/09/2009 Suzanne Miller

Lord's Prayer Series-Part 2 "Your Kingdom Come"Preaching Texts: Matthew 5:1-12; Matthew 6:9-13; Matthew 13; Matthew 22:1-103/8/2009What do you advertise? What do you advertise with your life? Advertisements are a huge part of our world. Signs are everywhere with the latest brands and products on display. We see them just about everywhere we go. They are… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: "Your Kingdom Come" 3/8/09