Hope – Living On Emmaus Ave

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Lent: Day 10

03/19/2011 Suzanne Miller

Today I spent the morning at church participating in and co-facilitating our 2011 Planning Process. The conversation went well in our Mission Group, and many ideas were tossed around and recorded. The thing that struck me particularly was how, when the 3 groups were sharing together in the Sanctuary at the end, there was much… Continue reading Lent: Day 10

Advent, Hope, Jeremiah

Hope for the Waiting: Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent (Advent 1C)

11/30/200912/20/2010 Suzanne Miller

Advent 1C11/29/09 "Hope For The Waiting"Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36Happy New Year! Welcome to the First Sunday in Advent, which marks the beginning of the New Church Year. There aren't the typical new years celebrations: no fireworks or "Auld Lang Syne". But we do have a lit Advent Wreath and a glowing Star that have appeared… Continue reading Hope for the Waiting: Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent (Advent 1C)

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

Comfort, Hope, Isaiah, Kinkade, Rembrandt

Rembrandt or Kinkade? [Epiphany 5B, 2/8/09]

02/08/200912/20/2010 Suzanne Miller

2/8/095th Sunday after Epiphany, Year BIsaiah 40:18-30 (Preaching Text)Mark 1:29-39Is anyone stressed out? Anyone worried? Do we sense anxiety among us? If you are anything like me, you probably feel uneasy yourself or know someone who does. Are we tired of hearing only the negative numbers and situations as things keep getting worse with our… Continue reading Rembrandt or Kinkade? [Epiphany 5B, 2/8/09]