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Christmas Eve at RMC 2009–Part 2

Hi Everyone,so I have finally had a chance to download my photos.  Unfortunately I don't have any during the service, since I was sitting up front.  I'm counting on David Chervany's photos and look forward to seeing them.  (Here's a link to David's Facebook photos!!  Check them out! http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/album.php?aid=47474&id=1257733985)During the Children's Lovefeast at 2:30pm we… Continue reading Christmas Eve at RMC 2009–Part 2

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Christmas Eve at RMC 2009

Yesterday was a whirlwind of cider, buns, coffee, candles, and true joy and merriment!  My second Christmas at RMC was even better than last year.  I'll write more soon, including the photos of my decorated buns from all 3 lovefeasts!Check out the Raleigh News and Observer's photos from our 2:30pm Children's Lovefeast.  http://www.newsobserver.com/galleries/gallery/256173.html We made… Continue reading Christmas Eve at RMC 2009

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Congregational Lovefeast "Candle Talk" 2009

This is my short "Candle Talk" from the 2009 Congregational Christmas Eve Lovefeast at Raleigh Moravian Church.  It was held on Sunday, Dec. 20th at 7pm.  The Scripture text was: Luke 2:1-20.So the story goes...The night was much like tonight--cold and dark--it was Christmas Eve.[1]  The children were in bed fast asleep from a long… Continue reading Congregational Lovefeast "Candle Talk" 2009

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"It is Blessed to Give AND Receive" (Christmas Eve Congregational Lovefeast Message 2008)

"It is Blessed to Give AND Receive"Christmas Eve Congregational LovefeastSermon from December 21, 2008 7:00pmYear B Luke 2:1-20It's better to give THAN to receive. This phrase is often heard a lot during this time of year:--Stores use it to entice us to spend money and remember the ones we love with gifts.--Charities use it to… Continue reading "It is Blessed to Give AND Receive" (Christmas Eve Congregational Lovefeast Message 2008)