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“Good Words” (Sermon for 6/19/11)

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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Lent: Day 10

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

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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

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Lent: Day 7

So apparently today is "3/16" day since it's March 16th.  I saw on a friends blog that her radio station was talking about it and referencing John 3:16. Here's a link to the whole passage: John 3:1-21 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=167367397 This is also the passage that I will be preaching on this weekend, since it is the… Continue reading Lent: Day 7