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Sermons on Malachi
Gratifying StewardshipFinal Sermon in the Stewardship SeriesNovember 10, 2019 Advent, Christmas Eve, Trunk or Treat, Eggstravaganza, Easter Sunday, Vacation Bible School. When I, and probably most of us, think of these occasions, we experience fond and warm memories and feelings. It is not clear that similar reactions take place when we think of Stewardship Campaigns and Consecration Sundays. For some of us,…
Imagine my surprise: I began my renewal leave in the middle of October by spending eight days in Ontario, Canada in silent retreat. When I returned, I was surprised to find out major construction was underway just off Guernsey Road, just down from the church. On my short commute, I am now often slowed down and treated to a view of construction…
Prepare the way of the Lord! The prophets declare. During Advent, we are accustomed to hearing those words. Getting ready for what is coming next. Christ, incarnation of love, will be born. During Lent, we listen with earnestness. Easter is coming. The liturgical year circles through preparation and feast, fast and celebration. Our spiritual lives cycle on a larger scale as well. …
This has been a challenging week for our country. Deep divides were revealed. Now, some of us had known the deep divides were already there. Others of us were genuinely flabbergasted by the vastness of our understandings and perhaps misunderstandings. On Wednesday, a group of folks gathered here at the church for communion after the…