tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post1548173691060010106..comments2023-11-03T05:46:44.728-04:00Comments on RevGalBlogPals: 11th Hour Preacher Party - Seasons ChangeStephanie Anthony/She Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-30720379919190444662012-10-07T06:55:41.665-04:002012-10-07T06:55:41.665-04:00I'm awake. I'm awake! Coffee's on!I'm awake. I'm awake! Coffee's on!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-68786983190458565212012-10-07T01:21:15.074-04:002012-10-07T01:21:15.074-04:00Well, I think I'm going to head to bed shortly...Well, I think I'm going to head to bed shortly. This was a night I could have had everything done before I went to sleep, but I don't. Oh well. I just didn't want to think and write after a tiring day so I stayed up playing Tetris and watching TV. Not smart, but not my first less than helpful choice on a Saturday night. :) I'll be up bright and early. Prayers and peace for fall!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-82716495690090317332012-10-07T01:19:27.448-04:002012-10-07T01:19:27.448-04:00Well [in my most sarcastic voice], that's help...Well [in my most sarcastic voice], that's helpful feedback...NOT! Prayers for you for tomorrow, not just for the words, but for the confidence to know the Spirit is with you and reaching folks in your congregation.<br /><br />Late here, and my house is inhabited by a dozen teenagers who are here for the night. They are noisy but having fun, so it is all good. I may not think so tomorrow morning, though!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-81028891924270884782012-10-07T01:11:47.074-04:002012-10-07T01:11:47.074-04:00We have three Sunday a.m. services, and for St. Fr...We have three Sunday a.m. services, and for St. Francis, two of them are animal blessing. Both of those are outside, which is not too risky when you live in So Cal! The family service is not a Eucharist, but it follows the same liturgy we use other Sundays, and we do the animals when the sermon would be (now that we are up to 50 or more at that service, we try to have two of us doing the blessing). The other one is a Eucharist, though we adapt and shorten some things a bit. At both, clergy go to the animals, not vice versa. We also have streamers hanging to which people can tie colored index cards with names of pets who have died. Both are crazy, chaotic, and noisy, but they are annual favorites, and I am reminded that the kingdom of God is probably well-revealed in the process!<br /><br />Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-24515613944085555732012-10-07T00:05:35.998-04:002012-10-07T00:05:35.998-04:00I have a church member who has said something very...I have a church member who has said something very similar to me about a similar situation. My jaw just dropped. I sucked at responding to it.Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-18105778743160586802012-10-06T23:56:17.240-04:002012-10-06T23:56:17.240-04:00Holding you in the Spirit. Praying for comfort an...Holding you in the Spirit. Praying for comfort and calm.Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-71055113100529445932012-10-06T23:39:36.010-04:002012-10-06T23:39:36.010-04:00Prayers for you!Prayers for you!Back to Shinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356217734590924693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-71628117262436857072012-10-06T23:36:11.610-04:002012-10-06T23:36:11.610-04:00As I mentioned on fb earlier I was hoping to get t...As I mentioned on fb earlier I was hoping to get the sermon written before my love's folks (and assorted other guests) got here - didn't happen. That said, I got the house cleaned, stew and pumpkin pies made, turkey defrosting and somehow found beds for five people in our cozy place. Now to focus on the sermon. Since it's Thanksgiving in this part of the world - I'm focusing on Matthew 6, with the idea that what/who we worry about tells us something about the things/people we care about... and hopefully tying that in with being thankful and worldwide communion. I've got a few words written already so that's good. Even so - I've had some folks recently say they've been disappointed in my worship services and sermons, and on top of that, my love's parents are likely coming to church... no pressure right? I'm praying that the HS might inspire these words so that they might speak God's light and life to folks. Back to Shinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356217734590924693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-77373360784305230962012-10-06T23:27:01.253-04:002012-10-06T23:27:01.253-04:00Hmm...I had two conflicting paragraphs, so I just ...Hmm...I had two conflicting paragraphs, so I just ditched them both and the way seems to be clear now. It's done, although I'm kinda meh about it. Oh well. Can't possibly hold every single person's experience in one sermon. Hope it's coming together for you, SheRev.semfemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-87275851409796038572012-10-06T23:26:19.702-04:002012-10-06T23:26:19.702-04:00I agree with the hymn sing idea. Holding you in p...I agree with the hymn sing idea. Holding you in prayer.Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-75598347568857867932012-10-06T23:23:20.784-04:002012-10-06T23:23:20.784-04:00Oh no Ramona...maybe it's time for a hymn sing...Oh no Ramona...maybe it's time for a hymn sing tomorrow? Prayers for you...take care of yourself...even if that means no church at all tomorrow.semfemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-36327236289615239282012-10-06T23:03:05.281-04:002012-10-06T23:03:05.281-04:00morning worship is over for me. I preached on the ...morning worship is over for me. I preached on the Mark gospel, and one of my older ladies told me she had been divorced, and the church she had been attending would not marry her [to second husband], so she changed churches, which is how she came to be in this congregation. I had no idea she had been divorced, and my guess is it was a while ago. <br /><br />it is like letting a genie out of the bag, people can talk about the 'unmentionables' of life. <br /><br />on a sad note a family has a son [adopted] who causes them much angst, - drugs, trouble with the police etc. , apparently someone recently asked if she regretted adopting him, out in public. <br />what kind of dumb people inhabit this universe? at least it wasn't at church.a pearl downunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08850537216717300189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-17924646061175049792012-10-06T22:55:40.926-04:002012-10-06T22:55:40.926-04:00We just got back from the city. I had a hospital ...We just got back from the city. I had a hospital call to make up there and we had to stock up on supplies. So...I haven't even started yet.<br /><br />And I'm not sure if I'm going to get started now. I feel awful, been dizzy and lightheaded since supper and it's worse. I'm afraid I have an emergency room visit in my future. Not what I want to do on Saturday night! But after my parishioner's recent experience which landed her in the hospital with a triple-bypass, I don't think I want to downplay what's going on. Prayers appreciated -for both my health and the probability I'll be winging it in the morning.ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01034492637745064803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-75374141888138164972012-10-06T22:49:10.681-04:002012-10-06T22:49:10.681-04:00I hate that. Can you back up and see where the cor...I hate that. Can you back up and see where the corner starts to change the direction?Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-73136903988907892672012-10-06T22:38:22.203-04:002012-10-06T22:38:22.203-04:00Ugh. I seem to have written myself into a corner, ...Ugh. I seem to have written myself into a corner, instead of into a conclusion! Grrr. At least the kids' sermon is done.semfemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-12303781366894362722012-10-06T22:37:20.377-04:002012-10-06T22:37:20.377-04:00So sorry I have been a horrible hostess. The day ...So sorry I have been a horrible hostess. The day went very different from what I imagined, but probably not all that different from how those of you who single parent more regularly than I do would have imagined. I had respect for you all, but now I have have MAJOR respect for you. Exhausted. Tensed up. Wanting some time to think about the things I want to think about. At least I had the sense enough to predict this about two weeks ago and come up with an idea for worship that doesn't require as much prep time as usual. Thanks be to God. I'm going to finish the football game I'm watching (Go big red!) while eating a far bigger stack of Oreos than I can really justify, then write, hopefully finish, and get in bed no later than midnight. Will poke around here, too! <br /><br />Anyone else still around?Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-57407186793762622232012-10-06T22:27:00.400-04:002012-10-06T22:27:00.400-04:00Calling it done. Got virtually nothing done that w...Calling it done. Got virtually nothing done that wasn't already done this morning. I will be sorry about that at next week's preacher party. Hoping that all my World Communion ducks are in a row, and hoping that the bread people found something besides white.esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-10435887802465004952012-10-06T21:43:41.207-04:002012-10-06T21:43:41.207-04:00Like that peace pledge, Celeste.Like that peace pledge, Celeste.Elaine (aka...Purple) https://www.blogger.com/profile/09439199680556347830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-55388654305759628552012-10-06T21:16:58.036-04:002012-10-06T21:16:58.036-04:00Mmmmm...cookies and cream!Mmmmm...cookies and cream!Rev Dr Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14686528826414330355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-40452130209953101942012-10-06T21:12:26.567-04:002012-10-06T21:12:26.567-04:00How's it going out there? I didn't get my ...How's it going out there? I didn't get my ducks in a row for tomorrow's baptism, so I have some work to do when I get to church in the morning. From there I go straight to the airport, so I've been busy packing a suitcase! I'm on study leave this week with a long "to do" list.<br />There's cookies and cream ice cream here, and I'm happy to share. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-52656131627789738432012-10-06T20:56:37.063-04:002012-10-06T20:56:37.063-04:00I do plan on talking about Job next week - thanks ...I do plan on talking about Job next week - thanks for the heads up about Workingpreacher....Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-38265790202550726112012-10-06T20:38:46.016-04:002012-10-06T20:38:46.016-04:00I think I have finally pruned my sermon down to a ...I think I have finally pruned my sermon down to a preachable lenght. As I said on FB, ask me tomorrow if I still think my Grey's Anatomy theme was a good idea :)<br /><br />If you are planning to preach on Job more this month, I highly recommend the link on Working Preacher (in this week's Job commentary) to a plan for a six week series on Job. Even if you don't have that many weeks, the way she lays it out is really helpful. At least it was for me. <br /><br />It's after 8:30 and no dinner yet, so that is my next task. Hope things are falling into place for everyone--it's been quiet here the last couple of hours.Rev Dr Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14686528826414330355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-86661110816462369952012-10-06T18:31:09.687-04:002012-10-06T18:31:09.687-04:00I have many, many words on the page - a surprising...I have many, many words on the page - a surprising number actually, and too many - but they are not in the right order yet, and now I'm out of time. On my way out to go to dinner at someone's house (newcomers to the church), and I am expecting to get in late. Guess I'll be popping by the party after I get home!earthchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447310443886956100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-11841392610584489312012-10-06T18:29:48.081-04:002012-10-06T18:29:48.081-04:00I have it on both, and have used it a little, but ...I have it on both, and have used it a little, but not currently. Right now I'm using Remember the Milk, and I like it.earthchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447310443886956100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-54662043122264769872012-10-06T18:21:36.054-04:002012-10-06T18:21:36.054-04:00Does anyone use 'Things' for iphone or pad...Does anyone use 'Things' for iphone or pad?Rev Nancy Fitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06396344663987810043noreply@blogger.com