tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post1657484848983479454..comments2023-11-03T05:46:44.728-04:00Comments on RevGalBlogPals: 11th Hour Preacher Party: be not anxious editionStephanie Anthony/She Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-5653830833783988732008-09-21T09:23:00.000-04:002008-09-21T09:23:00.000-04:00teri,reliance and trust...i like that.I ended up w...teri,<BR/>reliance and trust...i like that.<BR/>I ended up with an extra couple of hundred word as i brought in the economy and gas prices issue to tie in...<BR/>now, uh, thanks teri!!!!<BR/>I have two more words to an already kinda long sermon.<BR/>Anyhow, once again the lectionary proves itself to be quite valid in our times today.<BR/>okay, I got a last mintue prep before Sunday School<BR/>Break a leg everybody (except for KP!!!!, she's already done that!)<BR/>We need a good catch phrase for revgals and pals who are gonna preach...<BR/>hmmm....1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-28456535427972171872008-09-21T09:17:00.000-04:002008-09-21T09:17:00.000-04:00I finished up about 2 p.m. and now I'm back up to ...I finished up about 2 p.m. and now I'm back up to print it. And my printer is out of ink! Argh!<BR/><BR/>I'm mailing it to my computer at church and hoping. That doesn't always work in anything like a speedy manner.<BR/><BR/>Blessings on your proclaiming and your day!Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-46311758511325788982008-09-21T08:23:00.000-04:002008-09-21T08:23:00.000-04:00I'm leaving the economic stuff to my prayers of th...I'm leaving the economic stuff to my prayers of the people, but then I'm doing the parting of the sea from last week so it seems, at least to me, a little less obvious. Also, I have a three week mini-series coming up on justice-type issues, so I think I'll hold more of my preaching on these subject 'til then.Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-62610220665063284562008-09-21T08:10:00.000-04:002008-09-21T08:10:00.000-04:00hmm, i was thinking that too. I do say "saying Go...hmm, i was thinking that too. I do say "saying God will provide sounds cliche and naive in times like ours, and I suspect it did to the Israelites too." Then I go on to talk a little about how the Israelites learned that they literally had to depend on God for everything, including daily bread. We think we're independent but what we also need to learn is reliance and trust. I wonder if that's explicit enough?<BR/><BR/>Once again I wish I was preaching on the gospel...it would be so much clearer. but the exodus series continues.....Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-56525735319726530092008-09-21T08:00:00.000-04:002008-09-21T08:00:00.000-04:00Mary Beth, thank you for that imperative; I was ju...Mary Beth, thank you for that imperative; I was just looking over my sermon and thinking I needed to add something more specific about the economy to it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-64144433377194357252008-09-21T07:41:00.000-04:002008-09-21T07:41:00.000-04:00Katie, I think if the sermon I hear today does NOT...Katie, I think if the sermon I hear today does NOT mention economics (particularly as we are in the midst of our stewardship campaign) - it will be loss of a huge opportunity. <BR/><BR/>Humbly spoken, as a hearer of the sermon rather than as a preacher: you gotta put it where the people are. <BR/><BR/>Blessings on all who proclaim, preach, lead worship, and share music to God's glory this day!Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970052534402740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-10384719340417247742008-09-21T07:06:00.000-04:002008-09-21T07:06:00.000-04:00grr. I'm trying to make my sermon more about grac...grr. I'm trying to make my sermon more about grace than economics, but with the economic crisis it is becoming more and more and more difficult.Katie Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01143363139786424632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-59682041719740361592008-09-21T06:39:00.000-04:002008-09-21T06:39:00.000-04:00It's coming together. Kettle corn sounds good, bu...It's coming together. Kettle corn sounds good, but I'd already planned for monkey bread, thanks to sermons4kids. Besides, I'm hungry for it myself!<BR/><BR/>Sherev, I like the idea of really worshiping rather than just talking about it. So what if it's a distraction from what is probably a wonderful sermon (why do we always sell our gifts and abilities short?) Isn't worship what we're supposed to be doing in church anyway?<BR/><BR/>Well I'd better finish this puppy up. I'd hoped to go back to bed for an hour or so, but not sure it will happen.<BR/><BR/>Happy preaching, all.Kim in KCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06965504796391007511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-85397246224592637622008-09-21T06:20:00.000-04:002008-09-21T06:20:00.000-04:00Morning all, I'm back up and at it as well. Gotta...Morning all, I'm back up and at it as well. Gotta put an end on this sermon, because I also just realized I forgot to prepare for the Sunday School lesson. Ouch! Guess I'll be winging that. Oh, and kettle corn to pop....<BR/><BR/>Peace to you as you proclaim the word today!Presby Babehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15234311438408539689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-53787600874574764262008-09-21T06:05:00.000-04:002008-09-21T06:05:00.000-04:00good morning all!!! I've been staying away from th...good morning all!!! <BR/><BR/>I've been staying away from the preacher party lately,and I miss you!!! <BR/><BR/>I completely wasted away my Saturday - well, not wasted, I spent most of the day with some good friends... sleeping in after we all stayed up until 4am together talking and I finally convinved them to just spend the night. <BR/><BR/>But it means I wasn't able to be around for the preacher party! <BR/><BR/>I'm still doing the daily bread thing from Tuesday - and I LOVE the kettle corn idea for a children's sermon. <BR/><BR/>Hope all is coming together well for you this morning sherev and kim! <BR/><BR/>Sometimes I am a bit ashamed by the fact my sermon isn't done on Sunday mornings yet... but knowing others are here with me... well, i agree, it doesn't make me feel better, but it does.Katie Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01143363139786424632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-54925925263818993262008-09-21T05:36:00.000-04:002008-09-21T05:36:00.000-04:00Thanks, Kim. I'm here!Got up 20 minutes ago - - w...Thanks, Kim. I'm here!<BR/><BR/>Got up 20 minutes ago - - well, I accidentally hit the snooze button so it's more like 11. Then I ran through my Scripture story-telling and did it all without my script. Great. Now I need to write.<BR/><BR/>Fortunately or unfortunately, I had this idea last night before going to sleep to sort of rearrange the middle of the service. My readings are the Exodus parting of the sea and the songs of Moses and Miriam in the following chapter. My plan was to preach about how the communal salvific act brought the people of Israel together as God's people and that is marked by their worship as a community. Sort of "the family that prays together..." So, this is a mark of the people of God - - the celebratory worship of God when we experience the salvation of God in our lives together (and as individuals). Well, instead of just talking about this, I think we should do it in the service, which I had sort of planned to do with the children's time, but frankly, I don't want to give away my sermonic "punchline" in the children's sermon before I get to it in the main sermon. I think I'll tell the story of Exodus 14 (the memorized story - maybe with the kids up front for a front row seat), then preach most of the sermon - - getting to the Exodus 15 part about worship. Then I'll invite the kids back up while Exodus 15 is read (question about whether to call the lay reader back up to read this as she is scheduled to do), and talk to them and the adults about giving praise to God for the great work God does for us. I want to make up some refrain (preferably from the song) and have the kids repeat it while waving streamers and shaking tambourines, etc, as we move among the congregation getting prayers of celebration and praise.<BR/><BR/>Whew. I like it! I hope I can pull it off seamlessly. It may not be worth it to have the kids up front during my story-telling. Too much up and down and back and forth. But that might just get decided in the moment. The only other decision to make is about the lay reader reading the story. I think I'll do it, so that I can lead the kids in waving streamers during that time. We can talk about how it's OK (more than OK, biblically "approved" or mandated even?) to worship with our whole bodies.<BR/><BR/>Why the restructuring at the 11th hour??? Really!!!<BR/><BR/>The sermon it's OK. I didn't come up with this to be a distraction, but it might be that. I need to finish writing and see if it turns into that or if it truly adds to the service. I like the idea of actually worshiping and praising God instead ot talking about worshiping and praising God. That's where this came from. That and the idea of blessing/giving permission for kids to worship bodily/squirmingly - permission to the kids and grown-ups who are lovingly in the pews with them!<BR/><BR/>OK. Back to work to see if it's all going to make sense and not be distracting, disrupting, choppy. We'll see.Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-73032360393399918442008-09-21T05:07:00.000-04:002008-09-21T05:07:00.000-04:00I'm back. 4 AM here, but I think the HS helped me...I'm back. 4 AM here, but I think the HS helped me out when I was trying to sleep. I think I've got something, but now I have to write it. SheRev, you up?Kim in KCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06965504796391007511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-20485087627270442042008-09-21T02:51:00.000-04:002008-09-21T02:51:00.000-04:00Hey! Turn those lights back on.Antonia watch...he...Hey! Turn those lights back on.<BR/><BR/>Antonia watch...heh heh heh...<BR/><BR/>Sign.<BR/><BR/>What a long day, and a long week, and a long month...ahem. I am almost finished, I think. I'm not on the lectionary. I am doing a series on marriage. <BR/><BR/>It is 1:50 where I am! WOW! I feel like semfem--except this week she beat me!<BR/><BR/>Yawn...Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-68535584692695293122008-09-21T01:38:00.000-04:002008-09-21T01:38:00.000-04:00This has never happend befoe, but I have 1783.So, ...This has never happend befoe, but I have 1783.<BR/>So, I guess I will go with it and see how long it goes tomorrow. Maybe it will be done by noon(ish).<BR/>I got a wee bit into soem timely stuff and I got a wee bit into the song which title I borrowed and a wee bit into my weekend of quilt viewing.<BR/>ANd yes, stuck to my text.<BR/>I am off to write an prayer and then take a shower and to bed.<BR/>Blessings everyone!<BR/>Happy Sunday!<BR/>Happy Fall!<BR/>Happy ?<BR/>Should i get the lights?<BR/>Later,<BR/>1-41-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-20457548057833985892008-09-21T01:20:00.000-04:002008-09-21T01:20:00.000-04:00Sermon is done! Was chugging right along, then hi...Sermon is done! Was chugging right along, then hit a few bumps, but I think I'm finished now.<BR/><BR/>There are still some things on my to-do list, but I think I may just take a shower, print the sermon and fall into bed. That sounds lovely.<BR/><BR/>Blessings on all early-morning writers and all preaching, proclamation and pondering this day.semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-53136450652427273712008-09-21T00:36:00.000-04:002008-09-21T00:36:00.000-04:00I think I might be on to something, but I really d...I think I might be on to something, but I really don't want to plug away at it now. I'm going to finish my Scripture prep, and go to bed at midnight (30 minutes). 3:00 a.m. - - here I come! (Maybe 4:00 a.m. if the Scripture prep goes really well!!!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-40014338693901634352008-09-21T00:12:00.000-04:002008-09-21T00:12:00.000-04:00Sherev,so sorry for your family situation. Everyon...Sherev,<BR/>so sorry for your family situation. Everyone should have at least one cool grandparent or grandparent type...I hope you will come across somebody like that one day in your ministry.<BR/>Oh, and i did preach Exodus last week!<BR/>Nutella,<BR/>You are wonderful! Blessings on your computer...you are funny...<BR/>And Teri,<BR/> You are cracking me up with the sermon that is almost entirely a quote!<BR/>Also, I have struggle with the childrens sermon,...great idea!<BR/>I hope the little mom and pop store up the road will have kettle corn, as I am not up to a trip to Publix.<BR/>ANyhow, I am trying to get to my closing part in 500 words or so...<BR/>Does anybody out there ever feel like they dont know what there doing(Grey's Anatomy quote), raise your hand?1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-88528853396759826792008-09-21T00:08:00.000-04:002008-09-21T00:08:00.000-04:00I had a coke at the party tonight.That was a bad i...I had a coke at the party tonight.<BR/><BR/>That was a bad idea.<BR/><BR/>So now I am refining my children's sermon idea (the one with the kettle corn) and possibly editing the sermon too.<BR/><BR/>(sigh)<BR/><BR/>I'm also petting kitties. I can do pet therapy on behalf of anyone! And don't forget--I brought home goodies from they party and they're in the kitchen! The apple pie is to die for...local apples, heirloom recipe, yum!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-23943087971884946752008-09-20T23:21:00.000-04:002008-09-20T23:21:00.000-04:00okay, I re-wrote. I'm still not thrilled but I *t...okay, I <A HREF="http://clevertitlehere.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">re-wrote.</A> I'm still not thrilled but I *think* it'll preach...not sure. feedback coveted!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-2198380128391672502008-09-20T23:05:00.000-04:002008-09-20T23:05:00.000-04:00Game's over. No more excuses. TV is going off an...Game's over. No more excuses. TV is going off and I better write something!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-72848291591259910332008-09-20T22:45:00.000-04:002008-09-20T22:45:00.000-04:00I'm not done, but I am a lot closer than I was. I...I'm not done, but I am a lot closer than I was. I am about ready to pack it in and finish up in the morning. Perhaps the HS will give me a great conclusion as I sleep. That's my prayer, anyway.Presby Babehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15234311438408539689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-64444088097726297532008-09-20T22:31:00.000-04:002008-09-20T22:31:00.000-04:00I'm not thrilled others are still here with me, bu...I'm not thrilled others are still here with me, but I'm thrilled others are still here with me. <BR/><BR/>KWIM? Sorry you're not done, but I'm glad I'm not alone. <BR/><BR/>Still not one thing, but this football game is riveting. Thankfully it'll be over by 10:00 p.m. and I can get something started.Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-3777407690917821192008-09-20T22:26:00.000-04:002008-09-20T22:26:00.000-04:00My sermon is not coming easily. I'm on Antonio wa...My sermon is not coming easily. I'm on Antonio watch as we speak.<BR/><BR/>At least I finally thought of something to take the place of "intro story I don't have yet."semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-89215321791788471002008-09-20T22:23:00.000-04:002008-09-20T22:23:00.000-04:00I have returned from RCLPC Cafe with an assignment...I have returned from RCLPC Cafe with an assignment to host as well as lots of chips and salsa (fresh from gardens--yum!) and some amazing apple pie with a crumble top instead of more pie crust. Heavenly.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately I've also returned with no sermon, so I'm off to stare at a blank screen until words appear. Back later (sooner?? she hopes...).Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-14714231385236301222008-09-20T22:15:00.000-04:002008-09-20T22:15:00.000-04:00Y'all, this has been a quiet day. Did the sermons ...Y'all, this has been a quiet day. Did the sermons come so easily? I am headed off to bed, grateful to find we *DO* have some microwave popcorn I can press into action for the children's word tomorrow. Blessings to all who will preach and especially those who are still preparing. May a delectable film star of your choice appear at your door with a completed manuscript, immediately, if not sooner!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.com