tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post1789504843496806475..comments2023-11-03T05:46:44.728-04:00Comments on RevGalBlogPals: 11th Hour Preacher PartyStephanie Anthony/She Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-78646638540736316262007-08-26T02:26:00.000-04:002007-08-26T02:26:00.000-04:00Good show, Vicar. I think I'm done--just some min...Good show, Vicar. I think I'm done--just some minor tweaking left to do. Whew!<BR/><BR/>Blessings on all preaching and proclamation tomorrow.semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-23269299390968405122007-08-26T02:04:00.000-04:002007-08-26T02:04:00.000-04:00Sorry, semfem, my children distracted me, mainly b...Sorry, semfem, my children distracted me, mainly by not being in bed where they were supposed to be. <BR/><BR/>I finally have a sermon. Hopefully, not too bent. <BR/><BR/>Now to print it, get prayers together, and put stuff in the crockpot for the church potluck tomorrow.The Vicar of Hogsmeadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138554317024346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-75749463951394059562007-08-26T01:00:00.000-04:002007-08-26T01:00:00.000-04:00750 words in, and I'm losing steam. What was my p...750 words in, and I'm losing steam. What was my point again? Argh!<BR/><BR/>Anybody else still out there?semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-46814723393083010742007-08-26T00:14:00.000-04:002007-08-26T00:14:00.000-04:00Oh shoot, and I just sent you an e-mail, Stacey!I ...Oh shoot, and I just sent you an e-mail, Stacey!<BR/><BR/>I think you have foiled my procrastination plans. Probably for the best.semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-11896587638857646032007-08-26T00:11:00.000-04:002007-08-26T00:11:00.000-04:00I'm headed to bed. Blessings to all who are still...I'm headed to bed. Blessings to all who are still working, and to all of us as we bring the Word in the morning.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17453551055054412289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-2484042794121232262007-08-25T23:42:00.000-04:002007-08-25T23:42:00.000-04:00Hey, all - checking in late as usual. We had a bi...Hey, all - checking in late as usual. <BR/><BR/>We had a bit o' Sabbath today: slept late (since VBS just wrapped up last night), went for a nice long family run this morning, then came home and mowed - trimmed - moved hostas - fixed the vacuum - went over to the neighbor's for an afternoon soda overlooking the lake - read the newspaper - enjoyed marshmallows roasted over the firepit. Yup, all of that is Sabbath for me - days when I can spend my time doing measurable tasks are a treasure!<BR/><BR/>So, I'm finishing my sermon while the Twins beat up the Orioles on TV. With luck I'll wrap up in the next half hour so I can get some sleep with no worries about tomorrow. My title is "On the Healing of the Sabbath" and I'm working with the premise that Jesus healed everyone present and even the Sabbath itself that day - sometimes we need to be broken before we can be healed.<BR/><BR/>Sleep well, all - I'll have the coffee on bright and early tomorrow.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157331552693781962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-78758624456691056272007-08-25T23:40:00.000-04:002007-08-25T23:40:00.000-04:00No need to be too envious; it's not as if I'm goin...No need to be too envious; it's not as if I'm going to bed or anything. My brain, as usual, will not shut down, so I'm still here. Anyone need some sustenance?Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17453551055054412289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-57890903087254596892007-08-25T23:16:00.000-04:002007-08-25T23:16:00.000-04:00Vicar, we meet again. Good to see you.Stacey, tha...Vicar, we meet again. Good to see you.<BR/><BR/>Stacey, thank you for the caffeine, and I'm glad you're done (but rather envious).<BR/><BR/>Finding some more nuggets of thought in the sermons y'all have posted, thank you! Now just trying to get some kind of outline that makes sense. Sigh.semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-78117890066483896492007-08-25T22:43:00.000-04:002007-08-25T22:43:00.000-04:00*passes the caffeinated beverage of her choice to ...*passes the caffeinated beverage of her choice to semfem*<BR/><BR/>I think I might be done...sort of. Eh.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17453551055054412289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-55300151471733205812007-08-25T22:34:00.000-04:002007-08-25T22:34:00.000-04:00semfem, I'm here, too, as usual.semfem, I'm here, too, as usual.The Vicar of Hogsmeadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138554317024346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-41683692526130926922007-08-25T22:33:00.000-04:002007-08-25T22:33:00.000-04:00Now I know it's late --- I'm beginning and ending ...Now I know it's late --- I'm beginning and ending with illustrations from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They'll think I've lost my mind. Though, I used Harry Potter last week and they were okay with that.<BR/><BR/>When I made my exit from the church picnic, explaing that I needed to work on my sermon, one member inquired "Don't you have a file or something? Can't you just pull something out to preach?" Another fellow added, "Yeah, we'd probably not know the difference." And still another woman said, "Well, can't you just wing it?" I love church folks!Presby Babehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15234311438408539689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-73946505411293508712007-08-25T22:27:00.000-04:002007-08-25T22:27:00.000-04:00Back from anniversary party and vow-renewal, took ...Back from anniversary party and vow-renewal, took some brain-clearing time to knit, now settling in for the real deal. Glad to see I'm not the only one still here :)<BR/><BR/>There was some great food at the party, but now I need some caffeine!semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-65355960386630297932007-08-25T22:08:00.000-04:002007-08-25T22:08:00.000-04:00I'm still here, too. Much later than usual. At n...I'm still here, too. Much later than usual. At noon I had to attend a high tea hosted by a church member at her new Bed and Breakfast, and then head off to the church picnic for several hours of fellowship and more eating. Got home at 7:00 with only a vague idea of what I wanted to write. I may just pack it in and set the alarm for a shockingly early hour.Presby Babehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15234311438408539689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-67720896893664663822007-08-25T22:01:00.000-04:002007-08-25T22:01:00.000-04:00Hey there! I am about to go to bed, have to be at ...Hey there! I am about to go to bed, have to be at church super early tomorrow.<BR/>Remember, the Holy Spirit has your back!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-12895732514525552772007-08-25T21:58:00.000-04:002007-08-25T21:58:00.000-04:00Oh good, there are still people here. Pounding ou...Oh good, there are still people here. Pounding out a conclusion...obviously not in a very focused way, since I keep checking in here.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17453551055054412289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-1266314759537751302007-08-25T21:49:00.001-04:002007-08-25T21:49:00.001-04:00Songbird, I really think there is an energy that c...Songbird, I really think there is an energy that comes along with the panic attack the encourages creativity. I don't know why. I really wish it were otherwise...<BR/><BR/>My day finally slowed down enough to read the links and posted sermons. Some real good stuff out there, such a creative group we are.<BR/><BR/>Cheesehead, isn't it nice tonight? Love the low(er) humidity, no rain, no BAD storms....I think I'm a bit south of you in Illinois - which means a little less rain but more wind, I think? (of course it's all relative at this point).<BR/><BR/>Chinese food. No, I resisted. Made pork chops, baked potatoes and steamed brussle sprouts. It was good. But Chinese food or better yet, Sushi, divine!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-25177613548302336752007-08-25T21:49:00.000-04:002007-08-25T21:49:00.000-04:00How did it become nearly 10pm? Anyone else still ...How did it become nearly 10pm? Anyone else still out there? May I offer you some popcorn? A glass of wine? I'm still plugging away here, but hope to wrap it up soon.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17453551055054412289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-91692409173668498032007-08-25T21:48:00.000-04:002007-08-25T21:48:00.000-04:00How's everyone doing?How's everyone doing?will smamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06632209393133155385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-51354690897432323052007-08-25T21:17:00.000-04:002007-08-25T21:17:00.000-04:00Whew - glad to see you all have had a productive p...Whew - glad to see you all have had a productive party! I've spent the day packing - we're moving on Thursday (only 5 minutes from church), and this was my last full day to pack. I think we'll be ready - hope the sermon is!Chilly Fingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364530398695776477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-23741639594732901942007-08-25T21:12:00.000-04:002007-08-25T21:12:00.000-04:00I'm baking a banana cake for my sweetie from his m...I'm baking a banana cake for my sweetie from his mom's recipe, and there will be plenty to share. <BR/><BR/>I'll leave it out for y'all. Blessings on all the writing.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970052534402740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-47122997370898178882007-08-25T21:01:00.000-04:002007-08-25T21:01:00.000-04:00Worse though, is when it is very late on Saturday ...Worse though, is when it is very late on Saturday and I am still not feeling the adrenalin rush.<BR/><BR/>Fortunately that is not where I find myself tonight.<BR/><BR/>Off to fold laundrywill smamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06632209393133155385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-2504501692693455212007-08-25T20:52:00.000-04:002007-08-25T20:52:00.000-04:00OK kids, think I am done enough for the evening.Go...OK kids, think I am done enough for the evening.<BR/><BR/>God bless those of you who are still working with words of witness which are sensible, significant and interesting to the ear of your hearers.<BR/><BR/>[music] "So long, farewell, auf wiedersein, good night ..."<BR/><BR/>I'm going to go watch the Tigers with my DH, and probably drop off into sleep ...Reverend Dona Quixotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00236153172787772792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-19597334807482091172007-08-25T20:32:00.000-04:002007-08-25T20:32:00.000-04:00Songbird, I know what you mean. Hmm...maybe I'm n...Songbird, I know what you mean. Hmm...maybe I'm not panicking enough yet.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17453551055054412289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-55454747006142811602007-08-25T20:31:00.000-04:002007-08-25T20:31:00.000-04:00Just finished! The schmoopie kids left for an hou...Just finished! The schmoopie kids left for an hour, so spouse and I got to hang out and enjoy dinner alone <I>al fresco</I> in the (finally) cooler dryer evening.<BR/><BR/>So I'm done later than usual, but it was well worth it!<BR/><BR/>I'm preaching Sabbath, and I'm trying something different: I'm going to lead them through a guided meditation, allowing them ultimately to feel God's arms wrapped around them. If it works as planned, everyone who willingly participates will get a few minutes of Sabbath tomorrow!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18324456402703897094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-13172191182221822512007-08-25T20:24:00.000-04:002007-08-25T20:24:00.000-04:00Krista-BethI always have to get my bulletin by Tue...Krista-Beth<BR/>I always have to get my bulletin by Tuesday as well--and Tuesday morning at that. Actually I usually start working on it Sunday afternoon.<BR/><BR/>But I like the liturgy resources sharing. MAybe combined with the Tuesday Lectionary Leanings????Gordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03767921257861340046noreply@blogger.com