tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post2632635146932529054..comments2023-11-03T05:46:44.728-04:00Comments on RevGalBlogPals: 11th Hour Preacher Party: Juggling Plates EditionStephanie Anthony/She Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-67074256312147129472011-05-08T08:05:07.863-04:002011-05-08T08:05:07.863-04:00So, clearly, much of the fun happened after I chec...So, clearly, much of the fun happened after I checked out.<br /><br />Juniper, I have done monologues as men, too-- notably, the elder brother of the Prodigal son, and Joseph, dad o' Jesus.<br /><br />Songbird, I don't touch caffeine after 6 pm, so.... if you did, I hope you got sleep anyway!<br /><br />Ramona-- ah. Now I understand! Would it be great if other (ahem) ministers just accepted that we might be different than they are? Just a thought. Then you could preach exactly the number of words the Spirit put in your heart. How 'bout that?<br /><br />Blessings to all as you open your mouths to proclaim a good Word.Magdalene6127https://www.blogger.com/profile/11036211735489393308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-22680347362165399332011-05-08T06:17:33.476-04:002011-05-08T06:17:33.476-04:00I'm back to finish gathering my thoughts. Tha...I'm back to finish gathering my thoughts. Thankfully the Spirit joined me at my bedside table last night as I was heading to sleep, so I was able to jot down the rest of what I needed long hand in my journal. Now to type it up with finishing touches. It better go smoothly since something possessed me to hit snooze for almost 40 minutes.Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-27352429535693771362011-05-08T03:01:07.998-04:002011-05-08T03:01:07.998-04:00Well, it's not the best thing to grace the pul...Well, it's not the best thing to grace the pulpit, but it'll do (I hope.) <br /><br />Gosh, this was a hard week. When I set into things, I thought it was going to be easy, easy, easy. I guess that having TOO MUCH to work with is not always a good thing. <br /><br />I'm going to kick myself in the morning for not even mentioning Julian. <br /><br />The homily is posted on the blog.Cody Maynushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05541008640717802720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-89076864781978673162011-05-08T00:45:25.311-04:002011-05-08T00:45:25.311-04:00Can't wait to go to bed in 15 minutes. This s...Can't wait to go to bed in 15 minutes. This sermon prep process is not working for me tonight.Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-29245021299754879652011-05-08T00:18:24.280-04:002011-05-08T00:18:24.280-04:00Betsy, so glad for the time you are having with yo...Betsy, so glad for the time you are having with your Dad.<br /><br />All: Why was this so hard to do? I now understand what Cody means about juggling plates. Never could fit in Osama. But I'm not sure a life denier belongs on a life giving day.<br /><br />Realized I had assiduously avoided Mother's Day and had somehow missed Emmaus. Oh well--not any more. Ended up with Mothering God. Glad for all the companionship on the way today.<br /><br />The result is here: https://revalli.wordpress.comRevAllihttp://revalli@wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-8880434793261308852011-05-07T23:59:53.177-04:002011-05-07T23:59:53.177-04:00Whew-- You are all such a blessing. Thanks to the...Whew-- You are all such a blessing. Thanks to the assembled wisdom an creativity of you RevGals, I have wrapped up my own sermon-writing. I spent two hours dealing with an escaped bull and a damaged fence this afternoon, so I really didn't think I'd be able to get back into sermon mode, but thanks to y'all I've...well...grabbed the bull by the horns.<br /><br />I'm posting the sermon <a href="http://mainecowgaels.blogspot.com/2011/05/bread-and-salt.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> and would welcome comments. (There's an oblique reference to Bin Laden's death but I hope I've referred to it in a way that steers people back to the Gospel message.)<br /><br />May the Holy Spirit uphold all those still writing or otherwise struggling. Peace be with you!MaineCelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06318937035647123010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-39496726430990100192011-05-07T23:39:23.256-04:002011-05-07T23:39:23.256-04:00Oh ramona! I remember a neutral pulpit experience ...Oh ramona! I remember a neutral pulpit experience when I assumed too much about the "business center" that was advertised on the website of the hotel where I was staying. I wrote my sermon Saturday night/Sunday morning on the single computer in the lobby of the hotel (that was hosting a wedding party, no less), then drove 20 miles into a larger city at 2 a.m. to find a Kinko's to print. Good Lord it was miserable!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-73167673035494607782011-05-07T23:36:29.495-04:002011-05-07T23:36:29.495-04:00revnancy - - It may be too late for you to catch t...revnancy - - It may be too late for you to catch this, but I have preached from my iPad from the week I got it. Haven't used paper since. I put it into Good Reader, a pdf reader, and flip pages with a tap on the right side of the "page." The page flipping motion doesn't always work smoothly. I also make sure the pages are numbered on the document so that I can glance there and be sure that I actually turned the page.Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-26509523809922074952011-05-07T22:49:41.074-04:002011-05-07T22:49:41.074-04:00I'm going to leave this party to the night owl...I'm going to leave this party to the night owls!! Preach well, all Of you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-86899237716221760432011-05-07T22:34:57.580-04:002011-05-07T22:34:57.580-04:00I finally decided toward the end of the week to le...I finally decided toward the end of the week to lead a discussion during the sermon time. I had a great feeling about it when I decided it, but now I need to work on the framing pieces for that and I'm less inspired. I haven't done much yet, but maybe once I get into it that inspiration will come back.<br /><br />We've had a great family day today, well, family minus one. My boy (4 next month) left this week for 2+ weeks with his grandparents. He got to plant corn from the tractor with Grandpa today so he's in heaven. We've been doing a few things that are more stressful with him, so I guess this has been a good trip for all of us so far. I'm definitely starting to miss him, though. <br /><br />Will read through and see where everyone else has been today!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-17580778104818296112011-05-07T22:33:36.320-04:002011-05-07T22:33:36.320-04:00Your prayers are being felt here; we've had a ...Your prayers are being felt here; we've had a day of more laughter and recollection than sadness, and my dad has had some short periods of alertness, speaking a few words and smiling at our presence. As is so often the case, his body may be stronger than it appeared yesterday--when his death looked imminent--but we know his days are clearly very short. When I have moments of feeling overwhelmed, I remind myself of all the prayers from so many people that are holding me up when I don't have the strength to do it myself.<br /><br />RDM, congratulations!<br /><br />I love all the wonderful ways of approaching the many themes of this week and this gospel.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-42218424506547733052011-05-07T22:05:59.244-04:002011-05-07T22:05:59.244-04:00Midday, all done. OBL didn't get a mention. G...Midday, all done. OBL didn't get a mention. Glad I mentioned Mother’s Day as I don’t think the person leading prayers included it.<br /><br />Usually husband and I would go out for lunch, but being Mother’s Day all the cafés will be busy, so maybe eggs on toast? <br /><br />I am so glad to have all of you as company in ministry, time zones and continents may separate us, but the community is a very encouraging one for me. God bless you all.a pearl downunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08850537216717300189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-21717629063413291212011-05-07T22:05:08.774-04:002011-05-07T22:05:08.774-04:00Ok - I can't cut any more. Well, I could, but...Ok - I can't cut any more. Well, I could, but I won't. 1683 words will just have to be just right! "Mothers and Other Women of the Faith" can be read <a href="http://ramblingsjesusfreak.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">here.</a><br /><br />@LMM - I wish I could have included Julian of Norwich! I love her mothering images of God.<br /><br />Blessing as for those of you continuing to sermonate. Time for me to be blessed through your sermons!ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01034492637745064803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-17778395257547140692011-05-07T21:55:30.947-04:002011-05-07T21:55:30.947-04:00Because of confirmation, I had been thinking about...Because of confirmation, I had been thinking about this sermon for a few weeks even though I hadn't started actually working on it until today. I'm pretty sure the "long arc" of thought helped considerably because I am finished.<br /><br />Sermon, regular prayers, & Mother's Day litany are all printed.<br /><br />I just don't know what to do with OBL tomorrow. Hoping the Holy Spirit catches up with me about that one very soon.The Vicar of Hogsmeadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138554317024346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-2142415663711781312011-05-07T21:34:32.303-04:002011-05-07T21:34:32.303-04:00All right...I'm calling it a night...calgon ta...All right...I'm calling it a night...calgon take me take me away...thanks for hosting, Songbird, and for all of you!<br /><br />prayers for all of you tomorrow!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-47021125797207778332011-05-07T21:20:18.400-04:002011-05-07T21:20:18.400-04:00The good news is I have a sermon! It is not about ...The good news is I have a sermon! It is not about Osama Bin Laden; I'll get to him in the prayer. It's not about Mother's Day, unless you pay attention to the stuff about mothers in it in the right way. It's mostly about the love that's there already, even before we see it: <a href="http://reflectionary.blogspot.com/2011/05/thats-all-right.html" rel="nofollow">That's All Right</a>.<br /><br />Terri, you are in my thoughts and prayers, for a good night's sleep!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-5363971368371502092011-05-07T21:18:04.699-04:002011-05-07T21:18:04.699-04:00wow - blankets, babies, confirmation, Osama, Emmau...wow - blankets, babies, confirmation, Osama, Emmaus and Mother's Day poetry! So many plates juggling!<br />I've been struck with the commemoration of Julian of Norwich this week and connecting her search for grace to the journey on the road to Emmaus. After attending a Cubs game today(my daughters' first!), I'm just settling in to work on the sermon for tomorrow. Imagine my delight when I pulled my notes on Julian and saw that it was (probably) May 8 of her 30th year when she had the 15 revelations that would propel her into a life as an 'anchoress'. The book she authored, Revelations of Divine Love, tells of the many and various loves that God has for humankind...in many ways like a loving mother. So now, I sit here with jasmine tea, nutella on muffin and what seems to be a focus point! Hallelujah!LMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711232737873413867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-65174911296120894782011-05-07T21:00:04.780-04:002011-05-07T21:00:04.780-04:00No preaching for me tomorrow, but working on the p...No preaching for me tomorrow, but working on the pastoral prayer. I have been the one to skip Mother's Day worship and so I know the pain, but also have been one of the lucky ones that hope fulfilled in the earthly kingdom. SO many have not.<br /><br />And so yes to a mention, but a soft one. Pearl downunder, thank you for the poetic prompt.<br /><br />I'm also thinking OBL should be mentioned but don't know if AP is doing that in the sermon or not.<br /><br />Hmmm.... I think I'll read some sermons and come back.<br /><br />You all are such a blessing.kathrynzjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07688707657432202432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-77265183522807318472011-05-07T20:56:29.583-04:002011-05-07T20:56:29.583-04:00@Magadelene - 1800 words wouldn't be a problem...@Magadelene - 1800 words wouldn't be a problem, especially if it was a particularly good sermon. But this is my former internship congregation. The pastor is fairly brief - 10 to 12 minutes - while I would aim for 15-18. He always gave me a hard time for my sermons being too long! So when I preach there I try to stay closer to 1000 words than 1500.<br /><br />However, I am talking about a lot of our mothers in the faith and I am not sure that everyone will understand all the references. So it may just have to be long-winded. No communion so I can go for it if I need to.ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01034492637745064803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-73864973611786237572011-05-07T20:47:58.612-04:002011-05-07T20:47:58.612-04:00Litany here
Pearl, I just picked the Capital Terr...Litany <a href="http://lutheranjulia.blogspot.com/2011/05/litany-for-mothers-day.html" rel="nofollow">here</a><br /><br />Pearl, I just picked the Capital Territory time zone and compared to Alaska.. 18 hours diff.Pastor Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483149432826000955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-31124015224562839952011-05-07T20:45:02.321-04:002011-05-07T20:45:02.321-04:00..wondering if I take a hot bath will I become rel.....wondering if I take a hot bath will I become relaxed and drowsy enough to get a good nights sleep before my first Sunday in new parish?...I could also add a cup of Tension Tamer tea. <br /><br />I'm not really anxious - but I know myself well enough to know that I don't sleep on Saturday nights when I have to preach on Sunday morning...Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-18959580183184597622011-05-07T19:35:53.670-04:002011-05-07T19:35:53.670-04:00I love the squares. I'm eating cereal, too. (H...I love the squares. I'm eating cereal, too. (Home alone.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-6885836671011933172011-05-07T19:27:54.431-04:002011-05-07T19:27:54.431-04:00@ Terri quaker oat squares is the meal of champion...@ Terri quaker oat squares is the meal of champions. If it weren't for the squares I'd never eat.God_Guurrlllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184002827799859297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-20560420505519346302011-05-07T18:39:18.181-04:002011-05-07T18:39:18.181-04:00dinner - cereal and milk (Quaker Oat Squares, AKA ...dinner - cereal and milk (Quaker Oat Squares, AKA dinner by myself)...Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-15086838049953877692011-05-07T18:37:33.198-04:002011-05-07T18:37:33.198-04:00So what's for dinner?So what's for dinner?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.com