tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post3039257229569343621..comments2023-11-03T05:46:44.728-04:00Comments on RevGalBlogPals: 11th Hour Preachers Party: Binding and UnbindingStephanie Anthony/She Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-39316896462475849412011-06-26T06:37:29.429-04:002011-06-26T06:37:29.429-04:00Good morning preachers! Holding you all in prayer ...Good morning preachers! Holding you all in prayer today.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-60017249994294155632011-06-26T01:39:39.080-04:002011-06-26T01:39:39.080-04:00Heading to bed. Blessings to all. See you in the m...Heading to bed. Blessings to all. See you in the morning.<br />And a good morning already to those across the pond. Hope you are enjoying another day at Wimbledon and have a blessed day in the Lord.<br />Heart is heavy today for those in Minot.1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-81382227884544657342011-06-26T00:55:25.755-04:002011-06-26T00:55:25.755-04:00Good moring lovely ladies, hope you have all reste...Good moring lovely ladies, hope you have all rested well.<br /><br />I have a hot cuppa, peanut butter toast and pondering done, I now need to bring this baby home.<br /><br />Hope you are all doing well, toast a coffee for anyone that needs it, at mine.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />EmRevemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015976963437163670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-9853370122743118142011-06-26T00:39:02.049-04:002011-06-26T00:39:02.049-04:00Thanks for the support ladies, this is the most co...Thanks for the support ladies, this is the most comfortable I've felt with a sermon on a Saturday night in a while. It is DONE and DONE and doesn't even need tweeking! <a href="http://peacebabe.blogspot.com/2011/06/servanthood.html" rel="nofollow">My contribution for the Romans passage is here!</a> I will even get a good night's sleep!<br /><br />Prayers for the late nights and those on the west coast. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818826208870852674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-40169833960057532682011-06-26T00:02:36.463-04:002011-06-26T00:02:36.463-04:00sherev -- your working date description was craki...sherev -- your working date description was craking me up, then I switched gears hearing about your upcoming situation. I'll be thinking of you guys and praying for resolution for you and for so many others!<br /><br />KJ - well I asked for the thing that would have the least side effects and taht's what they suggested. i'm pretty much foa lightweight for a 2-cold-medicine cocktail...<br /><br />ok, I have 1400 pretty good words, I'm going to sleep on them and then polish it up in the morning. have a great night, ya'll....Jennifer Garrison Brownellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170014214291920971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-32015482818389576112011-06-25T23:42:27.475-04:002011-06-25T23:42:27.475-04:00Prayers for you, Jill...that sounds hard, and sad....Prayers for you, Jill...that sounds hard, and sad.<br /><br />I'm finishing up here, just going to transfer the files over to the zip drive and head to bed. Whew! Hope everyone that is still working finished up soon...at least as much as possible...<br /><br />Blessings on all pondering, preaching, and proclamation this coming day.semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-73147653532919801142011-06-25T23:30:35.670-04:002011-06-25T23:30:35.670-04:00Prayers for all of you finishing up- or getting st...Prayers for all of you finishing up- or getting started.<br /><br />Tomorrow is my last Sunday at this church after having been there for three years. I am on to more cpe and some pulpit supply after this. Mixed feelings about my last day- lots of relief, but some grief. Trying to honor them and me with the sermon, but I don't know if I will be too emotional to say what I want to say. I'm using the Genesis creation text from last week and talking about God's relationship with us and our relationships with each other. My plan is to talk about how my relationship with them will continue in spite of us not seeing each other. Maybe if I focus on the feast coming after the service it will work.jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357355756076585187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-80855063038743216192011-06-25T23:27:57.814-04:002011-06-25T23:27:57.814-04:00Well, I'm back from the married-parents-pastor...Well, I'm back from the married-parents-pastor date night. That meant a stop at church to drop off the glass bowl and pitcher that will be our baptismal font in the morning, a swing by the library to drop off overdue kids' books, a LOVELY dinner at a leisurely restaurant, a race to a completely non-sermon-worthy movie (The Hangover II, yes I did), a stop by Wal-Mart to pick up photo paper so I can print the baptismal baby's digital scrapbook page, and finally a swing through the ATM when we both realized we had no cash for the babysitter.<br /><br />The main topic of conversation, however, was the impending government shutdown in our lovely Neighboring State. The state that employs my husband for at least another few days. Some folks are predicting this shutdown could be for up to 2 months. We're bracing for life on just my income. We thought it was just going to be for one pay period, which is not ideal, but livable. Much longer than that, and it's another story all together. Oi.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm back now and planning to put at least one of my connection points "on paper." I know I'll sleep horribly anyway, so I'll do the other one in the morning. I sleep worse with a sermon done than with it unfinished.<br /><br />Can I get anyone anything? How about a little bit of the dessert we had from the restaurant? Get this - - sweet potato waffle fries sprinkled with sea salt with sides of Nutella and peanut butter. It was so gross on the menu we had to try it, because you wouldn't possibly advertise something that tasted as bad as that sounded. It's true. It ROCKED!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-54394563118329537302011-06-25T23:27:15.118-04:002011-06-25T23:27:15.118-04:00Juniper, good call listening to the pharmacist ins...Juniper, good call listening to the pharmacist instead of me! :)<br /><br />Sermon preachable, will polish it tomorrow AM.<br /><br />Blessings upon all of you this evening and far into tomorrow.kathrynzjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07688707657432202432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-28321522243672670422011-06-25T23:18:55.786-04:002011-06-25T23:18:55.786-04:00Ok, childrens time finally gelling -- glad you lik...Ok, childrens time finally gelling -- glad you like that marshmallow idea, sharon - must be a ucc thing :)<br /><br />Gonna talk about welcoming not just being a thing that happens once, or when people first arrive, but a welcome extends all the way to goodbye. then bless the campers with a little thingy i found online. then sing go now in peace as a farewell/welcome song :)Jennifer Garrison Brownellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170014214291920971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-45785266715478971462011-06-25T22:31:12.590-04:002011-06-25T22:31:12.590-04:00Juniper, roasting marshmallows on the Christ candl...Juniper, roasting marshmallows on the Christ candle is a great image! Somehow I think it might please Jesus but not the serious Christians I know. I guess I just outed myself as "not serious" enough sometimes?!<br /><br />About my sermon: Pretty much un-postable as I am going to use the UCC extravagant welcome saying "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here" to begin with. And then ask if they will welcome me to join them, to go from the pulpit to the floor area. Then I am going to engage them in a conversation about hospitality. I've done this kind of thing a few times before and it goes over well. I hope it will this time, too. I have an outline and some info to throw in as we go. My main concern is keeping an eye on the time and keeping it moving forward to a conclusion.<br /><br />Many blessings to all in the preparation and the preaching of God's Holy Word!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00664886080822930195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-81216922740033823002011-06-25T21:50:58.539-04:002011-06-25T21:50:58.539-04:00Hey KJ - no ideas on the water/flailing movie, but...Hey KJ - no ideas on the water/flailing movie, but was thinking about the Big Lebowski when you were talking about watching the ex's dog. Cant actually quote it here, though, because it contains mostly fbombs. thx, btw, for the mucinex idea. I ended up with Afrin at the advice the pharmacist, which worked great, but has worn off now.<br /><br />So MOVING on to childrens sermon. Love Silent's idea (and congratulations on new little one!), but alas I have not produced a new child for 9 years, so that's not gonna work for me. We are sort of, in a low-key way, blessing members of our church who are going to camp this summer. So, was thinking about doing something about that, but what? I have rejected the great idea of roasting marshmallows at the Christ candle.<br /><br />And for Big Sermon, i think I'm about half done, but I'm at the point where I hate everything about it and think it's never going to get done. Hmm, long night ahead, I predict. Luckily, starting to count down to vacation, which is coming up in just a week.Jennifer Garrison Brownellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170014214291920971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-79723498125891038422011-06-25T21:48:04.833-04:002011-06-25T21:48:04.833-04:00Finally joining the party, with a recycled Isaac s...Finally joining the party, with a recycled Isaac sermon from three years ago (different church). I really wanted to grapple with the text in a new direction (which was what if Abraham didn't do what God wanted him to in the first place). But I've decided this congregation (pulpit supply) isn't the place to do so. Well, that and my company that wouldn't leave this week, and the birthday party tonight. It seemed a wiser course to pull out the old standby. (And Crimson, thanks for that link. More to ponder, for sure).<br /><br />And now you've reminded me (thank you) that I have to do a children's time. To go with the binding of Isaac. Do I just skip it and do the welcome mat idea? Hmmm.esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-35261645907580560712011-06-25T21:15:08.289-04:002011-06-25T21:15:08.289-04:00Well, I kept on writing when the band started, and...Well, I kept on writing when the band started, and it actually worked pretty well! I have a pretty decent draft now I think...mostly centered around a story of hospitality I heard earlier this month at denominational gathering...so I am going to make my exit now as we are between acts here and I don't want to look like a jerk and leave in the middle of someone performing.<br /><br />Will likely be back later as the polishing takes place...but hopefully it won't need to be a super-late night. Off to go purchase a welcome mat for the kids' time (thank you Sharon for the idea!).semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-11415816699152009052011-06-25T21:04:52.548-04:002011-06-25T21:04:52.548-04:00Mine is such a dinky little reflection that I'...Mine is such a dinky little reflection that I'm not posting either...then again I am only one of three offering a reflection in the service so I need to be brief. Perhaps later I will write about the service. <br /><br />In the mean time, I'm going to head off to bed. Thanks for partying with me. I have, still warm brownies for the late nighters...Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-80997663852789365252011-06-25T21:00:50.494-04:002011-06-25T21:00:50.494-04:00Strayed away from the lectionary a wee bit. Actual...Strayed away from the lectionary a wee bit. Actually, Matthew text is my secondary text, but am mainly focused on Ephesians 4:25-5:2 text. <br />We have had a difficult few weeks with people still carrying hard feelings over departure of previous pastor(he has been gone a year). It was basically a case of him being told (by higher governing body) that he had to find another call. <br />Anyhow....<br />We have had people place things on Spacehook about the church. They refuse to let up. So, we are at a point where elders are meeting with those who persist to cause trouble. <br />And, all week, this text kept popping up. So that is what i preaching about. Tough times.<br />But, in reality now, things are looking good for the church now. <br />It is positive, but the few are having to be told that they can disagree, but carrying past is not helpful1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-84354959711407969402011-06-25T20:58:20.018-04:002011-06-25T20:58:20.018-04:00Holding all those who presided at funeral/memorial...Holding all those who presided at funeral/memorials...and those personally touched with grief in whatever form it comes.<br /><br /><a href="http://purpletologicallyspeaking.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Cup of Ordinary Water.</a>...yep...Matthew it is.<br /><br />Hope to make it around to read the others tonight...<br /><br />For the children's time I am using a small table fountain and talking about how our lives "overflow"...when we help other people...even if it is just carrying a sack of groceries, sending a card, or picking up trash in the park.Elaine (aka...Purple) https://www.blogger.com/profile/09439199680556347830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-33591606929565486792011-06-25T20:47:28.704-04:002011-06-25T20:47:28.704-04:00Kathrynzj - just read that in a book, WWII couple ...Kathrynzj - just read that in a book, WWII couple engaged to be married, race across lake to island, as she fails, he "rescues" her and is swimming back before he tells her she can stand up. No movie, sorry.<br /><br />Ali, sorry to hear that. Death really hits home when it's a friend.<br /><br />I'm done, but not posting till tomorrow. see y'allRev Nancy Fitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06396344663987810043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-12858809417695101412011-06-25T20:35:41.339-04:002011-06-25T20:35:41.339-04:00Here's to sustainable sermons!Here's to sustainable sermons!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-89528963139845321692011-06-25T20:29:56.379-04:002011-06-25T20:29:56.379-04:00A large mocha, dark chocolate with almonds--I'...A large mocha, dark chocolate with almonds--I'm getting hungry. <br /><br />Finished and it's only 6:20 p.m. here in the desert. Too early for an evening walk. Guess I'll have to settle for a glass of merlot while I cook dinner.<br /><br />Though it was painful, I loved grappling with the Genesis text. It all opened up for me when I realized that this was an exilic or post-exilic text. Think that's due to someone's comment last week. It's good to be on a team of preachers. <br /><br />Now to a month off. But first attending a memorial service for a good friend from seminary. Not ready for this stage of life.RevAllihttp://revalli@wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-35752551325852968692011-06-25T20:27:52.523-04:002011-06-25T20:27:52.523-04:00I agree silent, nice idea for the children's t...I agree silent, nice idea for the children's time.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-14870841245327322492011-06-25T20:00:32.132-04:002011-06-25T20:00:32.132-04:00Silent, sounds great. And glad you are easing your...Silent, sounds great. And glad you are easing yourself back in. I 'allowed' myself a sustainable sermon every other week when I came back from maternity leave.kathrynzjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07688707657432202432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-3179472257965955482011-06-25T19:56:45.230-04:002011-06-25T19:56:45.230-04:00Tomorrow is my first Sunday back after maternity l...Tomorrow is my first Sunday back after maternity leave; I started back in the office on Monday this week. Sermon done (tweaked one from 6 years ago, just didn't have it in me to start from scratch this time). But don't have a children's time idea which is why I joined this party tonight!<br /><br />However, I just had an idea--maybe I could talk about the gospel and talk about welcoming and introduce the baby to the children. Talk about how when we welcome someone and do nice things for them we are welcoming God. We welcome this baby, but we also welcome others. Obviously that's not fleshed out yet, but might work. What do you all think?<br /><br />We are a really small, family-oriented congregation and folks are very excited about the baby, so I don't think people will feel like it's too much about me or our family.Silenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269153674584521816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-46985636695807528322011-06-25T19:54:00.136-04:002011-06-25T19:54:00.136-04:00Hey Em, I will pray for dream inspiration!Hey Em, I will pray for dream inspiration!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-53170590971586644272011-06-25T19:32:17.158-04:002011-06-25T19:32:17.158-04:00Still struggling to get the sermon that is forming...Still struggling to get the sermon that is forming to fit with the sermon they're expecting.<br /><br />Think I'll sleep on it, let it bubble away, and hopefully have a wave of insight very early tomorrow morning. <br /><br />Blessings all<br /><br />EmRevemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015976963437163670noreply@blogger.com