tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post366041575034504021..comments2023-11-03T05:46:44.728-04:00Comments on RevGalBlogPals: Maundy Thursday: Wash, Pray, LoveStephanie Anthony/She Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-49142276713578074782013-03-29T00:27:22.587-04:002013-03-29T00:27:22.587-04:00Prayers for you, Emma, that new life will begin to...Prayers for you, Emma, that new life will begin to emerge in your difficulties and that you will know God's presence with you even in these difficult days.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-6958632322932019262013-03-28T22:11:57.617-04:002013-03-28T22:11:57.617-04:00Pearl, we have Spring break here, many families go...Pearl, we have Spring break here, many families gone for the week and weekend. Good for them, hard for the church. I hope your nap was refreshing.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-38045439825802871172013-03-28T22:10:32.094-04:002013-03-28T22:10:32.094-04:00Sounds like a guided meditation is what the Holy S...Sounds like a guided meditation is what the Holy Spirit is calling forth from you - fabulous!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-69973050182569501812013-03-28T22:08:32.221-04:002013-03-28T22:08:32.221-04:00Robin, sometimes you just have to take the little ...Robin, sometimes you just have to take the little graces where they come. Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-82241076887175236372013-03-28T22:07:43.112-04:002013-03-28T22:07:43.112-04:00Ramona, I soooo hear you - that happens to me too ...Ramona, I soooo hear you - that happens to me too - thinking I have time and then I remember 85 more things I have to do, which I had otherwise forgotten all about. sigh.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-21382683572269679032013-03-28T22:06:19.033-04:002013-03-28T22:06:19.033-04:00YAY Joy, I hope the night went well.YAY Joy, I hope the night went well.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-87600722254942275612013-03-28T22:04:17.864-04:002013-03-28T22:04:17.864-04:00sounds like a very effective way into the heart of...sounds like a very effective way into the heart of Maundy THursday.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-61620559122582325212013-03-28T22:02:57.388-04:002013-03-28T22:02:57.388-04:00Sounds like a plan to me, Purple. Hope you feel be...Sounds like a plan to me, Purple. Hope you feel better soon. GOodness!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-61747373665206986472013-03-28T22:02:05.975-04:002013-03-28T22:02:05.975-04:00Robin, so sorry the hassle continues. And, that yo...Robin, so sorry the hassle continues. And, that you are so worn and tired. I have been there....praying for you.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-30599141953156895042013-03-28T19:06:59.309-04:002013-03-28T19:06:59.309-04:00Today is a public holiday in Australia, and most s...Today is a public holiday in Australia, and most shops etc are closed. Easter is a 4 day weekend, so lots of people go away for the weekend.<br /><br />Friday morning service over, now to visit a person who moved into a nursing home this week - and is not happy about it. The family are hoping a visit from me will help.<br /><br />then start putting the service for Sunday together. and maybe a nap this afternoon. I am sure a nap isn't a traditional spiritual discipline for Good Friday, but I am a sleepy disciple.<br /><br />blessings to those still preparing as you lead<br /><br /> a pearl downunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08850537216717300189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-76445359069661274422013-03-28T19:02:14.779-04:002013-03-28T19:02:14.779-04:00What a grace-filled moment for both of you. TBTG ...What a grace-filled moment for both of you. TBTG for your ministry and for that small moment of ministry confirmation.<br /><br />I thinking of Jesus in the upper room with "a lot of people unhappy" with him, even one who was at the table with him. Amazed and humbled that we are not alone, even in that loneliness and pain. <br /><br />It's been a bit of a challenging day around here, too, so these things are on my mind as the Maundy Thursday festivities are about to begin.<br /><br />Pausing to pray for you all before I head upstairs . . . Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00664886080822930195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-42764995455657316772013-03-28T17:03:07.268-04:002013-03-28T17:03:07.268-04:00I have just decided to do a sort of guided-meditat...I have just decided to do a sort of guided-meditation before the foot washing this evening, rather than a traditional homily or the traditional explanation.<br /><br />Mainly, I decided that because that's what wrote itself on the screen.<br /><br />On to the communion prayers...Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-77628414539571497842013-03-28T15:36:43.349-04:002013-03-28T15:36:43.349-04:00For these moments:
I have a lot of people unhappy...For these moments:<br /><br />I have a lot of people unhappy with me these days. But I've just returned from sharing communion with an 81yo man, homebound and in constant pain. A staunch and steadfast leader in the UMC all his adult life until these past few years.<br /><br />I asked him whether he had considered that in these upcoming 24 hours, Jesus shares in his suffering with him, and he shares his in companionship with Jesus.<br /><br />Never occurred to him.<br /><br />I suppose that there are these moments when I think I am here for a reason.<br /><br />Robin (posting elsewhere and not wanting to sign in)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-90696302246721641842013-03-28T14:24:32.732-04:002013-03-28T14:24:32.732-04:00Happiness is discovering you have a Maundy Thursda...Happiness is discovering you have a Maundy Thursday sermon you forgot all about - <a href="http://ramblingsjesusfreak.blogspot.com/2013/03/maundy-thursday-night-to-remember.html" rel="nofollow">A Night to Remember</a> - and I've never preached it to this congregation! I didn't even have to revise it - my joy is complete! <br /><br />Because as this day progresses, I'm discovering yet another detail that I don't have handled for tonight's service, or the newsletter, or Sunday... Funny plenty of time turns into crunch time!<br /><br />Although, I'm tempted to take Terri's beautiful reflection and read it in place of a sermon. Thank you Terri - it was much needed food for my hungering soul! ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01034492637745064803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-34060528021844091212013-03-28T14:10:12.896-04:002013-03-28T14:10:12.896-04:00Sounds like many folk are having a rough week--for...Sounds like many folk are having a rough week--for a variety of reasons. Thankfully we've nothing out of the ordinary here (just "normal" stressors). Otherwise, "just" foot washing and stripping the altar tonight and my sermon is done for Maundy Thursday (don't talk to me about Easter day!). <br />reverend joy.blogspot.com or just click on my name...Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04619770797618421513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-24451661125954993422013-03-28T13:06:25.234-04:002013-03-28T13:06:25.234-04:00I ended up with a homily about the Mandatum..the M...I ended up with a homily about the Mandatum..the Maundy in this Thursday...the mandate, the command, to love. Mandate is not only about command, it is about permission. We neither need nor want another command in our lives but the permission to love the unlovable offers us a moment of grace, relief from judgement of another and suspension of the fear that we didn't quite live up to the entire command...permission allows us to love even as we grieve, even as we suffer. Maybe in this idea there is a kernel that will open some healing and restore, through a new vision, a path to healthier relationships. Permission, to me, says, baby steps, not the whole ball of wax. Love in little ways, even as you are in pain; receive love in small gestures, even as you want to rebuke and condemn...love your neighbor, as a disciple of the one who Loved through all of that himself. (sorry if that got a bit preachy...)<br /> <br />God be with you, strengthening your heart as you rage and mourn...ugh...you and your congregation are in my prayers. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-38391183984056899002013-03-28T12:31:38.541-04:002013-03-28T12:31:38.541-04:00Potluck tonight as well followed by footwashing an...Potluck tonight as well followed by footwashing and communion. I am punting on the home communions until next week. Day 11 of being "under-the-weather" with upper respiratory syndrome. <br /><br />Thankfully, tomorrow we worship with the Methodists...normally we share the leadership and I have not heard anything from the pastor...and I am going to roll with it. Elaine (aka...Purple) https://www.blogger.com/profile/09439199680556347830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-24688647041230630682013-03-28T10:20:57.401-04:002013-03-28T10:20:57.401-04:00Potluck tonight, then communion, then Garden of Ge...Potluck tonight, then communion, then Garden of Gethsemane play. I am so worn down on so many levels. I am grateful that I have elderly folks to whom to take communion, although one of them wants me to preach like Charles Stanley. The organist drama continues. The church -- "Here comes everyone."Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898073277524952683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-4424418572465027632013-03-28T10:17:06.230-04:002013-03-28T10:17:06.230-04:00Here is the text from my reflection for tonight Wa...Here is the text from my reflection for tonight <a href="http://www.seekingauthenticvoice.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wash, Pray, Love</a>.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-50775753274011051422013-03-28T10:16:38.687-04:002013-03-28T10:16:38.687-04:00Oh, Pat, I'm so sorry. Judas, indeed. And ...Oh, Pat, I'm so sorry. Judas, indeed. And Terri, I love your Mary monologue - just beautiful. <br /> Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898073277524952683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-57283158347404601332013-03-28T09:18:17.683-04:002013-03-28T09:18:17.683-04:00Thanks to you both. It is a very difficult situati...Thanks to you both. It is a very difficult situation and guilty people try so hard to project their guilt onto others and I am having to protect the innocent in this regard. I have before spoken through the eyes of Judas but, as I spoke about betrayal last night I don't think I will do it that way. I am rather looking at how none of us are clean and how Christ cleanses us all if we turn to him.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243188862917969728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-30971274645269554692013-03-28T09:16:44.313-04:002013-03-28T09:16:44.313-04:00Praying for you, Emma, may you find peace. Praying for you, Emma, may you find peace. Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-81930380084056119052013-03-28T08:25:55.599-04:002013-03-28T08:25:55.599-04:00beautiful poem. my continuing depression and anxi...beautiful poem. my continuing depression and anxiety means I won't get to the service this evening but God is providing me with sources of ministry (like yours) and keeping me praying and writing. http://llmcalling.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/maundy-thursday.htmlLLM Callinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199375981896229914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-24043187329952970112013-03-28T08:19:23.373-04:002013-03-28T08:19:23.373-04:00Indeed Pealr, and I wonder. How well did they actu...Indeed Pealr, and I wonder. How well did they acturally rest, lost in grief as they must have been - and fear too? Whenever I am in deep grief and fear and in real need of rest I find that state to be illusive....and yet, they were commanded to rest. Interesting points to ponder, thank you for lifting this up!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-52499429002589089602013-03-28T08:16:22.694-04:002013-03-28T08:16:22.694-04:00Thank you, Wendy. I have been immersed in Mary of ...Thank you, Wendy. I have been immersed in Mary of Bethany images as I prepare to offer a homily from her perspective at the service tonight. This did just pour out of me last night.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.com