tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post5365129559431002957..comments2023-11-03T05:46:44.728-04:00Comments on RevGalBlogPals: 11th Hour Preacher Party: Hoping, Waiting, Keeping Awake EditionStephanie Anthony/She Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-59991833380909799772008-11-30T09:11:00.000-05:002008-11-30T09:11:00.000-05:00You're welcome Katie Z. My thanks go also to Chil...You're welcome Katie Z. My thanks go also to Chilly Fingers for a wonderful connection about Advent not just preparing the manger, but looking to the future. Very well said, and just the kind of language I was looking for. The Spirit helped me tweak and repurpose for us here!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-23545991602655250182008-11-30T08:57:00.000-05:002008-11-30T08:57:00.000-05:00Praying for those who preach and those who hear.Praying for those who preach and those who hear.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970052534402740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-82832824286601645752008-11-30T08:41:00.000-05:002008-11-30T08:41:00.000-05:00I'm home..I preached it and though, as usual, ther...I'm home..I preached it and though, as usual, there was no reaction it felt OK from where I stood.<BR/>Posted it <A HREF="http://goodinparts.blogspot.com/2008/11/happy-new-year-sermon-for-advent-sunday.html" REL="nofollow">here </A> and am now changing focus rapidly to be in jolly family mode for the Christingle service this afternoon.<BR/>Blessings on all of you as you preach and pray this Advent Sunday.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171138485811816831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-17993015392428612002008-11-30T08:32:00.000-05:002008-11-30T08:32:00.000-05:00Katie Z., it's a much darker time than any of us w...Katie Z., it's a much darker time than any of us would have wished for.<BR/>Preach well, sisters and brothers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-82141342098187391802008-11-30T08:05:00.000-05:002008-11-30T08:05:00.000-05:00I've got all of the pieces of my sermon together. ...I've got all of the pieces of my sermon together. It is kind of disjointed, and on purpose. They are more of a series of connected reflections on advent and apocalypse and hope coming out of desperation and trust (thanks she rev) that are connected by a simple phrase from that news article. "Wake up" the billboard reads. <BR/><BR/>we'll see how it flies - its a much darker reflection than I was planning on.Katie Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01143363139786424632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-14880866309304904772008-11-30T07:34:00.000-05:002008-11-30T07:34:00.000-05:00I'm up later than usual (Man, it feels good to sle...I'm up later than usual (Man, it feels good to sleep that long. Will it be enough to inspire me to change my habits? Probably not.) But instead of being up at home, I'm up at work. BIL is still in the office sleeping, so I got myself totally ready and came here to finish. We'll see how this goes! I've got about half of a sermon, and, I think, the harder half is written. Off to finish up!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-18986609698723133962008-11-30T07:21:00.000-05:002008-11-30T07:21:00.000-05:00Templeamma, that's an incredible story.Anyone need...Templeamma, that's an incredible story.<BR/>Anyone need the boost of a fresh cup of coffee?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-35864241517813574822008-11-30T07:04:00.000-05:002008-11-30T07:04:00.000-05:00I'm up this morning with very little on my page. ...I'm up this morning with very little on my page. I took a notebook over to the friend's house to work, but didn't get enough done. <BR/><BR/>I was absolutely floored by Templeamma's sharing of that story. I was waffling around about the beginning of my sermon and I may just change it all and start there.Katie Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01143363139786424632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-37008877585632369992008-11-30T05:59:00.000-05:002008-11-30T05:59:00.000-05:00Ok, so it ended with a twist I didn't see coming -...Ok, so it ended with a twist I didn't see coming - but those are the best kind!<BR/><BR/>Blessings to all for a meaningful and peaceful start to Advent!<BR/><BR/>(even if not completely rested or healthy...)Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15876684424933696852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-35265620561088726832008-11-30T05:45:00.000-05:002008-11-30T05:45:00.000-05:00OKAY! The caffeine has run out and fortunately th...OKAY! The caffeine has run out and fortunately the sermon is finished. It needs a read-through or two and then a printing. I need a shower and maybe a few more minutes of sleep (?).<BR/><BR/>Good luck to all late-night and early-morning sermon writers and finishers!<BR/><BR/>And blessings on all pondering, preaching, and proclamation this morning.semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-66657408326196759032008-11-30T05:17:00.000-05:002008-11-30T05:17:00.000-05:00Hello Bethany! I'm just about to figure out my co...Hello Bethany! I'm just about to figure out my conclusion too. (hopefully.)<BR/><BR/>At least I finished the candle-lighting reflection for tomorrow. That's where I put all the stuff that didn't belong in the sermon.semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-39073984812212645192008-11-30T05:01:00.000-05:002008-11-30T05:01:00.000-05:00I am up and trying to tie the threads together for...I am up and trying to tie the threads together for a coherent conclusion - that isn't trite. God woke me up before my alarm, so apparently I have some more work to do!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15876684424933696852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-10055321711702533052008-11-30T03:49:00.000-05:002008-11-30T03:49:00.000-05:00Um, I fell asleep in my chair (ironically enough, ...Um, I fell asleep in my chair (ironically enough, I was not able to keep awake), but now I'm up and at em with the help of some Dr. Pepper. (I actually had a dream about missing church that caused me to wake up and get going!)<BR/><BR/>My intro is coming out rockily, but at least it's coming out. It makes me sound like a total Grinch though. I also really want to use the illustration Templeamma contributed earlier.<BR/><BR/>I see many of the late nighters are sleeping for now--anybody else out there?semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-12814768130173806572008-11-30T00:33:00.000-05:002008-11-30T00:33:00.000-05:00I think I'm turning in, too. I know my BIL wants ...I think I'm turning in, too. I know my BIL wants this bed before he drives 8 hours home tomorrow. I think I've got enough to sleep on and finish in the morning.<BR/><BR/>I'll get up early, and instead of writing here, I'll go in to the church to write. Maybe I'll even get done in enough time to come home and help the fam get ready for the morning. We'll see.<BR/><BR/>Good night, all, and blessings on your preaching, praying, and everything else you're doing tomorrow!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-75650865086078469862008-11-30T00:03:00.000-05:002008-11-30T00:03:00.000-05:00Hey all,good enuf ruff draft that I'm signing off ...Hey all,<BR/>good enuf ruff draft that I'm signing off for the night - I'll finish in the a.m. <BR/><BR/>blessings on your writing.<BR/><BR/>see you on the other side!<BR/>j.Jennifer Garrison Brownellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170014214291920971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-71932684157021684452008-11-29T23:55:00.000-05:002008-11-29T23:55:00.000-05:00No ending yet, 1-4, but I think I've got an "easy"...No ending yet, 1-4, but I think I've got an "easy" way out with a baptism following the sermon - hope in the promise that comes in the sacramentStephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-48852144727342984132008-11-29T23:54:00.000-05:002008-11-29T23:54:00.000-05:00littlebyverylittlelittle<BR/>by<BR/>very<BR/>littleStephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-70487048375175581572008-11-29T23:52:00.000-05:002008-11-29T23:52:00.000-05:00Anybody else out there?does anyone have a great en...Anybody else out there?<BR/>does anyone have a great ending with a message of hope?<BR/>Anybody want cocoa or hot cider?1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-43001039802624050412008-11-29T23:05:00.000-05:002008-11-29T23:05:00.000-05:00I'm backwards from you Juniper - - NO intro, but I...I'm backwards from you Juniper - - NO intro, but I know what I want to stay. <BR/><BR/>(word verification - drato)Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-2700777105510542602008-11-29T22:55:00.000-05:002008-11-29T22:55:00.000-05:00hey late nighters - I've got a great intro, but no...hey late nighters - I've got a great intro, but now I actaully have to SAY something....Jennifer Garrison Brownellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170014214291920971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-76725917974254228572008-11-29T22:53:00.000-05:002008-11-29T22:53:00.000-05:00Juniper and She Rev, I'm in for the late night hau...Juniper and She Rev, I'm in for the late night haul with y'all! I just had a piece of blueberry pie, but just one gingerbread cookie to top it off sounds delish.<BR/><BR/>I'm pondering apocalypses...small (losing pets, hearing bad news, losing a job) and large (terrorism, tramplings, shootings). And trying to write the introduction that's been in my head since Thursday.semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-21839858051087491762008-11-29T22:33:00.000-05:002008-11-29T22:33:00.000-05:00Of course, I'm here Juniper!Finally put an opening...Of course, I'm here Juniper!<BR/><BR/>Finally put an opening paragraph down on paper, so maybe this will happen before midnight central time. A few less games of FB Tetris than usual and I should be fine!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-75544584518303967862008-11-29T22:28:00.000-05:002008-11-29T22:28:00.000-05:00goodnight songbird!!who else is up?goodnight songbird!!<BR/><BR/>who else is up?Jennifer Garrison Brownellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170014214291920971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-10031709962524845362008-11-29T22:26:00.000-05:002008-11-29T22:26:00.000-05:00Y'all, I am heading to bed, but I want to offer yo...Y'all, I am heading to bed, but I want to offer you fresh baked gingerbread cookies before I go. Last one up, get the lights?<BR/>I'll be back in the morning to put on the coffee!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-14056167646557528122008-11-29T22:23:00.000-05:002008-11-29T22:23:00.000-05:00WOOT! A draft is done. I have to tweak and tighten...WOOT! A draft is done. I have to tweak and tighten 13 pages down to 12 (this prof will NOT read past page 12... sigh...) but I have three days until it's due.<BR/><BR/>Now I only have...<BR/>1 project<BR/>3 essays<BR/>1 paper<BR/>2 finals<BR/>and the semester is a wrap.<BR/><BR/>Oh.<BR/>And the first outline of my sermon is due Tuesday to the "dudes" (aka teaching team...) If you need to pick just one of my list to pray for, that would be the one...<BR/><BR/>Preach it, preachers! God's in the House!<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/>DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077252518911858612noreply@blogger.com