tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post694245661753049857..comments2023-11-03T05:46:44.728-04:00Comments on RevGalBlogPals: 11th Hour Preacher Party: "Wait! We Don't Have the Day Off?" EditionStephanie Anthony/She Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-12915484826963860882008-12-28T08:19:00.000-05:002008-12-28T08:19:00.000-05:00Singing Owl, we will be praying for you this morni...Singing Owl, we will be praying for you this morning.<BR/>Friends, remember the Holy Spirit goes with you today, wherever you preach.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-19774625139523589372008-12-28T07:41:00.000-05:002008-12-28T07:41:00.000-05:00Good morning to all of you and blessings and hugs ...Good morning to all of you and blessings and hugs for all of you above who need them! There almost seem to be too many to name! <BR/><BR/>I'm doing a short meditation on anna and simeon, on waiting expectantly and then not being able to keep our mouths shut, and I'm then opening it all up to the congregation to share their stories of Christmas Praise - where the Hope, Love, Joy and Peace of Christ has entered their lives this season. They will also be able to pick a Christmas Carol, if that helps them to praise God better. And then we'll conclude that time with "Go Tell it on the Mountain." <BR/><BR/>I think it will be kind of fun... as long as we have people show up this morning (bad roads) and as long as people decide to participate.Katie Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01143363139786424632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-37876660406748129292008-12-28T06:23:00.000-05:002008-12-28T06:23:00.000-05:00Singing Owl, may you find the time with your mothe...Singing Owl, may you find the time with your mother to be holy. May the silence resonate God's presence. And may you and your mother both find peace.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04722745745959393813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-81661477097119649732008-12-28T05:58:00.000-05:002008-12-28T05:58:00.000-05:00It is five a.m. and I'm off to the nursing home. ...It is five a.m. and I'm off to the nursing home. Time is short. Praying for your family too, Gord, and for all. So terrible about the 23 year old. May the peace of Christ be with us.Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-77039669942699563862008-12-28T01:15:00.000-05:002008-12-28T01:15:00.000-05:00ha ha and I thought I was the last one to finish t...ha ha and I thought I was the last one to finish this week's sermon. We were away for the day with our Son on his 30th Birthday. He is well. <BR/> <BR/> We are having a Baptism tomorrow and I'm preaching on the Anna and /simeon waiting and finding. <BR/> Seems appropriate to bring a child forward for baptism on this day when we think of Jesus being brought. What blessings do we bestow on anyone who comes in our midst? Not just as a babe but anyone who walks in. <BR/> Instead of saying Peace be with you...we've been saying. I thank God always for you. <BR/> Perhaps we need to greet everyone because if we don't we might miss the messiah. <BR/> anyway... one more orange then watch the last of Sleepless in seattle and get up in the morning and put ti all together. <BR/> Happy new year friends.<BR/>Blessings<BR/>BobbieBobbie Giltz McGareyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876798823416584511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-18719107673365924892008-12-28T00:36:00.000-05:002008-12-28T00:36:00.000-05:00Is anyone else still out there with any thougths?I...Is anyone else still out there with any thougths?<BR/>I forgot to say I also have orange spicy pecans to share and about a third of a glass of Chardonay left in bottle/ Any takers?1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-51127566429510779062008-12-27T23:43:00.000-05:002008-12-27T23:43:00.000-05:00RevHRod, I finally quit 'cause my hands were hurti...RevHRod, I finally quit 'cause my hands were hurting and I just couldn't quite beat Ted Nugent ... (GHWorldTour in case you were wondering)<BR/><BR/>Night y'all<BR/><BR/>Betsy, I agree, a fitting prayerThe Vicar of Hogsmeadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138554317024346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-74300220302783869412008-12-27T23:07:00.000-05:002008-12-27T23:07:00.000-05:00I finished my sermon for tomorrow. Glad I decided...I finished my <A HREF="http://purpletologicallyspeaking.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">sermon</A> for tomorrow. Glad I decided to with the journey of the Magi, as a potential church wants a "holiday sermon" in addition to a "regular sermon". <BR/><BR/>Many prayer requests and I add another. A friend's son died of cancer this morning at the age of 23...he had been in hospice for 2 weeks.Elaine (aka...Purple) https://www.blogger.com/profile/09439199680556347830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-46377856321356196772008-12-27T23:06:00.000-05:002008-12-27T23:06:00.000-05:00Well, it's short...but here it is...thoughts, comm...Well, it's short...but <A HREF="http://seekingauthenticvoice.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">here</A> it is...thoughts, comments, suggestions, HELP....if you are so inclined...Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-13825479427798129022008-12-27T22:56:00.000-05:002008-12-27T22:56:00.000-05:00Prayers ascending for Singing Owl and Gord. And fo...Prayers ascending for Singing Owl and Gord. And for all of us still at it this late in the day/night.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-71504571580008089672008-12-27T22:40:00.001-05:002008-12-27T22:40:00.001-05:00Singing Owl, the antiphon that's used at Compline ...Singing Owl, the antiphon that's used at Compline with the Song of Simeon seems especially appropriate as my prayer for you and your mother tonight:<BR/><BR/>Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.<BR/><BR/>May you both feel Christ watching, whatever tonight and tomorrow bring.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-29364230381610462262008-12-27T22:40:00.000-05:002008-12-27T22:40:00.000-05:00Prayers for you SingingOwl and Gord, and all of yo...Prayers for you SingingOwl and Gord, and all of you who grieve this day, or are preparing to. I seems to have been a rough one here.<BR/><BR/>If songbird left any brownies I'll take one as I head to bed, with the sermon unfinished. I need three more sentences, and, well, they just are not here tonight.<BR/><BR/>HS, hope you are getting your rest tonight, as it seems you will have a busy day tomorrow with all of us preachers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-30581103686945927172008-12-27T22:36:00.000-05:002008-12-27T22:36:00.000-05:00finished Anna and Simeon and posted it. although, ...finished Anna and Simeon and posted it. although, it still feels unfinished and a little flat. but I need sleep or the delivery will be very flat.<BR/><BR/>I have some peppermint stick ice cream, strong coffee, and Frango mint chocolates for any that are still writing/working.suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12328607781829676220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-21107533443728910132008-12-27T22:19:00.000-05:002008-12-27T22:19:00.000-05:00I'm one of those who is off tomorrow, but I'm doin...I'm one of those who is off tomorrow, but I'm doing Anna and Simeon next week. I look forward to gleaning from your thoughts next week. Just wanted to pop in to let you all know I've been thinking about you and praying about you today. Happy and blessed final preparations!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-87048904247772529042008-12-27T22:10:00.001-05:002008-12-27T22:10:00.001-05:00Oh, dear, and for Gord and family, too.Oh, dear, and for Gord and family, too.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970052534402740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-26695670700045801602008-12-27T22:10:00.000-05:002008-12-27T22:10:00.000-05:00Friends, I may be visiting Central Time, but my be...Friends, I may be visiting Central Time, but my bedtime clock is screaming "sleep! sleep!" I hope you have a good time together and get those sermons written! Blessings as you preach tomorrow, especially those with special challenges.<BR/>Good night!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-58202979094035227752008-12-27T22:09:00.000-05:002008-12-27T22:09:00.000-05:00Praying for the families, for Deb as she prepares ...Praying for the families, for Deb as she prepares to preach, for Singing Owl & family. <BR/><BR/>For all still writing and working.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970052534402740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-55874315692815552152008-12-27T22:08:00.000-05:002008-12-27T22:08:00.000-05:00Ok, preaching four different sermons in one week.....Ok, preaching four different sermons in one week...is clearly more than I can manage....the sermon for tomorrow is a mere 934 words...and, well, I just don't have anything else to say....but worse yet, what I am saying is simply - not much....big sigh...<BR/><BR/>Singing Owl...my prayers are with you and your family this night...Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-6857980812271248152008-12-27T22:05:00.000-05:002008-12-27T22:05:00.000-05:00I did have Lowcountry Shrimp and grits left over f...I did have Lowcountry Shrimp and grits left over from Xmas Eve. I polished it off, but since it is a virtual meal offeirng, I have plenty for all to enjoy.<BR/>I also have coconut cake and orange b-day cake.<BR/>Anyone need a cup of Fair Trade Coffee?1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-28625314189616114162008-12-27T22:01:00.000-05:002008-12-27T22:01:00.000-05:00Many prayers for Singing Owl and her mom at this t...Many prayers for Singing Owl and her mom at this tough time.<BR/>I had a bit of excitment as soemone got pulled over and arressted right in the front yard of the manse. I bet I get a bazillion ?s tomorrow!<BR/>Still working on sermon for tomorrow, but also watching Miracle. Thsi has been a great day for movies!<BR/>I love the scene where they must run drills after only tying Finland and finally one guy gets it and states he plays for the USA(after each one left claim on their own team name).<BR/>I have wanted to use it in a sermon and may try it on Jan 11 (Baptism of the Lord and the day we ordain new elders).<BR/>Might be a nice tie in with beginning of Jesus's ministry, beginning of elder's ministry and our idenity with our own baptism and calling.<BR/>We are all called to be bros and sis. in Christ.<BR/>But, that is two weeks away. I need a sermon on Simeon and Anna in exactly 13 hrs!<BR/>And I want to sleep.1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-62193300479483445482008-12-27T22:00:00.000-05:002008-12-27T22:00:00.000-05:00(((SO)))Well I just got off the phone with the org...(((SO)))<BR/><BR/>Well I just got off the phone with the organist. While she sounded rough this afternoon when we talked about the funeral hymns, she didn't sound remotely like herself now. So no musician tomorrow! Luckily the colletion of CDs we have just for this purpose has 3 of the 4 carols planned for the service and we can easily change the 4th. Hopefully she is available for Monday's funeral!<BR/><BR/>In other news, I continue to hold my (89 and 10/12ths) grandfather in prayer. HE is in hospital and talking to my dad last night, he will be there for the duration. Seems that some time this winter we will be flying to the coast. Mind you it sounds like it could be a slow slide into sleep.Gordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03767921257861340046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-7077868612963555772008-12-27T21:56:00.002-05:002008-12-27T21:56:00.002-05:00Vicar- definitely go with Guitar Hero but set the...Vicar- definitely go with Guitar Hero but set the kitchen timer so you don't play until one in the morning! ;-)RevHRodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16487849573949444379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-54299652643975227992008-12-27T21:56:00.001-05:002008-12-27T21:56:00.001-05:00Deb, I hope it goes well tomorrow, but I do wish t...Deb, I hope it goes well tomorrow, but I do wish there were more flexibility in your setting. I hope you'll have chances to explore other kinds of preaching as time goes on, too.<BR/>Singing Owl, that is going to be a very hard day tomorrow, you have my prayers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-22011340391997346222008-12-27T21:56:00.000-05:002008-12-27T21:56:00.000-05:00I'll take a brownie, please. St. Cass and Songbir...I'll take a brownie, please. St. Cass and Songbird, have a wonderful time! Praying for you Deb! Yikes! My sermon is tweaked and printed and I'm off for a quick visit at the nursing home before turning in. I'd think about staying tonight, but I'm already sick and don't want to get worse. Sigh...so sleep is in order. Wonder how much I'll get? ;-) Prayers to all still working, and those preaching tomorrow. Thanks for prayers for my sweet mother and me, dear friends.Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-47058020867414960862008-12-27T21:41:00.000-05:002008-12-27T21:41:00.000-05:00P.S. Vicar.... I vote for Guitar Hero. :)Oh - I ma...P.S. Vicar.... I vote for Guitar Hero. :)<BR/><BR/>Oh - I made mince pie yesterday... with lots of brandy and rum. Help yourself...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077252518911858612noreply@blogger.com