tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post7652372323982992663..comments2023-11-03T05:46:44.728-04:00Comments on RevGalBlogPals: 11th Hour Preacher Party: Wow, that was fast! EditionStephanie Anthony/She Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-18957828859392890132009-12-27T09:13:24.100-05:002009-12-27T09:13:24.100-05:00Well, I have a sermon of sorts. And I know that th...Well, I have a sermon of sorts. And I know that the Holy Spirit has my back as he has all of yours.<br /><br />May we grow in wisdom and grace as well.<br /><br />May it go well for all of us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654861033242845082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-68368175837253623582009-12-27T07:15:54.881-05:002009-12-27T07:15:54.881-05:00Oh, dear, I wasn't much of a hostess for this ...Oh, dear, I wasn't much of a hostess for this quiet day after Christmas party! I fear I left you on your own too much. Thanks to all who offered hospitality and many blessings as you tell the stories of our faith this morning.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-66208011846523130882009-12-27T05:06:57.573-05:002009-12-27T05:06:57.573-05:00Good morning everybody,
Been up since 3:00 am due...Good morning everybody,<br /><br />Been up since 3:00 am due to my kitteh's nocturnal adventures. We are going to have to start sleeping with the bedroom door closed. Kitteh is just not getting that I am not the type to get up in the middle of the night to entertain felines.<br /><br />I have freshly brewed coffee!<br /><br />ps. the word verification is unfaid. I hope to unfaid today.God_Guurrlllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184002827799859297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-32093700390103039952009-12-27T01:24:18.979-05:002009-12-27T01:24:18.979-05:00I usually go to bed about 1 AM, and it is now. I ...I usually go to bed about 1 AM, and it is now. I just finished. I have 2,500 words and a message that surprised me. So I think it works. <br /><br />Luke 1 and 2 are the introductory paragraph. The temple story is the thesis statement. We are to do God's work in this world--all the rest of Luke is the examples Jesus gave of how we should live. Then Jesus goes to Jerusalem again to conclude. <br /><br />The holy spirit has certainly been at work tonight. And now I print.A. Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461571149437568776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-49588067434121775042009-12-27T01:22:36.888-05:002009-12-27T01:22:36.888-05:00If there's anyone still up and working, or wil...If there's anyone still up and working, or willing to have sweets first thing in the morning, there's a huge platter of homemade fudge, cookies, and candy on the counter; the fridge has lots of potatoes, salads, and drinks. Help yourself, while the Spirit helps you :-)Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-33147698193346722672009-12-27T00:46:38.953-05:002009-12-27T00:46:38.953-05:00We all totally rock! WOOHOO! I just finished my ...We all totally rock! WOOHOO! I just finished my edits and am ready to print and head to bed after starting another load of laundry.<br /><br />Blessings on all pondering, preaching, and proclamation this morning!semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-34084890125013122362009-12-27T00:33:38.998-05:002009-12-27T00:33:38.998-05:00Vicar and 1-4 - Yipee! I'm done, too. The ar...Vicar and 1-4 - Yipee! I'm done, too. The art took a little longer than I hoped, but I'm heading to bed with nothing more to do in the morning. Peace!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-72484096546803297842009-12-26T23:57:38.277-05:002009-12-26T23:57:38.277-05:00And I am done before midnight.
Woot-wootAnd I am done before midnight.<br />Woot-woot1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-3703323119031488152009-12-26T23:52:11.117-05:002009-12-26T23:52:11.117-05:00I'm done! and it's still double digit hour...I'm done! and it's still double digit hours! Everything is printed so I am off to get warm and fall asleep. Blessings on your SundayThe Vicar of Hogsmeadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138554317024346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-73604568003354164842009-12-26T23:22:23.999-05:002009-12-26T23:22:23.999-05:00I'm back from dinner (and AMAZING chocolate pe...I'm back from dinner (and AMAZING chocolate peanut butter cake) with an old friend. We live too close together to get together this infrequently. (sigh)<br /><br />So, now I need to put in the last few pictures and call it a night. I want to fall asleep watching SNL in my be, so I have about 13 minutes. I think I can do it!!!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-44651458085351158862009-12-26T22:43:41.983-05:002009-12-26T22:43:41.983-05:00Yep, 1997, back when a file name could only have 8...Yep, 1997, back when a file name could only have 8 total letters or numbers. Its file name is 122897sm.<br /><br />And, it doesn't look like I've "touched" it since then. I don't always preach the Sunday after Christmas.The Vicar of Hogsmeadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138554317024346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-33209131507852523572009-12-26T22:28:56.717-05:002009-12-26T22:28:56.717-05:00Yay, Vicar!!! Wow, a sermon from 1997. Talk about ...Yay, Vicar!!! Wow, a sermon from 1997. Talk about a gift that keeps on giving!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-12709791211348366082009-12-26T22:26:04.306-05:002009-12-26T22:26:04.306-05:00I am thrilled that I found a sermon from 1997 that...I am thrilled that I found a sermon from 1997 that has great "bones" so I am almost done. I had completely forgotten this sermon and was actually looking for something else with my "search" of the computer files. Whoo Hoo!The Vicar of Hogsmeadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138554317024346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-19758252639564708612009-12-26T21:58:28.546-05:002009-12-26T21:58:28.546-05:00Hey there, I'm sorry I've been absent. All...Hey there, I'm sorry I've been absent. All three kids are home and we've been indulging in a Glee marathon!<br />I've put off a phone call, a children's message and a word to say when we light the Peace/Christ candle. I think I had an idea for the last of those three...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-54984616578040398592009-12-26T21:55:39.213-05:002009-12-26T21:55:39.213-05:00Just had a church member visit me, yes, rather lat...Just had a church member visit me, yes, rather late, but clearly understandable.<br />Her husband had a terrible reaction to Rx medicine he had taken for sinus infection(along with other stuff he was on).<br />Anyhow, long story short, he began having hallucintaions and is now in the hospital on the pysch ward.<br />Really sad to hear, as he is not that old(newly retired).<br />So, prayers appreciated for H.<br />Now to settle down and finish sermon.1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-23660414530660537582009-12-26T21:46:11.797-05:002009-12-26T21:46:11.797-05:001308 words, and I think we have a sermon! Whew.
...1308 words, and I think we have a sermon! Whew.<br /><br />Going to go attend to laundry, dishes, and food, and then come back and do the final edits.<br /><br />Keep at it, everyone still working!semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-4144207747900077242009-12-26T21:23:55.868-05:002009-12-26T21:23:55.868-05:00Sarah SSM, I'm on John 1, too, even though I&#...Sarah SSM, I'm on John 1, too, even though I'm Methodist. I'm now diligently searching for light in the darknessThe Vicar of Hogsmeadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138554317024346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-39238609860516988752009-12-26T21:22:21.085-05:002009-12-26T21:22:21.085-05:00914 words written, and I am chugging along towards...914 words written, and I am chugging along towards some kind of theological "aha!" about 12-year-old Jesus. I think.<br /><br />Abi (and anybody else having difficulty), if you are preaching on Luke, I found Barbara Lundblad's sermon at http://day1.org/1023-in_the_temple very helpful.<br /><br />I would love some of that ginger lemon tea to settle my stomach...too many sweets and my insides are not pleased with me.semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-69404801560015186942009-12-26T21:05:12.340-05:002009-12-26T21:05:12.340-05:00Anyone doing the Episcopal Lectionary readings (Jo...Anyone doing the Episcopal Lectionary readings (John 1, etc.)? I have lots of notes, but it's still very unfocused.Sarah SSMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800966903282350022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-63577298542615420512009-12-26T21:02:26.466-05:002009-12-26T21:02:26.466-05:00I have the kids sermon from sermons4kids on my des...I have the kids sermon from sermons4kids on my desk at work buried under christmas eve bulletins. Thanks for the reminder!<br /><br />I just brewed some ginger lemon tea to sip and am calling it a night. Blessings on all of you tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-32818631068284422902009-12-26T20:53:44.255-05:002009-12-26T20:53:44.255-05:00For those with Lessons and Carols, I would love to...For those with Lessons and Carols, I would love to see a order of worship!<br />This will be helpful for future use. Please, if you don't mind, e-mail me one:<br />presbyterianfrog(at)aol(dot)com1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-57679551834025852622009-12-26T20:21:04.355-05:002009-12-26T20:21:04.355-05:00Well the new sermon idea is not coming together go...Well the new sermon idea is not coming together go figure. And the old sermon I found was not a complete sermon, just the ideas. <br />Oh my it may be a mess tomorrow.<br /><br />Anybody got a 12 year old they can lend me?<br /><br />Anybody need something warm to drink? I am warming up the tea kettle and will be glad to pour you something.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654861033242845082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-73856398236684887972009-12-26T18:59:33.363-05:002009-12-26T18:59:33.363-05:00I found a cute children's sermon idea at sermo...I found a cute children's sermon idea at sermons4kids.com.<br /><br />I'm going to bring a purseful of things I lose: keys, sunglasses, cell phone. The last thing I'll pull out is a Jesus action hero doll and tell the kids how I sometimes lose Jesus. However today's gospel tells us that Jesus can be found in his fathers house, church. That's why it's important for us to go to church as often as we can, so we never lose Jesus.God_Guurrlllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184002827799859297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-321513394670231102009-12-26T18:26:55.381-05:002009-12-26T18:26:55.381-05:00Got a call from the head of staff - -the music dir...Got a call from the head of staff - -the music director who was doing the special music has a stomach bug and won't be there tomorrow - -so we will skip it. <br /><br />My sermon is posted <a href="http://knittinpreacher.wordpress.com/2009/12/26/jesus-at-12" rel="nofollow">here</a>. <br /><br />Now for a time for children. Maybe just a poll - -what did you get for christmas?... what was the best gift any of us got? Jesus. amen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-66725007845038302392009-12-26T18:24:57.538-05:002009-12-26T18:24:57.538-05:00oh my Gord - i went through similar transport/cont...oh my Gord - i went through similar transport/contact stuff last week. Not. Fun. Add that to everyone's heightened stress at losing a loved one during the holidays and it becomes all the more chaotic. My sympathies.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.com