tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post8069431625333254954..comments2023-11-03T05:46:44.728-04:00Comments on RevGalBlogPals: 11th Hour Preacher's PartyStephanie Anthony/She Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-87155008674832351452009-09-27T15:17:14.858-04:002009-09-27T15:17:14.858-04:00You know those Sundays when nobody says anything o...You know those Sundays when nobody says anything on their way out the door--not even the dreaded "good sermon" or anything? i just had one. And I think I'm okay with that, because at least nobody said "not your best..." or was too very angry. LOL.<br /><br />on to confirmation class...Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-84764869854674658242009-09-27T08:50:08.649-04:002009-09-27T08:50:08.649-04:00Morning everyone. I feel a bit like someone who is...Morning everyone. I feel a bit like someone who is almost at the top of a very high roller coaster and about to round the curve and drop to the bottom...this afternoon it will almost all be over. save moving a few boxes out of the office and turning in the keys. <br /><br />sigh...<br /><br />Thank you to those who have offered words of support and prayer for all of us here this week, me included.<br /><br />sigh.<br /><br />Still, I will be praying for all of you as you proclaim the word this day, may they have ears to hear.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-25228645911311809342009-09-27T08:40:35.315-04:002009-09-27T08:40:35.315-04:00Good morning all. Whew, semfem! Glad you got finis...Good morning all. Whew, semfem! Glad you got finished, esp. after the unplanned nap!<br /><br />I guess I'm ready to go do this thing. My voice sounds *awful* (I don't seem to have strep, just another bad cold compounded by my asthma). I really hope my voice and my sniffles won't be too distracting for listeners while I preach.<br /><br />Blessings on all who preach and lead and worship today.earthchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447310443886956100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-27875849441565182982009-09-27T06:37:22.135-04:002009-09-27T06:37:22.135-04:00Whew, I think I'm finished (thanks to Joelle&#...Whew, I think I'm finished (thanks to Joelle's sermon, which helped a lot!). It's a bit long but we'll see what I can trim away before I print.<br /><br />Blessings on all pondering, preaching, and proclamation today.semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-40296280058456813952009-09-27T06:12:38.471-04:002009-09-27T06:12:38.471-04:00Okay, I'm trying to bring this puppy home now....Okay, I'm trying to bring this puppy home now. Almost done, I think and hope. Any early birds out there up yet?semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-54734044291392041512009-09-27T04:52:25.683-04:002009-09-27T04:52:25.683-04:00Ugh. I fell asleep in my chair and just woke up, ...Ugh. I fell asleep in my chair and just woke up, with the majority of a sermon still to write. Sigh. At least I woke up with enough time to write...I think...here we go...semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-10390558274572118142009-09-27T02:52:35.863-04:002009-09-27T02:52:35.863-04:00looks like that's me to turn out the lights. ...looks like that's me to turn out the lights. got 'caught' up watching fried green tomatoes AGAIN <br />but feel clear about Sunday<br />Blessings Sisters <br />nighteoBobbie Giltz McGareyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876798823416584511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-2259474862437647032009-09-27T00:59:16.221-04:002009-09-27T00:59:16.221-04:00back from installation...and thinking that I reall...back from installation...and thinking that I really need to go to bed...but first:<br /><br />Teri - yes, that is my daughter who works at Tievoli...<br /><br />Semfem - glad it is not your bread and butter place, hope it ends well.<br /><br />Everyone else - I am so tired or I'd read sermons and keep the party going. <br /><br />But. I have to call it a night. <br /><br />Last one up, get the lights?<br /><br />And many prayers for all y'all tomorrow.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-29455988992521329542009-09-27T00:58:16.881-04:002009-09-27T00:58:16.881-04:00I was well over my typical 1400-1500 words.
I had...I was well over my typical 1400-1500 words. <br />I had restated part of my scripture in the context of sermon. I find this to be effective, but not totally necessary.<br />So, I cut that part as well as a little history on our own denominations practices.<br />I am down to a little less than 1500 and calling it a night.<br />Peace to all,<br />Opps! Almost used my "real" name. I am tired1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-1047282839807368572009-09-27T00:48:00.242-04:002009-09-27T00:48:00.242-04:00okay, I posted something resembling a sermon, told...okay, I posted something resembling <a href="http://clevertitlehere.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">a sermon</a>, told entirely from the perspective of confused disciples. I admit to being confused myself. And now I must go to sleep, and edit in the morning.<br /><br />happy sleeping/preaching/vacationing/writing/whatevering to you all!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-18193767994207707022009-09-26T23:58:20.648-04:002009-09-26T23:58:20.648-04:00I have too many words; anyone want a few of my spa...I have too many words; anyone want a few of my spares? Of course, you'll have to help me figure out where to cut them ;-)<br /><br />I need to tweak and twist a bit without adding many more. Just home from a wonderful potluck with friends; what I really want to do is go to bed. Oh, yeah, and forget about the almost totally clogged plumbing that revealed its ugly face just before we left for dinner. Outhouse, anyone?Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-86098545843522226432009-09-26T23:57:35.272-04:002009-09-26T23:57:35.272-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tom Rosebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14055152180774636831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-73461164401401930092009-09-26T23:35:20.736-04:002009-09-26T23:35:20.736-04:00I brought a mango for the party. It is just right(...I brought a mango for the party. It is just right(ripeness wise).<br />Can you tell I like fruit?<br />Oh, prayers appreciated here.<br />I had vowed I would not take an associate job EVER again, unless the match seemed perfect and I really felt good about the SP.<br />Well, after looking at many calls as a solo or in non traditional roles, I ran across an AP job. Actually, I got recommended by someone else.<br />And I read it, and I like it, and the SP seems great. Next step is to talk to the former person(who was in school with me)and has now moved away, which is why she left the church.<br />Meanwhile, back to sermon ON prayer.1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-71402497378663850262009-09-26T23:04:02.894-04:002009-09-26T23:04:02.894-04:00Sue, thank you for giving me something to focus on...Sue, thank you for giving me something to focus on! And thanks to the rest of the gals and pals for prayers and kind words.<br /><br />I have lots in mind but still zero on paper...am now going to try and write this out before heading off to bed.<br /><br />Did I miss any good children's time ideas??<br /><br />Have dark chocolate macadamias to share...and a nice cab...RevSishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13973144102860035312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-47683644380445714152009-09-26T22:52:57.373-04:002009-09-26T22:52:57.373-04:00Joelle: THANK YOU. We are in similar places, with...Joelle: THANK YOU. We are in similar places, with tough congregational meetings *cough* and sermons about God's working behind the scenes...except that I still have zero words except my opening prayer.<br /><br />I, too, have been thinking about Mordecai's words to Esther and the implication of what we must risk to answer God's call.<br /><br />So...preach it sister! My prayers are with you.semfemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669630858664979871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-74499860796555766762009-09-26T22:43:59.427-04:002009-09-26T22:43:59.427-04:00tonight's snack menu:
fresh green beans steam...tonight's snack menu: <br />fresh green beans steamed and topped with a hint of parmesan! raspberry vanilla sorbet/ice cream bars from Trader Joe's! watermelon! dr. pepper! brie and pretzel slims! sparkling pomegranate juice!<br /><br />(can you tell I'm excited about snack time? If only I were so excited about my sermon...which is similarly non-coherent like the snack menu, actually...a symptom of the gospel text's seeming lack of coherence?)Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-71164152268354959002009-09-26T22:39:50.075-04:002009-09-26T22:39:50.075-04:00836 words so far.
Working away, but slowly. I am ...836 words so far. <br />Working away, but slowly. I am dragging just as the dreary weather. <br />I am all up for a snack Teri. What's on the menu?1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-31815173714472857032009-09-26T22:12:10.676-04:002009-09-26T22:12:10.676-04:00Well our congregation is having a special meeting ...Well our congregation is having a special meeting to hash it out over it's reaction to the ELCA Churchwide decision to "do not stop them" and let congregations themselves decide if they want pastors in committed same-sex relationships. It's a conservative church and it's not going to be pretty.<br /><br />And so I have been thinking lately about Esther and the words "Who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal dignity for just such a time as this." about myself and sure enough Esther comes up as the alternative lectionary so I'm preaching on the whole story of Esther, not just the selected texts.<br /><br /><a href="http://joellethinks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Here</a>is what I came up withPastor Joellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14212838423929588352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-40173768532545647512009-09-26T22:10:06.202-04:002009-09-26T22:10:06.202-04:00haha, Abi! you are so funny...finished...I wish! ...haha, Abi! you are so funny...finished...I wish! Alas, I'm only about halfway there. And I have absolutely no idea where I'm going from the half that I have. awesome.<br /><br />I'm beginning to get hungry again--perhaps time for a late dinner? (do the mashed potatoes I had at 4pm count as a snack or as dinner? hmm...I might be about to have second dinner!) Anyone need a snack? I have all kinds...Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-64526894163015897912009-09-26T21:52:30.716-04:002009-09-26T21:52:30.716-04:00Well, back from a wonderful New Moon festival. the...Well, back from a wonderful New Moon festival. the kids danced well. Good food,and everyone had a good time. Have been going through the good night routine with kids and I find myself wanting to say goodnight too. But duty calls and I must finish this sermon.<br /><br />How's it going? Everybodyelse finished?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654861033242845082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-73642952268513459502009-09-26T21:44:00.182-04:002009-09-26T21:44:00.182-04:00Doing my part to get us to 100 but I think this...Doing my part to get us to 100 but I think this'll be my last post tonight. I just finished a <a href="http://adraftyplace.blogspot.com/2009/09/most-practical-word.html" rel="nofollow">draft</a> and am putting it to bed for the night. Nasal congestion is making it hard for me to think straight at this point, so I'm just hopeful that it hangs together reasonably well. I hope to look at it with fresh eyes in the morning.<br /><br />Prayers for those of you still working.earthchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447310443886956100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-5590374857196027042009-09-26T21:40:57.599-04:002009-09-26T21:40:57.599-04:00For those using James.
Nice illustration with the ...For those using James.<br />Nice illustration with the Queen Anne's Lace. I really<br />did not realize it has to have the bugs infest it before it can open up.<br />Anyone remeber taking one and putting it in water with food coloring?<br />Watching it change color?1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-27527678795249729872009-09-26T21:35:33.815-04:002009-09-26T21:35:33.815-04:00Sorrymy last till morning. I can't print any m...Sorrymy last till morning. I can't print any more since my printer decided it didn't like landscape which is how I print my bulletin with my parts in it. ah well. <br />'nite all, good luckRev Nancy Fitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06396344663987810043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-79204597115674569352009-09-26T21:31:19.535-04:002009-09-26T21:31:19.535-04:00So are we gonna hit 100 before midnight(EDT)?
Come...So are we gonna hit 100 before midnight(EDT)?<br />Come on preachers! Keep the comments going1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-20776494724622188002009-09-26T21:13:21.609-04:002009-09-26T21:13:21.609-04:00**sermon-done-good-mood bubble burst**
Still have...**sermon-done-good-mood bubble burst**<br /><br />Still have new members introductions to write and a parent meeting to prepare for.<br /><br />drat.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15876684424933696852noreply@blogger.com