tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post83597344973755589..comments2023-11-03T05:46:44.728-04:00Comments on RevGalBlogPals: Tuesday Lectionary Leanings--How Many Left?? EditionStephanie Anthony/She Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-25949075475905392192013-03-29T19:06:24.235-04:002013-03-29T19:06:24.235-04:00I'd love the, too, please... if you have a cha...I'd love the, too, please... if you have a chance. lutheranjulia(@)gmail.com.Pastor Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483149432826000955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-6014869021282244182013-03-28T00:36:31.528-04:002013-03-28T00:36:31.528-04:00Butterfly shaped sunglasses? How fun!
Every year ...Butterfly shaped sunglasses? How fun!<br /><br />Every year I talk to one of our K classes during Lent,mwhen they have caterpillars turning into butterflies; we discuss that process and then talk about Jesus's resurrection. One of the very cool things I learned a few years ago, that now informs our conversation, is that scientists have found that it's not just that the caterpillar grows wings and legs; its very substance is reduced to a sort of primordial soup and a whole new creature forms. Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-72309959224962511992013-03-27T20:26:24.799-04:002013-03-27T20:26:24.799-04:00THanks Betsy for the great sermon and the comment,...THanks Betsy for the great sermon and the comment, too. I got a little sidetracked yesterdary reading an impassioned article on why the BD MUST be Lazarus. I'm going with the "not named because he could have been any of us" school.<br /><br />Sermon turning out to be more like conversion.<br /><br />In the meantime, I'm checking off lists. Today, my favorite checks "butterfly shaped sunglasses to give away at childrens time?" Check!<br />Jennifer Garrison Brownellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170014214291920971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-79918331520208238652013-03-27T16:46:28.055-04:002013-03-27T16:46:28.055-04:00Betsy, I would love to have that! writermom123@ao...Betsy, I would love to have that! writermom123@aol.com Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-5111211273647124482013-03-27T15:22:01.886-04:002013-03-27T15:22:01.886-04:00Sermon sent! I am delighted to have sent it to a b...Sermon sent! I am delighted to have sent it to a bunch of Rev Gals; even if you never use it in preaching, the words have more than held their power across the centuries and re-reading it sure helps me get (back) in the Easter spirit as I wade through this week.<br /><br />Ditto for the Easter Is Coming video...thanks so much for posting that link!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-58630838415561577852013-03-27T11:45:55.508-04:002013-03-27T11:45:55.508-04:00I'd like to see that Chrysostom sermon too! (...I'd like to see that Chrysostom sermon too! (joeneherr@gmail.com)....I'm set for Maundy Thursday - finishing a series using Paula Huston's Simply Lent series...sharing Lent practices and reading one of her meditations each week...it's kinda felt like cheating, not writing a sermon. Good Friday sermon is written. Re-read and tweaked this morning. <br /><br />"Just" two Easter morning sermons. I've been wrestling w/the Sunrise, using "On the first day of the week, while it was still dark" as the basis. The first day - God had acted (is acting) - the resurrection is our reality, AND it was (is) still dark. However my sermon is coming across a bit too dark. <br /><br />The "regular" sermon is (was) going to be based titled "Do you believe in the Resurrection?" at least I had the idea two days ago, and a few notes.<br /><br />Seeing parishoners this afternoon...she's had Altzheimers (sp?) a couple years no and hasn't eaten/drank anything for 5 days per her husband. She's still at home...they are farmers. So, I may have a funeral soon too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-82088322131931713512013-03-27T06:31:00.458-04:002013-03-27T06:31:00.458-04:00anyone looking for a reflective piece for Good Fri...anyone looking for a reflective piece for Good Friday, <br /><br /><a href="http://digitalorthodoxy.com/worship-resources/05-lectionary-2/year-b/easter/good-friday-liturgy/" rel="nofollow">I wonder</a><br /><br />Now to get some sense of order into Friday's service, so I can look at Thursdays - on .... Thursday <br /><br />9.30 pm on Wednesday here, and hoping for an early night.a pearl downunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08850537216717300189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-66061751699217006842013-03-27T03:13:00.701-04:002013-03-27T03:13:00.701-04:00I had hoped to get lots done today, Wednesday, as ...I had hoped to get lots done today, Wednesday, as I had no appointments. However, a matter that I need to deal with as Chairperson of our regional denominational body has arisen, so that has taken much of the day. at least I think it is in a place it can be ‘on hold’ until after the Easter weekend. <br /><br />Thursday evening service, just over 24 hours away, apart from communion, I am not sure what I am doing. <br />Friday morning, readings with projected images and some kind of reflection - probably 'voices from around the cross' from Wellspring website.<br />Sunday – we are starting with a sunrise image/reflection, and I am thinking of using this http://childrensministry.com/articles/easter-egg-prayers <br />as a way of putting the whole Easter story together. And we always have the children hand out small Easter eggs to the congregation. <br />Time to think about dinner, and hopefully a quiet and fruitful evening. <br />At least the only thing in my diary tomorrow is the service in the evening, so hopefully the service will be done my then :)<br />a pearl downunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08850537216717300189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-81087151506948699602013-03-27T01:45:50.909-04:002013-03-27T01:45:50.909-04:00Check your email...it should be there!Check your email...it should be there!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-45456475421892843532013-03-27T01:18:36.288-04:002013-03-27T01:18:36.288-04:00Betsy, I'm really really late to this party so...Betsy, I'm really really late to this party so if you get this, can you send me a copy to revptownshend@gmail.com?<br />Thanks!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243188862917969728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-54097534798638852272013-03-26T22:23:35.631-04:002013-03-26T22:23:35.631-04:00Done :-)Done :-)Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-72964183513512219662013-03-26T21:42:19.518-04:002013-03-26T21:42:19.518-04:00Since you offered ... may I have a copy of the Chr...Since you offered ... may I have a copy of the Chrysostom Easter sermon too? I'm at revdadodd@comcast.net. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-20881024906187027792013-03-26T20:49:45.854-04:002013-03-26T20:49:45.854-04:00My week is heading through the theme of 'resur...My week is heading through the theme of 'resurrection testimony'...that is Sunday's sermon title. So Mandy Thursday begins with the testimony of the Servant to his disciples, Good Fridays wrote itself already...not certain how, but it is the testament, the need for death/Christ's willingness to testify to faith by taking this leap as a human, noting the finality even as he's abandoned. It is really short amid the bidding prayers and solemn reproaches which leads to the Resurrection and the testimonies in Acts and Corinthians as well as Luke...going that resurrection never takes place with a witness, but it is the grace we receive through resurrection that we witness to, to which we testify... now to flesh it out...more later as it gets posted. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-48533115687295952862013-03-26T20:44:26.009-04:002013-03-26T20:44:26.009-04:00Sue and Lorraine, I'll get it to you this even...Sue and Lorraine, I'll get it to you this evening!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-78309064757838351642013-03-26T20:37:20.004-04:002013-03-26T20:37:20.004-04:00I too would like a copy! I'm at dtruhe@cox.net...I too would like a copy! I'm at dtruhe@cox.net. Thank You! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-85487379976394516342013-03-26T18:52:47.734-04:002013-03-26T18:52:47.734-04:00Thanks for posting the link to the video. I had no...Thanks for posting the link to the video. I had not seen it before. It is super helpful in processing the Easter paradox Rev. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146082468789918447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-88260821548012826452013-03-26T18:25:41.622-04:002013-03-26T18:25:41.622-04:00Betsy, I would live a copy if it's not too muc...Betsy, I would live a copy if it's not too much trouble. <br />I'm at suecan at gmail dot com<br /><br />Thanks much!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-28868727772534546852013-03-26T17:38:05.509-04:002013-03-26T17:38:05.509-04:00Jennifer, I will send it to you.
Just a thought t...Jennifer, I will send it to you.<br /><br />Just a thought that may mess you up: there is an argument to be made for Thomas, not John, being the Beloved Disciple. His having been at the cross, and thus unclean, would explain why he wasn't with the rest of the disciples in the upper room the first time. Additionally, Jesus telling Thomas to put his hands in the wound on his side and the nail prints in his hands especially makes sense if Thomas was there at the cross when those wounds were inflicted. Those are the two arguments I remember...I think there are more. Not a change you need to make, but it is interesting!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-44293261890918701012013-03-26T17:36:04.602-04:002013-03-26T17:36:04.602-04:00Oh and I almost forgot. I am starting the service...Oh and I almost forgot. I am starting the service with a drama based on John 20:1-18. You can read (and borrow/adapt if you wish) it <a href="http://worshipofferings.blogspot.ca/2013/03/easter-sunday-drama-based-on-john-201-18.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>RevGordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02097575486388725733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-5882321302825292342013-03-26T17:29:48.150-04:002013-03-26T17:29:48.150-04:00Sent to all three of you...even if you don't u...Sent to all three of you...even if you don't use it, it is one of the most inspiring Easter sermons of all time :-)Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399176212493797062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-79719505071597449712013-03-26T16:12:26.917-04:002013-03-26T16:12:26.917-04:00I would love to have it. pastordari@gmail.com
Tha...I would love to have it. pastordari@gmail.com<br />Thanks!RevDarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09200186964576392585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-76869693702429837472013-03-26T14:42:47.204-04:002013-03-26T14:42:47.204-04:00Betsy - could not reply for some reason? but I wou...Betsy - could not reply for some reason? but I would also like to see the Chrysostom (sp?) sermon at pastor at hillsdaleucc dot org. Thanks for the offer!<br /><br />A colleague had the genius idea of a sermon writing retreat day, so I am in a lovely room overlooking a valley and praying/breathing on behalf of all of you. Keep jogging - we are well into the marathon now!<br /><br /> Headed over now to see that video (which I have not seen, Ramona, so thanks for the link) and then trying to get my head around a draft for the Sunday sermon - really want that sermon done today if possible. Calling it The Other Guy (which is a private joke with myself about that movie that came out a few years ago) and making it about the Beloved Disciple - at least that's what I got so far. Will check in later. <br /><br />Cheers, all!<br /><br />Jennifer Garrison Brownellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170014214291920971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-31454678753245689912013-03-26T14:24:02.230-04:002013-03-26T14:24:02.230-04:00I'm coming late to the race - or is it a marat...I'm coming late to the race - or is it a marathon?! We had college visits yesterday so I spent the day driving 5 hours out and back, plus the visits! Ex.haust.ed.<br /><br />I have Maundy Thursday and Easter to get together. No sermon Good Friday, just the reading of John's passion story, bidding prayers and solemn reproaches. I don't know yet what I'm thinking for Maundy Thursday, but I have an ace in the hole. My wonderful spouse remembered that I had a sermon written that hadn't been preached at this congregation. So I have a fall back.<br /><br />When we did Luke's passion reading last Sunday,the last 2 verses grabbed me - the women watched Joseph place the body in the tomb and then went out and bought spices so that they could come back after the Sabbath and do the proper burial thing (were they aghast that JofA didn't get it right the first time?). They came to the tomb expecting death only to hear the angels say "Why are you looking for the living among the dead?" <br /><br />I also had copied some comments from our discussion last year - katherynzj talked about lairos/bullshit (posted on 4/7/12). So the tension between life/death idle tale/true witness is floating around.<br /><br />Finally, I know we've all seen this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c2inXKD6PI" rel="nofollow">Easter is Coming</a>video from working preacher, but it's just so perfect. I watch it ever Easter for inspiration. Enjoy. ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01034492637745064803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-53018012533838394582013-03-26T14:19:25.972-04:002013-03-26T14:19:25.972-04:00Betsy, me too. rev.megan at gmail dot com.Betsy, me too. rev.megan at gmail dot com.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03314558773880105304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-11549791123752481192013-03-26T14:17:49.806-04:002013-03-26T14:17:49.806-04:00On Thursday we are doing a communion service and p...On Thursday we are doing a communion service and potluck. It was sort of based on a seder, but after reading an article this year about how Christian Seders are anachronistic, etc, I'm really rethinking it for next year. Good Friday cross walk 10 minute mediation to think of, people to wrangle for both the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday evening service, not to mention writing a sermon on Luke's telling of Easter morning. Plus a funeral tomorrow, and getting ready for my parents to fly in Thursday evening (late-thirty). I know I will survive this, but it is kind of driving me nutty right now. Deep breaths and back to sermonating.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03314558773880105304noreply@blogger.com