tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post1470223958272284595..comments2023-11-03T05:46:44.728-04:00Comments on RevGalBlogPals: 11th Hour Preacher Party: Jesus On the Move editionStephanie Anthony/She Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-75446493212629163752013-06-30T00:32:28.383-04:002013-06-30T00:32:28.383-04:00Wrong again! It was Ephesians, but ch 4 not ch 1....Wrong again! It was Ephesians, but ch 4 not ch 1. Found it. Whew.Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-7384597634621291332013-06-30T00:25:45.309-04:002013-06-30T00:25:45.309-04:00Colossians. Not Ephesians. Totally freaked mysel...Colossians. Not Ephesians. Totally freaked myself out there!!!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-12387406446668201622013-06-29T23:19:40.129-04:002013-06-29T23:19:40.129-04:00I haven't been here all day (busy weekend out ...I haven't been here all day (busy weekend out doing all kinds of fun things I'm so glad I had the opportunity to do!) but this morning while my friend (whose house I was staying at) was in the shower I did whip out a brief meditation for tomorrow's "Christmas and a Half" service. It's called <a href="http://clevertitlehere.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Beyond the Manger</a> and while it's not particularly profound or full of genius, it does fulfill the primary requirement: brief.<br /><br />Hoping you all have fabulous Sundays!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-31618910577697327522013-06-29T23:18:56.634-04:002013-06-29T23:18:56.634-04:00And I don't know who this guy is either, but p...And I don't know who this guy is either, but page two of <a href="http://www.weatherly.org/clientimages/1820/sermon080810.pdf" rel="nofollow">his sermon</a> delves into the goodness/generosity choice. Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-62347038746249353942013-06-29T23:14:48.681-04:002013-06-29T23:14:48.681-04:00Looks to me like some of it is just interpreter...Looks to me like some of it is just interpreter's, but I like his line about being "good for something" which almost by definition leads to generosity.<br /><br />(Ahhh...It's always more fun to work on someone else's sermon.)Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-12305502493403376192013-06-29T23:13:26.951-04:002013-06-29T23:13:26.951-04:00No idea who this person is, but here is a little d...No idea who this person is, but <a href="http://www.lincolnnet.net/users/lfhlc/http/FRUITS-generosity.shtm" rel="nofollow">here is a little devotion</a> with some word study in it. Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-4032220604038369562013-06-29T23:08:20.552-04:002013-06-29T23:08:20.552-04:00Working on the fruit of the Spirit and suddenly re...Working on the fruit of the Spirit and suddenly realized the NRSV (which we read in worship) list is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, GENEROSITY, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. The huge wall banner is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, GOODNESS, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. I'm now at home, trying to wrap this up, with no paper commentaries, etc. and no idea where to look as to why the difference. Does anyone have a quick explanation--beyond difficulty in translating?Silenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269153674584521816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-55481754960724742582013-06-29T23:01:46.061-04:002013-06-29T23:01:46.061-04:00Checking in. It's not too late for me, which ...Checking in. It's not too late for me, which is good since my idea is mostly in my head so far. I wrote something down midweek, but I couldn't find it in my office when I stopped by yesterday. Oh well. <br /><br />I've been working my way through our congregation's core values this month, and the last one is about our valuing of "open, honest communication." I worry that this one is the more "aspirational" instead of descriptive. :) I shouldn't be that harsh. They aren't THAT bad, but a big old sermon on "go straight to the person you're pissed at, frustrated by, or who has hurt you" will not hurt any of us. I decided to reference some of the more direct scripture passages about this, but chose 1 Cor 13 and parts of Ephesians 1 for my preaching passages. I'm going to work love as the core of our community for why we value open, honest communication. <br /><br />Last week for a totally different reason I referenced my love of knitting. Since Ephesians uses a knitting metaphor for the body of Christ, I'm going to bring some knitting up with me with a dropped stitch in the middle somewhere. I'll show what happens when someone is dropped - - when communication breaks down, when it's not down with love or is closed or is dishonest. The fabric of the community breaks down. Or maybe said another way, when our communication excludes instead of includes, when one stitch is left out.<br /><br />I think this works. We have a document that the church wrote and adopted in the late 90s that outlines healthy communication. Somehow with that, a PC(USA) document of guidelines for times of disagreement, and Scriptural instructions about communication, I think I'll cover the why and the how.<br /><br />I'm also preaching tomorrow afternoon for a seminary friend's installation as he moved into my presbytery. I'm tweaking an old one for that, but I haven't done it yet. I guess I've been in denial that this is actually coming up this weekend. IF I get Sunday morning done tonight at a decent hour, I might start working on it. If not, I'll use it as an excuse to bow out soon after worship. I'll be back in the evening anyway for Messy Church. It's a big church day tomorrow!!!Stephanie Anthony/She Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-30276873490686419692013-06-29T22:48:56.652-04:002013-06-29T22:48:56.652-04:00Terri -
I used your idea fro the VBS Children'...Terri - <br />I used your idea fro the VBS Children's Sermon tonight and it worked out great. I tied the idea from the Collect about creating a temple in us to Jesus being in our hearts and with us always - in our temples. Then intro'ed Flat Jesus as an idea for the summer - and encouraged them to email pics to the church. Thanks for the idea!Amy+https://www.blogger.com/profile/01576123442703445620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-9378665274338391402013-06-29T22:10:34.071-04:002013-06-29T22:10:34.071-04:00Neat! I heard someone talk about the concept of th...Neat! I heard someone talk about the concept of three in thirteen - as in talking about their faith with three people in the year 2013, it's not nearly as many as 190 people, but then again, the depth of sharing might vary too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-23978116819689914272013-06-29T22:06:39.387-04:002013-06-29T22:06:39.387-04:00Blessedly, things came together, into this form: F...Blessedly, things came together, into this form: <a href="http://marthaspong.com/2013/06/29/free-to-follow/" rel="nofollow">Free to Follow</a>. I hope the same is true for the rest of you, and soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-69233570811780963142013-06-29T22:01:17.141-04:002013-06-29T22:01:17.141-04:00Well friends, it's my Saturday night bedtime. ...Well friends, it's my Saturday night bedtime. Keep the party going and I'll keep you all in my prayers for a good night and, may the spirit be with you all tomorrow!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-13401736951719815692013-06-29T21:57:35.035-04:002013-06-29T21:57:35.035-04:00In Hawaii....delightful! I do find it more difficu...In Hawaii....delightful! I do find it more difficult to preach occassionally or to return after time off....it's totally weird.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-45772544396972909142013-06-29T21:38:58.128-04:002013-06-29T21:38:58.128-04:00Hi all I am only writing one sermon this summer so...Hi all I am only writing one sermon this summer so you'd think it would be easy but for some reason it's seeming very very very hard. I'm not at my usual place for one thing which makes it difficult to know what people need to hear. They are between pastors where I am so the trusting of the passing if the mantle sea like an obvious choice but its just not coming together. Grateful for all these ideas. - ESP tying Galatians to 4th of July- but I think it's time to stop expanding ideas and time to start narrowing. Luckily I'm in Hawaii so it's early yet. Thanks! Jennifer Garrison Brownellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170014214291920971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-21840985466635540712013-06-29T20:35:02.457-04:002013-06-29T20:35:02.457-04:00oh my Cynthia, that makes for a tough sermon writi...oh my Cynthia, that makes for a tough sermon writing day. I had all the Jesus rasing children from the dead right after a funeral for the son of one my parishioners - even proclaiming the Gospel was hard those Sundays, with the parents in my line of vision. You, however are wise and creative, and I am sure you will say just what needs to be said.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-25802400733278483662013-06-29T20:32:07.606-04:002013-06-29T20:32:07.606-04:00Esperanza what a good idea to work ahead, that is ...Esperanza what a good idea to work ahead, that is if you are able, not my strong suit...Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-65398031826218461962013-06-29T20:19:29.403-04:002013-06-29T20:19:29.403-04:00It seems like every time the Luke text comes aroun...It seems like every time the Luke text comes around, someone (or several) in my parish have recently buried parents - this time it's my junior warden. I'm working with how to face the difficulty of hearing this text under those circumstances.Cynthia Hallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321831595646001842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-40441050539040007842013-06-29T20:03:09.599-04:002013-06-29T20:03:09.599-04:00The so-called sustainable sermon needed lots and l...The so-called sustainable sermon needed lots and lots of help. Basic stuff ok, but lots of things specific to former context, outdated illustrations, yikes. Just about at the not-worth-it point. <br /><br />Attempting (ha!) to work ahead a bit while I'm in the groove tonight. At least sketch out some plans for the next month.esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-2993073587194740012013-06-29T19:18:28.163-04:002013-06-29T19:18:28.163-04:00I hope so; I mention it but really just to set the...I hope so; I mention it but really just to set the context of hearing Paul's words about freedom (week of July 4, 150th anniversary of Gettysburg, week of important rulings extending freedom to marry to those previously excluded). Trying to make the point that freedom is a cardinal virtue for us, and then talk about what Paul is up to. <br /><br />I reworked the whole thing a bit; it's a little long but I think I am going to leave it for now. Just hope it still makes sense tomorrow. Rev Dr Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14686528826414330355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-75224512341676562812013-06-29T17:58:49.957-04:002013-06-29T17:58:49.957-04:00Oh the blank page. I find it difficult to focus on...Oh the blank page. I find it difficult to focus on sermon writing when I have gone in too many different directions during the day, as you have! Hope that is not the case for you.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-12661521170913968312013-06-29T17:57:11.342-04:002013-06-29T17:57:11.342-04:00Hee hee...out out fly!Hee hee...out out fly!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-55610799400483994482013-06-29T17:56:37.654-04:002013-06-29T17:56:37.654-04:00Welcome, Martha! Sounds like you know where you wa...Welcome, Martha! Sounds like you know where you want to go with this text, now hoping the journey is easy...despite what Jesus faced.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-3155861862422416572013-06-29T17:51:38.238-04:002013-06-29T17:51:38.238-04:00Intersting....that could be useful inspiration!Intersting....that could be useful inspiration!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-5738982100155687172013-06-29T17:49:45.025-04:002013-06-29T17:49:45.025-04:00Oh my. When I need to write really short homilies ...Oh my. When I need to write really short homilies I begin by writing the gist of what I want to say in one paragraph and hope that inspires me with an illustration or a context to expand on...I hope inspration finds you, Celeste!<br />Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-57236270505155721762013-06-29T17:47:16.290-04:002013-06-29T17:47:16.290-04:00I think there is a way to referencing the fact the...I think there is a way to referencing the fact the Supreme Court made decisions that impact us, whether or not one agrees with the decisions....but I have worked in places where I hesitated to ever reference any thing "political"...sounds like you have figured it out for your context?<br />Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.com