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3801. Easter 5

Psalm 148:1-14, John 13:31-35, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6

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Julia Ross Strope

... “no difference among individuals” and “love one another.” God of Artisans — you’ve made us like yourself. Thank you for the abilities to think, to be friends, to make beautiful and practical things, to feel all the feelings that arise in us. Where we are ailing, touch us with wholeness. When we are full of anger, guide us to express it in helpful ways. Where we are grieving, fill the pain of loss with new awareness of how to be lively again. Where we are scarred, soften us so we can trust life ...

3802. Epiphany 3

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, Psalm 19:1-14, Luke 4:14-21, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

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Julia Ross Strope

... happily. Fathering God — our Body of Christ is a small part of the whole. As we work with one another for goodness and beauty here, inspire us develop justice and mutuality, lodging and food, education and hope for all peoples. God of Body and Soul — touch us with healing in our psyches and in our bodies. Guide us to wholeness and happiness. Give us strength sufficient for each day; free us from pain. Sustain us on our journey to you. Amen. Benediction/Charge Fingers and toes, tongue and thoughts — It ...

3803. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:3-11, 15, Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40, Luke 6:27-36, 1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-50

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Julia Ross Strope

... for contemporary times is the longing for the experience of humanity being kind to each other so the world is a hospitable place and then we humans can in real time make peace. Contemporary Affirmation Our senses recognize creation’s beauties: we see, we hear, we touch, we smell, and we taste. God is the Designer and continues to create. Our minds think about what we perceive and we choose to know and love God who comes to us in storms, in mountains, and in still small voices. Our souls yearn to relate ...

3804. Good Friday

Psalm 22:1-31, Isaiah 52:13--53:12, John 18:1-11, Hebrews 10:16-25

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Julia Ross Strope

... share God’s gift? Look at the knot and the hands. How does your experience today take you into the world as a vital twenty-first-century disciple of Jesus the Christ? Leader Prays Living God — we know that Jesus, your Child, died long ago. Somehow, his death continues to touch us. We regret that his life ended too soon. Somehow, your love impels us to find ways to make you visible in this world. Thank you for Jesus, for his teachings, and for the vitality of his living, then and now. Amen.

3805. Pentecost

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, John 14:8-17, (25-27), Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:14-17

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Julia Ross Strope

... , speak encouragement; for those of us struggling with disease, speak healing; for those of us who are depressed and disillusioned, speak hope. For those of us whose burdens seem unbearable, lift us with options; for those of us whose baggage hampers wholeness, touch us with surprising possibilities. Whatever our need, meet us in our own languages, in our own images, on our own paths. God of Thoughts — some of us think literally, some of us think symbolically. Some of us imagine how things might be; some ...

3806. Proper 5

1 Kings 17:8-24, Psalm 30:1-12; 146:1-10, Luke 7:11-17, Galatians 1:11-24

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Julia Ross Strope

... much day by day, year by year. We get numb to the pain and advertising. We forget to wait for you to heal us and to show us a new way. We entertain ourselves and neglect making time for conversation with you. We want the healing touch of Jesus to strengthen us and wipe away our tears. Amen. Sermon Idea Galatians 1:23 raises our eyebrows! What happens internally that transforms us today? What changes our perceptions of truth? And then, how do we articulate psyche/soul metamorphosis? How do we break previous ...

3807. Proper 6

2 Samuel 11:26--12:10, 1 Kings 21:1-10 (11-14) 15-21a, Psalm 5:1-8; 32:1-11, Luke 7:36--8:3, Galatians 2:15-21

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Julia Ross Strope

... do that provides for our way in the world. We are glad to be known as people who are generous with encouragement, food, and money. Thank you for this money and for the beauty of this place. Amen. Intercessory Prayers Energy of the Universe — touch this world again with gardens and relationships, which bring you close to humankind. Create on this planet in every creature the desire to walk with you; disarm the human greed that erupts with owning land and oil. Change our human habits that make us gluttonous ...

3808. Proper 7

1 Kings 19:1-15a, Psalm 42 and 43, Isaiah 65:1-9, Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:23-29

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Julia Ross Strope

... pain, speak encouragement; for those of us struggling with disease, speak healing; for those of us who are depressed and disillusioned, speak hope. For those of us whose burdens are too heavy, lift us with options; for those of us whose baggage weighs us down, touch us with surprising possibilities. Whatever our needs, meet us and fill us with shalom. God of Whispers and Loud Noises — some of us put our imaginations in boxes and forget to get them out on Sunday mornings. Some of us get depressed and can ...

3809. Proper 10

Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Psalm 25:1-10; 82:1-8, Amos 7:7-17, Luke 10:25-37, Colossians 1:1-14

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Julia Ross Strope

... pain, speak encouragement; for those of us struggling with disease, speak healing; for those of us who are depressed and disillusioned, speak hope. For those of us whose burdens seem unbearable, lift us with options; for those of us whose baggage hampers wholeness, touch us with surprising possibilities. Whatever our need, heal us and fill us with shalom. Mothering God — we want to think you preside over the whole world. When we think literally, we get confused over what we can expect of you. We want to ...

3810. What Does the Bible Really Say about Divorce?

Mark 10:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... world today a world of single parent families, two income families, blended families and latchkey kids. Divorce, almost unheard of during the 1950s now affects 60% of the children in America before they reach eighteen. (2) Everyone is this room has probably been touched by divorce or a dysfunctional marital relationship in one way or another. You may have been through a divorce yourself. Or perhaps it’s been your son or daughter, your sister or brother or a close friend. You may be a child of divorced ...

3811. Proper 13

Psalm 107:1-9, 43, Hosea 11:1-11, Luke 12:13-21, Colossians 3:1-11

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Julia Ross Strope

... satisfy us. We try words and drugs and relationships hoping to be close to you. But we are not happy; we are not content; we are not loyal to our friends and commitments. Whisper hope and satisfaction to us; sing us a love song; touch us with the fiery magma of creativity and peace. So, in this moment, we want to be free from anything that retards our journey to Holy Mystery and peaceful psyche. Transform our priorities and our goals; reshape our relationships and professions. Amen. Sermon Idea Ecclesiastes ...

3812. Blind Ambition

Mark 10:35-45

Sermon

King Duncan

... the Society of the Second Mile. “Another second‑miler serves in our children’s ministry,” writes Lucado. “She creates crafts and take‑home gifts for four‑year‑olds. Completing the craft is not enough, however. She has to give it a second‑mile touch. When a class followed the theme ‘Walking in the Steps of Jesus,’ she made cookies in the shape of a foot and, in second‑mile fashion, painted a toenail on each cookie.” (5) What an ambitious undertaking! We have ambitious servants like ...

3813. Mary's Song

Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:39-45

Sermon

King Duncan

... inside him leapt for joy. He noticed the stressed-out leaders of business and government around him who had also been captivated by this moment, dabbing their eyes. What was happening? He wondered. “Something deep inside,” he writes, “something planted by God, was touched as they sang, ‘the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.’ That holy thing God had started leaped up to our hearts and every one of us wanted to join that group of singers saying, ‘I have disabilities ...

3814. Reformation Day

Psalm 46:1-11, Jeremiah 31:31-34, John 8:31-41, Romans 3:19-28

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Julia Ross Strope

... generation. Protect our children from evil ways; keep them from harm; help them to learn information and to be wise citizens of this world and the life beyond this one. Amen. Benediction May the dreams of the reformers inspire you; may God who empowers men and women in each generation touch you; may Jesus be your teacher; may the Holy Spirit encourage you day by day. And until we meet again, may your life be a lively song, a thoughtful poem, a joyful dance — a colorful piece of art!

3815. Holy Trinity

Psalm 8:1-9, Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31, John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-5

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Julia Ross Strope

... . This hour, we anticipate guidance to help us mature and bring us to wisdom. Amen. Call To Confession In old and new cities, people have tried to make the best use of a little bit of space. In Babylon, in New York City, and in our town, buildings seem to touch the sky and even pierce the heavens. We can be glad that God makes a home with us so that we can be co-creators with the Holy. In these few minutes, consider the language you use to talk about your work, your leisure, and your faith. Pray with me ...

3816. Christmas 1

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26, Psalm 148:1-14, Luke 2:41-52, Colossians 3:12-17

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Julia Ross Strope

... Readers) Light of the World — thank you for the goodness we experience. When tomorrow’s path is unclear, help us to be patient. Mothering God — thank you for these holidays, for all the activities that make us happy and tired. When we ache, touch us with patient wholeness. Nurture our souls and bodies so we are healthy as we manifest your hospitality in the world. Fathering God — thank you for your presence. We appreciate your love and creative energies. Expand our imaginations so we can participate ...

3817. Christmas Eve

Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:1-7, Titus 2:11-14

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Julia Ross Strope

... to be picked up as children and adults enter the worship space. At the time of the Luke 2 reading, people leave their pews and “embody” their parts of the story. The reader must have a good sense of pacing. (Live sheep dogs add a magical touch to the story.) Call To Worship (Includes the lighting of the Advent/Christmas Wreath.) Leader: The night we’ve been waiting for! Christmas Eve with lots of creative commotion! I’m glad we’ve gathered here to celebrate the season and to read again from the ...

3818. Finding Redemption in the Midst of Judgment

Malachi 2:17--3:5

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... holds true in individual worship as our center of attention is spotlighted on the living God and nothing should divert that focal point! At the heart of Christian worship are awe, praise, reverence, and adoration. Worship enflames the human spirit as the spark of God touches the embers of the human spirit. That flame will inspire, sustain, and encourage the life of the believer. Exodus 25:22 says, “And I will meet with you there and talk to you....” The story is told of a young climber to the Alps ...

3819. Passing the Test

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

... to them. "So if you think you are standing, watch out that you do not fall!" (v. 12). They had become so complacent that they had lulled themselves into thinking that nothing bad could ever happen to them. They were automatically in. Nothing could ever touch them, not even the displeasure of God. They could pass any and every test. No big deal! But they were kidding themselves. God will not be mocked. Or as that great modern "prophet" and humorist, Erma Bombeck, once said, "Life is not a bowl of cherries ...

3820. Cracking the Code

Revelation 1:4-8

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

... the future and help us to unlock the mysteries of life. In that first-century world many looked at the universe as a two-story building. What happens down here on the ground, on the first floor, in the tangible world that we can see, feel and touch, is a reflection of what has already happened in the world above, on the second floor, in the invisible and intangible world of eternity. Of course, what has gone on in the world above is hidden and invisible to us stuck on the first floor. Apocalyptic literature ...

3821. Heaven on Earth

Revelation 21:1-6

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

... their distance. They are suspicious of the donors and the donors are suspicious of them. You sense their shame. You sense the mistrust of those handing out the food, but that day something amazing happened. The wall of suspicion crumbled. That bag of food touched them with what John in Revelation would call the love of the lamb. For a short time, this ministry of Christian compassion and charity was able to bring a little heaven to earth. I recently heard a story about an urban congregation in a changing ...

3822. A Glimpse of Glory

Revelation 21:10-22 - 22:5

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

... . Yet, to deny the existence of heaven would make our Christian faith and hope for the future empty and meaningless. Such questions about the nature of heaven are more than just expressions of our curiosity. They are reflections of a much deeper anxiety, something that touches each of us in a very personal way. Such questions take on a special sense of urgency not only because we are concerned abut the destiny of our departed loved ones (Has God abandoned them? Are they in misery or ecstasy or somewhere in ...

3823. Living with Integrity

Galatians 2:15-21

Sermon

April Yamasaki

"Justification by faith" — to a theologian these words express one of the most basic principles of the Christian faith. But to many people today, they're simply one more example of Christian jargon that seems to brand the church as too complicated and out of touch for our time. Is it real? Is it relevant? Does it matter? To the apostle Paul in our scripture reading for today, "justification by faith" was so important that he repeats it over and over again like a football coach going over and over the ...

3824. Freedom Calling

Galatians 5:1-15

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April Yamasaki

... and for the world community as a whole. Closer to home, the community of our own neighborhoods and households is also in trouble. Spousal abuse, child abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, and other social ills are still very much with us, and whether or not they touch our lives personally, they affect us directly as part of the communities in which we live. If freedom is defined only as the freedom to do whatever we please, to "live and let live," there will be little improvement on any of these fronts. To ...

3825. The Assurance of Things Hoped For

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

Sermon

Charles L. Aaron

... the creation can inspire us. That anything exists at all is a miracle. Looking at God's creation can give us new insight into God's power and sense of beauty. A mountain, the ocean, the stars at night, the tender fragility of a newborn bird can touch something deep inside of us, and our faith perks up. After talking briefly about Abel and Noah, he lifts up the example of Abraham. Abraham was the great patriarch who left what was familiar and comfortable to set out for the place God instructed him to go ...

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3801. Easter 5

Psalm 148:1-14, John 13:31-35, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6

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Julia Ross Strope

3802. Epiphany 3

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, Psalm 19:1-14, Luke 4:14-21, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

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Julia Ross Strope

3803. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:3-11, 15, Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40, Luke 6:27-36, 1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-50

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Julia Ross Strope

3804. Good Friday

Psalm 22:1-31, Isaiah 52:13--53:12, John 18:1-11, Hebrews 10:16-25

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Julia Ross Strope

3805. Pentecost

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, John 14:8-17, (25-27), Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:14-17

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Julia Ross Strope

3806. Proper 5

1 Kings 17:8-24, Psalm 30:1-12; 146:1-10, Luke 7:11-17, Galatians 1:11-24

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Julia Ross Strope

3807. Proper 6

2 Samuel 11:26--12:10, 1 Kings 21:1-10 (11-14) 15-21a, Psalm 5:1-8; 32:1-11, Luke 7:36--8:3, Galatians 2:15-21

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Julia Ross Strope

3808. Proper 7

1 Kings 19:1-15a, Psalm 42 and 43, Isaiah 65:1-9, Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:23-29

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Julia Ross Strope

3809. Proper 10

Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Psalm 25:1-10; 82:1-8, Amos 7:7-17, Luke 10:25-37, Colossians 1:1-14

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Julia Ross Strope

... pain, speak encouragement; for those of us struggling with disease, speak healing; for those of us who are depressed and disillusioned, speak hope. For those of us whose burdens seem unbearable, lift us with options; for those of us whose baggage hampers wholeness, touch us with surprising possibilities. Whatever our need, heal us and fill us with shalom. Mothering God — we want to think you preside over the whole world. When we think literally, we get confused over what we can expect of you. We want to ...

3810. What Does the Bible Really Say about Divorce?

Mark 10:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

3811. Proper 13

Psalm 107:1-9, 43, Hosea 11:1-11, Luke 12:13-21, Colossians 3:1-11

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Julia Ross Strope

3812. Blind Ambition

Mark 10:35-45

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King Duncan