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2017 Christmas Eve Service

12/26/2017

 

On being Merely Christian

12/17/2017

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The Reading from the Epistles: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
The Gospel Reading:John 1:6-8, 19-28

Sometimes waiting is difficult, especially when waiting for an end to suffering, sadness, or human disasters such as war. This season of Advent as we wait again in hope for the birth of Jesus many in our nation and world live in daily suffering, sadness, and anxiety; the direct result of current personal and global conditions.
 
When the world appears so vulnerable and bleak, it is helpful to remember others have felt the same, and to listen to what they learned from these experiences. Here is one example. It is an excerpt from a letter by J.R.R. Tolkien to his son Christopher:

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Wait! Wait!

12/10/2017

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The Reading from the Epistles: 2 Peter 3:8-15a
The Gospel Reading: Mark 1:1-8

Life these days involves a lot of waiting. We wait in traffic, wait in the doctor's office, wait to board a train or plane; wait on hold on the phone. It's gotten to the point that we expect to wait, so often we're prepared with something to do in the interim. As we wait for Christ’s return, the second Advent, what should we be doing? Today's epistle reading offers us some ideas.
 
I was thinking the other day about some of the small technological innovations over the years that make waiting more bearable. There are several options from which to choose, but one stands out today in this season of waiting.


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From Chronos to Kairos

12/3/2017

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The Reading from the Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9
The Gospel Reading: Mark 13:24-37 

Can you tell me what these different things have in common? The Hula-hoop, Duncan Butterfly Yo-yo’s, pet rocks, Pogs, Elmo dolls, Fidget Spinners.
 
Fidget Spinners are the most recent item. You've heard of them, haven't you? They are one of the hottest toys of 2017.  Each item on the list has been a fad, especially around Christmas. They have all come and gone with the passing of time.  As we enter a new seasonal time this morning, our Advent challenge may be to avoid fads and to build our lives on something more solid than a pet rock or passing theological craze.  Fads are not limited to children. Adults are equally susceptible. Let me give an example with two words: pet rocks.
 


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    Rev. Dr. David Weekley, is the Pastor at St Nicholas United Method Church

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