Morsels & Stories: I read the “Ragman” from the book Ragman: and other cries of faith by Walter Wangerin Jr.
Sermon: Jesus talks to Mary (and Martha before her) and then gives them a job.
The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with John 11:32-44.
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Morsels & Stories: We talked about the offertory plates and when they are blessed in the service.
Sermon: This was a hard week full of horrible news. How do we respond? How does God call us to respond?
The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I preached with Hebrews 7:23-28 in the direct background.
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Morsels & Stories: I introduced our next prayer station and talked about the history behind labyrinths.
Sermon: The consolation and hope of Psalm 22.
The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with Psalm 22.
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Morsels & Stories: I read a story from Does God have a Big Toe?
Sermon: Today we give thanks for all that we have, for all of the ways we’re different, and for our ability to share.
The lessons were the ones for Harvest Thanksgiving found on page 396 of the BAS. I worked most closely with Matthew 6:25-33, which you can read here (link).
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Morsels & Stories: This morning we read from Proverbs 31, which is traditionally sung by Jewish husbands to their wives as praise. As the Church is often talked about as the Bride of Christ, what similar song would Jesus sing to us?
Sermon: Jesus talks about his death. So we do too because that is the great source of our hope.
The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with Mark 9:32-37.
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Morsels & Stories: I talked about the lectionary and something my stewardship professor once taught me.
Sermon: Jesus has this deeply troubling interaction. And this new, foreign, female disciple claims the crumbs.
The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with Mark 7:24-37.
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Morsels & Stories: I introduced the next component of our prayer stations.
Sermon: The author of James writes, “Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above.” What are those gifts?
The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with James 1:17-27.
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Morsels & Stories: We finished our read of Good Goats.
Sermon: In a first, I sing during the sermon.
The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with John 6.
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Morsels & Stories: I talked about non-theological books that have had a significant impact on my life, leadership, and theology.
Sermon: What is the eucharist? Queen Elizabeth I weighs in.
The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with John 6: 51-58.
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Morsels & Stories: We continued our read of Good Goats.
Sermon: What makes bread bread? What is sourfaux? What are we offering people?
The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with John 6: 35, 41-51.
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