November 20, 2016: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. For some, this is a day called Christ the King Sunday, but the truth is, that is not a title he would have ever claimed. As we heard in the Gospel, it was a title given to him by…
November 13, 2016: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. What a week this has been. No matter who you may have voted for, no one can deny that a sea change has taken place – and it is one that has brought fear, hatred, bigotry, and violence to…
November 6, 2016 – All Saints: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. There is a Peanuts cartoon where Lucy tells Charlie Brown, “I have examined my life and found it to be without flaw. Therefore, I’m going to hold a ceremony and present myself with a medal. I…
October 30, 2016: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. I loved the 1985 movie “Back to the Future.” It features a teenager, Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, who ends up changing the present circumstances of his life for the better, when he accidentally ends up in…
October 23, 2016: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. [singing] “Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble, when you’re perfect in every way.” Ahhh, for those of you who remember a certain crossover Country Western singer named Mac Davis, you might remember that song from 1980. Great fun. I…
October 9, 2016 : May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. The Lord be with you! [and also with you] Lift up your hearts! [we lift them to our God] Let us give thanks to the Lord our God! [it is right to give God thanks and praise] These…
October 2, 2016: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. When I first arrived here as your Rector in January of 2014, I was so excited by the possibilities, and my heart was warmed by your welcome. I still feel that way now, and I believe that I always…
September 11, 2016: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. I love my Apple watch. I do. I don’t NEED an Apple watch, it was a gift. It is not a necessity, but I do love it nevertheless. And one of the biggest reasons why? It helps me find…
[Our guest preacher was Ms. Rhonda Watson. Rhonda is a chorister, a Youth Group leader, and a former Vestry member. The picture at left is at the 8am service in the chapel.] September 4, 2016: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength and our…
August 28, 2016: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. The words of our gradual hymn, that music we sing before and after the gospel, say “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and its righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” That’s the first verse,…
