James 2:1-17 and Psalm 1 “Faith by itself, if it has no works is dead.” We thrive because we are on a mission from God to share each other’s joys and sorrows, grow in faith together, and lead active Christian lives of service out in the world. May we be
Continue readingSeptember 2, 2018 Scriptures: James 1:17-27 and Psalm 1 As we begin a new program year here at church in the Spirit of Christ we do so in our endeavor to live as Christ leads us to. Today we will explore Scriptures’ and the United Church’s teachings on “Holy Manners.” These are ways
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Scriptures: Joshua 24: 1-2a, 14-18 – We will serve our God John 6: 56- 69 – Lord, to whom shall we go? Struggling to be loving in the midst of the fear in the world? Struggling to be mindful in the midst of the distractions in the world? Struggling to
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This photo was taken by Rev. Karen Bridges at Policeman’s creek in Canmore, AB. John 6: 35, 41-58 – Whoever eats my bread has eternal life What does an abundant life look like? Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” How does this get
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Picture taken by Rev. Karen Bridges in Botswana 2017 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 – Do not let the sun go down on your anger. Psalm 130 – Out of the depths I cry to God From what depths do you cry and to whom? The readings today are filled with hope, even
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Ephesians 4:10-16 and John 6: 24-35 When called to serve the world in response to following Jesus, how best can we discern (learn from God) how to serve? There are various forms of ministry and God pours out many gifts for our sustenance. What are the ways we can decide
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Photo taken by Rev. Karen Bridges 1 Kings 3: 16-28; 6:1-14 Solomon ruled in a time of relative peace which was good for him, because unlike David, he was not a warrior. Solomon was humbled that God chose him to rule, and in his early reign he prayed to God
Continue reading2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10Mark 6: 1-13 How we can love the shiny, the new, the expensive, the’over the top’! In slang this is called “bling” and some people have it in the form of jewelry or hats, others in their home or church decor, others in their car or
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Picture taken by Rev. Karen Bridges at The Banksy Exhibit in Toronto June 2018. 2 Samuel 5: 1-6; 7:11-17 Though David may not at first have seemed destined for Kingship, he was the man! He has been described as faithful, courageous, smart, sincere and competent. He was a good warrior
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Talk about a set up! Imagine being offered a job you have not trained for, no one has held before in a time and land never having experienced this type of leadership! Oh, did I say offered? Saul was not given a choice but rather an anointing and a throne.
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