Sunday Music – February 26, 2017
Opening Songs: Trisagion Jesus I Come Your Great Name Response: I Surrender All Offertory: For the Beauty of the Earth Eucharist Songs: Sanctus Holy Holy Holy Lord Eucharist: God of Grace Psalm 46
Confirmation – What, Why, How?
On Sunday, March 26, Bishop John Guernsey is coming to visit our congregation to confirm several people in our congregation. If you are wondering what Confirmation is all about, why it is helpful, and how you might participate – Here is a short introduction to Confirmation: What is Confirmation? “After making a mature commitment to […]
Sunday Music – February 19, 2017
Opening Songs: Trisagion And Can it Be Oceans – we will do this and the next song with a slight gospel swing Yes Lord Yes Response: Deliverer Offertory: We Will Feast Eucharist Songs: Sanctus Holy Holy Holy Lord Eucharist: Rock of Ages Chorus of “We Will Feast” Salvation Belongs to Our God – we will not be […]
A story about a ring… and God
Over 120 RestoWomen gathered last weekend in Middleburg to consider what it means to be mature and secure children of God. Kristen Terry led us through scripture, brain science and attachment theories to help us better understand how we view God as our parent and how we can rest secure as His children. On Friday […]
Matt’s Picture Movie Review: Resto Cambo team reflections #5
As I was flipping through my images from Cambodia and reflecting on the many good gifts that God gave me while I was there, I was surprised by how comprehensive a review of the trip I saw by holding the arrow key down on my image viewer. Without further ado, here is my RestoCambo2017 Album with […]
Some ideas to walk alongside refugees
Wondering how to respond to the national conversation about refugees? Here are some thoughts and ideas to motivate your prayer and action. We are compelled to love our neighbor. Jesus assumed that His followers would. We are convicted by the clear teaching of the Bible. Here is a small sample of the 51 mentions of […]
Sunday Music – February 12, 2017
Opening Songs: Trisagion I Cry Out All Who Are Thirsty Response: Be Thou My Vision Offertory: Almighty God Eucharist Songs: Sanctus Holy Holy Holy Lord Eucharist: By Thy Mercy You are my King The Solid Rock
Exiles, Come Home: a midweek homily
Two weeks ago David Griffin spoke on Isaiah 54:1-10 at our mid-week eucharist It is not for nothing that book of Isaiah has earned the nickname “The Fifth Gospel.” Although it begins with warnings of judgment, the book concludes with some of the most encouraging promises of redemption that we find in the Old Testament. Indeed, […]
Surprises in Cambodia: team reflections #4
Several days ago, as I was preparing for a workshop session that I would be facilitating on the Khmer Pastors’ retreat, Liz reminded me to leave room to be surprised. She was right. The Holy Spirit so often surprises me in the midst of the mundane, and I operate best when I assume a posture […]
Kept “in the midst of it” – the homily from last Wednesday’s Eucharist
Readings: Psalm 121; Isa. 49:1-7; Gal 2:15-21; Mark 6:13-29 Today* marks the 6th day of the new administration under Trump. It is the second day of the annual audit at my office.And we’re in the midst of the sometimes dreary days of midwinter; although, today offers a welcome (warm and bright) reprieve. As we begin […]