January 2, 2014 We three kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar. So says the song (which we will sing Sunday in celebration of the Epiphany). In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men (Greek: magi) from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is…
December 28, 2013 In honor of the season, taking off on the song, and in great gratitude for the gifts of the church… On the 12th Day of Christmas, my dear church gave to me… Twelve prayers for healing Eleven communion Sundays Ten (times 5) Super Sale helpers Nine deacons caring & nine elders leading…
December 19, 2013 The manger is not a fishbowl. It is not given so that we might sit safely and comfortably on the outside looking in. On Christmas Eve we are called not to be spectators; we are called to be participants. We celebrate the nativity each year so that we might take part in…