Category Archives: Vision
“I am the vine, you are the branches”
A Sermon … May 6th, 2012. Texts: Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:25-31, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8 When we pray, it can be hard to focus. All the concerns of the day come to mind: when am I going to get … Continue reading
Pastor’s presentation on abundant life – excerpt:
The question we reflected on together: “salvation” in the Bible isn’t just “afterlife,” but “abundant life” here and now – the gifts of: Rest – Joy – God – Home -Human connection – Direction Which of these do you think … Continue reading
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Helen Schneiders’ reflections on being “rooted”
Thank you to Helen for sharing some of her words from our first Wednesday gathering! Reflection…..being rooted in God’s word……rooted in God’s love! Reading Psalm 1:1-3 I am drawn to the metaphor of a tree planted by streams of water. … Continue reading
Lenten devotions to explore vision for flourishing
As part of our soup suppers – Wednesdays at 6pm – 7:30pm, evening prayer at the end - members of St Luke – including Megan Gillespie, Judy Platts, and Helen Schneiders – will reflect on their experiences and vision for … Continue reading
Transformation or Flourishing?
Your life has been enriched. You’re “alive,” joyful. People experience patience, kindness, love in your presence. You are growing in your faith – which doesn’t mean, so much, that your faith itself grows – more that you grow because of … Continue reading
Vision and direction for the next few years at St Luke
Think back on the last few years, all that has happened: we crafted, debated and voted on a statement of welcome to people of “diverse racial and ethnic background, physical and emotional needs, sexual orientation and gender identity” that puts … Continue reading
Public Faith
“Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works, and give glory to your Father in heaven.” I shared some thoughts on these words some time ago; they come to mind again as members of … Continue reading
What’s evangelism, and how are we doing it?
It’s a question that’s come up fairly frequently in conversation lately, which is a good thing! “Sharing the joy of faith” and “welcoming all” are all part of our mission statement. Since we’ve begun to hear from Matthew’s Gospel again … Continue reading
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Salt and Light
Because of God’s generosity at work through you, we have a shiny new, truly “grand” piano: 6’1”, full to the brim with hammers, piano wire, pedals, keys and such. It’s a complex instrument (it’s hard enough for me to tune … Continue reading
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Getting in tune with God’s call
“the Advocate, the Holy Spirit … will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you … I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot hear them now. When the Spirit … Continue reading
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