Monthly Archives: April 2012

Enthusiasm in Mission

Posted on April 16, 2012 by churchauthor

written and delivered by Shirley Benson April 15, 2012    Psalm 107: 1-22,    Matthew 25: 31-45 April 15—do you all know that besides tax day, this is the opening day of the fishing season? And today we are answering God’s call … Continue reading →

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PASTOR’S PONDERINGS

Posted on April 9, 2012 by churchauthor

Easter! Alleluia! The power of death has been defeated. The miracle of resurrection saves us. The forty days of Lent has prepared us for the resurrection. It is not a fairy tale, though it is a puzzling story. Jesus has … Continue reading →

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God With Us in the Spices

Posted on April 9, 2012 by churchauthor

 April 8, 2012 Mark 16:1-8 I had never really thought about a detail in the Easter story until an insightful preaching teacher, William Willimon, pointed it out. Mark writes that three women, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and … Continue reading →

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In Remembrance of Her

Posted on April 9, 2012 by churchauthor

April 1, 2012  Mark 14:1-9 I cannot imagine a week more filled with ominous dread than this one coming up. We call it Holy Week but it surely doesn’t feel holy.  Jesus’ enemies are trying to figure out a time … Continue reading →

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