Tag: Communion
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Oktoberfest: Christians’ Global Grapevine
Sunday, October 5, 2014–a set of scriptures and thoughts concerning World Communion Sunday The structure of this reflection is different as it was presented in sections while conducting the Service of the Word and Table I from the United Methodist Hymnal. Isaiah 5:1-7 (NLT): A Song about the Lord’s Vineyard…
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Maundy Thursday: Continuing the story
Over the past six years, on Maundy Thursday, I have offered a casual Maundy Thursday service of reflection. We begin with hand washing rather than foot washing, then with music and scripture walk through the night’s experience. Scripture, a few comments, quiet, darkness and music carry the experience more than…
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Prepare Ye!
given on Sunday, April 6, 2014 Prepare. What a packed word! There are so many different ways to talk about that one word and it seems to affect our lives—prepare. Prepare a meal, prepare for guests, prepare for the day’s work, prepare for a trip, prepare for retirement, even prepare…
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Heart Breaking
given on Sunday, February 9, 2014: Due to an ice storm last week, we missed our second month of communion, so today that we the focus of the service. Within the structure of the the Service of Word and Table in the UMC Hymnal, there are a few thoughts that…
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How did Jesus teach? The Beatitudes & The Last Supper
given on Sunday, October 6, 2013–Worldwide Communion Day Scripture Base: Matthew 5: 5-12 and Luke 6:20-23 Teaching and preaching seemingly follow similar methods and often the two careers seem to merge. In fact, the training is very similar especially in classes concerning delivery of content. The difference between the two…
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