7th: TRINITY SUNDAY (Communion) | White Genesis 1:1-2a Psalms 8 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20 14th: Pentecost 2 | Green/Teal Genesis 18:1-15 Psalms 116:1-2, 12-19 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8 21st: Pentecost 3 | Green/Teal Genesis 21:8-21 Psalms 86:1-10, 16-17 Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39 28th: Pentecost 4 | Green/Teal Genesis 22:1-14 Psalms 13 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42
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Goings On and Doings Update: May 9, 2020
BUILDING & GROUNDS: The building is disinfected and limited administrative work is being done in the office. John, our custodian, has a great start on cleaning up the grounds. Bob Smith programed the carillon to play Easter hymns. Don Moody continues to check on the humidifier in the piano. CHECK-IN PHONE CALLS: Please continue calling … Continue reading Goings On and Doings Update: May 9, 2020
Lectionary Scriptures: May 2020
10th: EASTERTIDE | White/Gold/Yellow Acts 7:55-60 Psalms 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 17th: EASTERTIDE | White/Gold/Yellow Acts 17:22-31 Psalms 66:8-20 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 21st: Thurs. The Ascension | White Acts 1:1-14 Psalms 47 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 24:44-53 24th: EASTERTIDE | White/Gold/Yellow Acts 17:22-31 Psalms 66:8-20 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 31th: PENTECOST … Continue reading Lectionary Scriptures: May 2020
What’s Chellie Reading: May 2020
Piloting Church: Helping Your Congregation Take Flight by Cameron TrimblePublished © 2019 by Saint Louis: Chalice PressISBN13: 978-0-827-23169-6 Unsheltered by Barbara KingsolverPublished © October 19, 2018 by HarperCollins ISBN13: 978-0-062-68456-1 (hardcover)ISBN: 0062684566 Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus by Rev. Jim WallisPublished © 2019 by San Francisco: HarperOneISBN13:978-0-062-91476-7 (hardcover)ISBN13: 978-0-062-91477-4(softcover)
From Our Bishop: May 1, 2020
Dear Beloved in Christ: Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am grieving for all those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 and for the millions who have become jobless and hungry as a result of its impact on the economy. I thank God for the incredible health … Continue reading From Our Bishop: May 1, 2020
Part of the Family: April 22, 2020
DOINGS & GOINGS ON: I continue to attend weekly meetings and trainings on Worship, Funeral, Weddings COVID19 protocols. The best news here is that Maine is doing an incredible job of “social distancing” and that the exposure rate remains relatively low. This is encouraging but we need to remain vigilant and cautious. Just think of … Continue reading Part of the Family: April 22, 2020
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Easter
Articles: Hallelujah! He Is Risen!The Disciples Who Didn’t Get It Verses to Read: Matthew 28:1-15Mark 16Luke 24John 20:1-29Isaiah 52:7-10 Videos: https://youtu.be/4iaMJPMY1wQ https://youtu.be/IgMBedGh99Q https://youtu.be/E_LWSXQYSwo https://vimeo.com/89509380 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv1qCdx9jF0 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRog0PbRYxqVccCc6kDYhTR5HrNs7KxdJ A Playlist of Easter Music Reflection: On Easter Sunday, we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Pray for God’s peace that is now freely available to rule in our hearts all year, … Continue reading Easter
Holy Saturday
Verses to Read: Matthew 27:62-66Isaiah 52:13-15Isaiah 53Luke 23:56Romans 6:3-11 Videos: https://youtu.be/XDYy0x1fdZU https://vimeo.com/89436644 Reflection: On Saturday of Holy Week, we remember the disciples as they experienced what they considered to be the silence of God in the midst of their fear. Consider our own need for faith to believe God is at work even when we … Continue reading Holy Saturday
