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The true message of Jesus « Of First Importance

Posted in Pastor's Thoughts on January 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The true message of Jesus « Of First Importance
Wow – a powerful quote about the message of Jesus and the message of the modern church. How to we change this?

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2009 VBS

Posted in Announcements, tagged , , , , on January 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Our VBS theme this year will be SonRock Kids Camp. How easy and fun will this year be!! The kids will love it. The songs are great, as usual from Gospel Light. I’m looking at July 13-17 or July 20-24 for the date. Let me know your opinions.
I really missed not having VBS last year [...]

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ShamWow Prayer Cloth | The Sacred Sandwich

Posted in Humor on January 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »

ShamWow Prayer Cloth | The Sacred Sandwich
What can I say? Maybe we should sell them for a fundraiser

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Epiphany 4B

Posted in Pastor's Thoughts on January 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Deuteronomy 18:15-20
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28
We think that things are desecrated because of idols. But Paul reminds us that idols are nothing. Food is food is food. We have a freedom in Christ and we should live in it.
But greater than our freedom is our responsibility to our brothers and sisters. We must not destroy their [...]

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Churchgoers Survive Potluck Nightmare | The Sacred Sandwich

Posted in Humor on January 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Churchgoers Survive Potluck Nightmare | The Sacred Sandwich
You have been warned…

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Self-inflicted Sermon | The Sacred Sandwich

Posted in Humor on January 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Self-inflicted Sermon | The Sacred Sandwich
Why I won’t listen to my sermons…

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Epiphany 3B

Posted in Pastor's Thoughts on January 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Jonah 3:1-5, 10
1 Corinthians 7:1-31
Mark 1:14-20
There is so much in this passage to cover. First there is the issue of sexual relations in marriage. Because of the incredible immorality in Corinth, Paul urges them to give themselves to their spouse. There is the issue of the "Scripture-ness" of the [...]

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Ohio’s Sex Trafficking Problem

Posted in Pastor's Thoughts on January 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »

NewsNet5 has reported that Ohio has a notorious record in sex trade trafficking. The Governor has signed legislation that will mandate prison terms for convicted traffickers. Personally, I wonder if that is enough. We don’t need only to increase the punishment but step up the enforcement.
This issue has been a concern to me since I [...]

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Epiphany

Posted in Announcements on January 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Announcements Wise Men Still Seek Him

Just a reminder that the next two Sundays (18th and 25th), I will be doing sermons related to sexuality. We will have children’s service during the sermon time. I won’t be using inappropriate language for a mixed audience but we will cover the subject of sex. Please see me [...]

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Baptism of Jesus (Observing Epiphany)

Posted in Pastor's Thoughts on January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
Epiphany lectionary
What is the importance of this story? I’m sure there were other visitors that came to visit Jesus. The shepherds worshipped. But now, we have these rich, intelligent, learned men coming from a distant land to offer gifts to Jesus. They are important to the story on several levels. [...]

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