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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church: December 2014
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. Monday, December 1, 2014. Means "coming" or "arrival." During Advent we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ in his first Advent, and we anticipate his return as Christ the King. Without a doubt there is something magical about this time of the liturgical year that is filled with waiting and longing and hoping. In addition, you may wish to prepare for worship by reflecting on the readings provided in our Advent devotional by Henry Nouwen, Wait for the Lord. And, m...
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church: October 2013
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. Monday, October 28, 2013. Zacchaeus' tree", Jericho, Palestine, via Wikimedia Commons. Lectionary readings for this Sunday include Psalm 119:137-144 and Luke 19:1-10. The passage from the Gospel of Luke tells the well-known story of Zacchaeus. After reading the text a couple of times, consider the following:. What was Zacchaeus' profession? Why was he unable to see Jesus? What does he do to overcome this obstacle? What were Jesus' first words to Zacchaeus? Because th...
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church: February 2014
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. Sunday, February 23, 2014. Transfiguration" by Giovanni Gerolamo Savoldo; via Wikimedia Commons. Sunday we celebrate the Transfiguration of Christ. In preparation, read Exodus 24:12-18 and Matthew 17:1-9. Then consider the following:. Throughout the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is portrayed as the "New Moses." How is this theme evident when you compare the two readings? Regarding Jesus' transfiguration, what other elements of the story stand out for you? Risen Lord Jesus,.
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church: June 2013
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. Wednesday, June 26, 2013. The Lectionary readings for Sunday, June 30 include Psalm 77:1-2,11-20 and Galatians 5:1,13-25. First read the psalm, which happens to include a hymn recalling the events of the exodus. Image via churchart.com. Now turn your attention to Paul's letter to the church in Galatia. Read through the text at least twice. Then consider the following:. In this portion of the letter, what grabs your attention? What does Paul write concerning freedom?
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church: June 2014
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. Sunday, June 8, 2014. Miniature depiction of Andrei Rublev's "Trinity". June 15: Trinity Sunday. Read 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 and Matthew 28:16-20 and consider the following:. What makes these texts appropriate for Trinity Sunday? How do you imagine the Trinity? Does thinking of God in three persons (Father, Son, and Spirit) make a difference to your faith walk? If so, how? June 22: Is it lawful to do good or harm on the Sabbath? About our role as his disciples? Sunda...
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church: April 2015
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. Monday, April 27, 2015. Pentecost" via Google Images. In preparation for worship during the month of May, I hope you will set aside time to reflect on the Scripture readings for each Sunday. Personally, I am really looking forward to our Pentecost worship service May 24th. I hope you are, too! For May 3, 2015. Using the spiritual practice of Lectio Divina. Is a change needed? If so, what? For May 10, 2015. How do we abide in the Father’s love? For May 24, 2015:.
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church: July 2014
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. Monday, July 28, 2014. The summer sermon series, Questions Jesus Asked, continues through the month of August. Be sure to refer back to this post each week to help you prepare for worship. Then, let us gather on The Lord's Day, to sing, pray, listen, and commune with our wondrous Creator. August 3: Do you want to get well? On what day of the week does this miracle story occur? Why is this important? What obstacles must the sick man overcome to be made well? When, in ...
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church: April 2014
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Image via Wikimedia Commons. Our Lenten journey comes to an end as we travel through the last week of Jesus' earthly life. Maundy Thursday we will sit around tables to enjoy fellowship and good food. Then we will sing hymns, read Scripture, and partake of Communion. As Christians on this side of Easter, we know there is hope for Sunday is coming! At what time of day does Mary come to the tomb? How is this significant? May you never forget tha...
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church: October 2014
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Fagus sylvatica JPG2a" by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT ; via Wikimedia Commons. We start the month of November by celebrating All Saints' Day. As we gather, we will remember loved ones who have gone before us upon whose shoulders we stand. Later in the month, on November 23rd, we will review the entire church calendar year in a "lessons and hymns" style service. Finally, November 30th marks the beginning of Advent. November 2, 2014. November 9, 2014.
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church: September 2014
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Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. Monday, September 29, 2014. October 5, 2014. October 12, 2014. Read Matthew 22:1-14 and then consider the following:. In this text, what does Jesus say the kingdom of heaven is like? Who are invited to the banquet? What strikes you as most important about this reading? About what would you like to know more? October 19, 2014. What agenda do the Pharisees have in this reading? Who joins them in their endeavor? October 26, 2014 ("Glory to God" Hymnal Dedication). From ...
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