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Sermon Scripts: March 2015
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I concluded my final interim pastorate in March 2016, so I am no longer preaching on a regular basis. I am available for pulpit supply and these sermon scripts and videos give a picture of my approach. For pulpit supply, I am happy to write new sermons targeted at specific concerns or needs of congregations, otherwise I will rework previous sermons based on the texts of the Revised Common Lectionary for that Sunday. Friday, March 27, 2015. When Will We Understand? Zechariah 9:9-11; John 12:12-16. That is...
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Interim Pastor Journey: Developmental Tasks for a Congregation in Transition
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Currently Serving First Christian Church of Duncanville, Texas. I concluded my final interim pastorate with First Christian Church of Albany, Texas in March 2016. For now, I am leaving this page in my blog for any value it may be to others (congregations or pastors) engaged in interim ministry between pastors. Thursday, January 13, 2011. Developmental Tasks for a Congregation in Transition. In the left margin. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). 03-17-13 Mary Anoints Jesus. Funeral and Memorial Ministry.
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ChristLink: Merry Christmas from Odessa, Texas!
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I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 NRSV. 1 To stimulate spiritual formation as a serious disciple of Jesus Christ for myself and fellow pilgrims. 2 To connect spiritual seekers with a Christian community of faith. 3 To explore and exchange writing of fiction, poetry and essays that support the first two objectives. Saturday, December 7, 2013.
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ChristLink: December 2014
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I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 NRSV. 1 To stimulate spiritual formation as a serious disciple of Jesus Christ for myself and fellow pilgrims. 2 To connect spiritual seekers with a Christian community of faith. 3 To explore and exchange writing of fiction, poetry and essays that support the first two objectives. Christmas Again, Already?
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ChristLink: December 2011
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I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 NRSV. 1 To stimulate spiritual formation as a serious disciple of Jesus Christ for myself and fellow pilgrims. 2 To connect spiritual seekers with a Christian community of faith. 3 To explore and exchange writing of fiction, poetry and essays that support the first two objectives. Thursday, December 29, 2011.
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ChristLink: April 2014
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I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 NRSV. 1 To stimulate spiritual formation as a serious disciple of Jesus Christ for myself and fellow pilgrims. 2 To connect spiritual seekers with a Christian community of faith. 3 To explore and exchange writing of fiction, poetry and essays that support the first two objectives. Sunday, April 27, 2014.
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ChristLink: Merry Christmas from Midwest City, Oklahoma!
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I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 NRSV. 1 To stimulate spiritual formation as a serious disciple of Jesus Christ for myself and fellow pilgrims. 2 To connect spiritual seekers with a Christian community of faith. 3 To explore and exchange writing of fiction, poetry and essays that support the first two objectives. Thursday, January 3, 2013.
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Pilgrim Path: God in the Spaces
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Monday, July 11, 2011. God in the Spaces. My son Jon had me write a guest post for his blog about how I am being stretched in this time of transition from long-term called pastoral ministry to serving churches who are between pastors as an interim pastor. I am learning to accept that some people are calling this retirement, but I'm not there yet. You can read that and access Jon's blog at http:/ jonstolpe.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/god-in-the-spaces/#comment-473. Thanks for the post! God in the Spaces.
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Pilgrim Path: March 2008
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Thursday, March 13, 2008. My Rule of Life. I Pray the Benedictine Hours to mark the whole day as holy. II At Terce or Sext (open invitation in chapel at Sext on Wednesday). A Lectio Divina on the Lectionary texts for the coming Sunday. 1) 1 page of the church membership list. 2) 5 Psalms (review Psalter Tuesday, Thursday lap swim). 3) Lord’s Prayer and Prayer of Francis of Assisi. III At Compline or Terce record awareness of God’s presence for the day. V Annual silent retreat of 3-4 days. My Rule of Life.
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Writing Workshop: December 2011
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My only comfort in life and in death is that I am not my own, but belong - body and soul, in life and in death - to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ. Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 1. Monday, December 26, 2011. The Life and Legend of Good King Wenceslas. Even if you don't know the words you've heard of the old Christmas Carol,. And recognize the tune. Instrumental versions are played every Christmas. Good King Wenceslas looked out. On the feast of Stephen. When the snow lay round about. Deep and crisp and even.
