R-E-S-P-E-C-T

August 19, 2018

Church of the Servant, Wilmington, NC

Proper 15, Year B
Ephesians 5:15-20

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Scripture Passage:

Ephesians 5:15-20

Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Sources:

[1] Laurie Goodstein and Sharon Otterman, “Catholic Priests Abused 1,000 Children in Pennsylvania, Report Says,” New York Times, Aug. 14, 2018.

[1] Richard Williams, “Aretha Franklin Obituary,” The Guardian, August 16, 2018,  https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/aug/16/aretha-franklin-obituary.

Be Silent No More

April 1, 2018

Church of the Servant, Wilmington, NC

Easter Sunday
Mark 16:1-8

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Gospel Text:

When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another, ‘Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?’ When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, ‘Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.’ So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Goin’ Fishin’

January 21, 2018

Church of the Servant, Wilmington, NC

3rd Sunday after Epiphany
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20

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Gospel Text:

After John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.  (Mk 1:14-20)

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