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Evening Prayer – 3 November 2019

The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow

A wonderful Lord’s Day

Gathered around Your Table

Breaking bread and sharing the cup together

An afternoon of refreshment with my sweetheart

An evening of simple relaxation

Now as my eyelids grow heavy

I lift this humble prayer to you

Dona Nobis Pacem

Grant Us Peace

A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…

Brigid of Kildare – The Face of Christ in All – Christine Valters Paintner

“Brigid sees the face of Christ in all persons and creatures, and overcomes the division between rich and poor. Our practice of inner hospitality as monks in the world is essentially about healing all of the places we feel fragmented, scattered, and shamed. One of her symbols is her cloak which becomes a symbol of unity. All can dwell under her mantle.”

— Christine Valters Paintner, PhD, Illuminating the Way: Embracing the Wisdom of Monks and Mystics

3 November 2019 Sermon – How to Love Each Other – Denise Moore preaching

Today was Presbyterian Women (PW) Thank Offering Sunday. Our wonderful PW members lead worship and they asked Denise to preach. Enjoy and be blessed!

First Reading – Isaiah 1:1-10

Second Reading – Luke 19:1-10

Sermon – How to Love Each Other – Denise Moore preaching

Evening Prayer – 2 November 2019

The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow

We gathered today to do your work, Lord

As the Plains and Peaks Presbytery

A time of worship, fellowship, prayer, and deliberation

There was also a time of collegial fellowship

This was followed by an evening of relaxation

A time to Be Still

Thank you for a wonderful day, Lord

Now as my eyelids grow heavy

I lift this humble prayer to you

Dona Nobis Pacem

Grant Us Peace

A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…

Evening Prayer – 1 November 2019

The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow

A day for refreshment and relaxation

A time to simply Be Still

A time to be with my sweetheart

A time with dear family who are visiting

A time of laughter and games

A time for conversation

A time to enjoy Your wonderful blessings

Now as my eyelids grow heavy

I lift this humble prayer to you

Dona Nobis Pacem

Grant Us Peace

A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre.,.

Loving When You Don’t Feel Like It – Jake Owensby

Wise words from Jake Owensby!

One simple phrase explains why we don’t eat a healthier diet, we skip the gym, we refuse to forgive, we resist apologizing, we avoid admitting when we’re wrong, and we don’t ask for directions when we’re lost.

“I don’t feel like it.”
— Read on jakeowensby.com/2019/11/01/loving-when-you-dont-feel-like-it/

Death Cannot Separate Us From Love | Sojourners

All Saints’ Day. All Souls’ Day. All Hallows’ Eve. The Day of the Dead. Our various celebrations this week remind us of an overriding truth that is at the core of so many of our religious and cultural traditions — death can’t separate us from love.
— Read on sojo.net/articles/death-cannot-separate-us-love

Evening Prayer – 31 October 2019

The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow

Another day of ministry and fellowship

Another day of reflection

Another day of study

An evening of fun and fellowship

An evening with precious family

All Hallows’ Eve

Soon All Saints Day

A time to remember

A time to give thanks

A time to Be Still

For all of your gifts I thank you, Lord

Now as my eyelids grow heavy

I lift this humble prayer to you

Dona Nobis Pacem

Grant Us Peace

A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…

All Hallow’s Eve; a sonnet of reclamation

A beautiful Sonnet, Malcolm ❤️

malcolmguite's avatarMalcolm Guite

The dark is bright with quiet lives and steady lights undimmed

Halloween seems to be creeping up on Christmas in the crass commercialism stakes, even here in England, where the tradition is less strong! Halloween itself simply means the eve of all Hallows, and All Hallows is the Christian feast of All Saints, or All Saints Day’ a day when we think particularly of those souls in bliss who, even in this life, kindled a light for us, or to speak more exactly, reflected for us and to us, the already-kindled light of Christ!,  It is followed immediately on November 2nd by All Souls Day. the day we remember all the souls who have gone before us into the light of Heaven.  It is good that we should have a season of the year for remembrance and a time when we feel that the veil between time and eternity is…

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Evening Prayer – 30 October 2019

The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow

A day filled with fellowship

Time spent with wonderful staff members

Time spent learning about Stephen Ministry

Time spent sharing and growing

An evening of music and fellowship

Time with very dear friends

Now as my eyelids grow heavy

I lift this humble prayer to you

Dona Nobis Pacem

Grant Us Peace

A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…