Scripture: Exodus 29:5-7 Then you shall take the vestments, and put on Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastpiece, and gird him with the decorated band of the ephod; and you shall set the turban on his head, and put the holy diadem on the turban. You shall take the anointing oil, and pour it on his head and anoint
Scripture: Ephesians 6:23 Peace be to the whole community, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thought for the Day: I have always loved these closing words from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, especially the idea of ‘love with faith.’ The church has tended to emphasize the faith over the love. There are many churches whose theology starts with a dogmatic faith
Scripture: Proverb 13:7 (the Message) A pretentious, showy life is an empty life; a plain and simple life is a full life. Thought for the Day: Though I am not Catholic nor have I ever been Catholic, I have watched the selection process for the new Pope with a great deal of interest. I found it fascinating how one commentator, upon hearing the news of the new Pope,
Guest Devotional: Renee Wiggins, Elder Scripture: 1st Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind… Thought for the Day: Love is unselfish, long-suffering, faithful and steadfast. Not one of these is a characteristic of human nature. Love springs forth from God. I John 4:8 tells us, “God is Love.” As we accept His Son, Jesus Christ, His Spirit dwells in us. The Spirit of Love bubbles up and
Scripture: Luke 16:1-2 Then Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. So he summoned him and said to him, “What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management, because you cannot be my manager any longer.’ Thought for the Day: During the
Scripture: John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Thought for the Day: Generosity that comes from the creation has its origin in the Creator. God’s giving was an act of love, and because God loved us, we are willing to give. It’s really a very simple
Scripture: Isaiah 40:29 [God] gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Thought for the Day: Yesterday morning, despite getting one hour less of sleep, I thought I was doing pretty well…and then the 11:00am service hit. Have you ever been feeling good one moment, and the next moment, you feel like you have been hit by a small winnebago? In those moments, I won’t suggest that
Guest Devotional: Mike Smith, Elder Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your soul. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Thought for The Day: If we can truly give
Scripture: Psalm 51:12-13 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you. Thought for the Day: Gandhi once said, “Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant nor the served. But all other pleasures and possessions pale into nothingness before service which is rendered in a spirit
Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 11:30 If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. Thought for the Day: I’ve always loved the old Navajo tradition of weaving a small flaw into their blankets in order that any evil spirits residing in the blanket may have a way of escaping. There are other communities and traditions who practice the same intentional act to remind themselves