ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 7, 2021Guest Writer: Rev. Paula GembalaScripture: Psalm 46:1-2. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble. Therefore we will not fear… Thought for the day: As we go through each day with the fear of this pandemic nagging in our minds, I am reminded by the above scripture that we honestly don’t need to live our days in fear. God
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 6, 2021Guest Writer: Rev. Sheila GilletteScripture: Ephesians 6:18Pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Thought for the Day: During this time of the pandemic that seems to be never-ending, it is easy to lose motivation, joy, gratitude, and worry. When I go out
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 5, 2021Scripture: Matthew 18:6As for whoever causes these little ones who believe in me to trip and fall into sin, it would be better for them to have a huge stone hung around their necks and be drowned in the bottom of the lake. Thought for the Day: The Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris was the first woman consecrated a bishop in the Anglican Communion, and
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 4, 2021Scripture: Luke 9:24All who want to save their lives will lose them. But all who lose their lives because of me will save them. Thought for the Day: In his book, Disciplines of the Spirit (based upon some lectures he gave), Howard Thurman explored five human experiences that he believed were Universal. In the chapter on Suffering, Thurman wrote: To be confirmed in life is
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 3, 2021Audio Devotional Based On: Hebrews 13:5Your way of life should be free from the love of money, and you should be content with what you have. After all, the Lord has said, I will never leave you or abandon you. LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONALBY Clicking Here
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 2, 2021Scripture: Colossians 3:15The peace of Christ must control your hearts—a peace into which you were called in one body. And be thankful people. Thought for the Day: In an article from about six years ago entitled, “World Peace Begins With You and Me,” Dr. Hyderabad Zahead presented some rather basic, but helpful ideas for what each of us can do to actually move from a
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 1, 2021Prayer for the Week:Faith like a childFaith that takes on wingsFaith manifest in good deedsFaith that produces life-giving fruitHoly One whose heaven comes to earth we pray for a faith alive with your grace animated by your love fueled by your mercy we pray for faith exemplified by joy and peace patience and kindness generosity and gentleness we pray for a faith resembling Jesus guided
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSJanuary 31, 2021A Tribute To My Mother: As some of you know, today is my mother’s 90th birthday, and so I am going to selfishly borrow this communication tool for the day. When thinking of sacrifice, there are extraordinary occurrences that grab people’s attention. They are the acts of which headlines are made – Stranger Runs Into Burning Building; Soldier Carries Fellow Soldier To Safety; Teenager Saves
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSJanuary 30, 2021Scripture: Psalm 111:1-3Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. Thought for the Day: The Call to Worship this Sunday echos the opening
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSJanuary 29, 2021Scripture: 2nd Corinthian 13:11Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Thought for the Day: This past week, I learned that Rev. Paul A. Crow, Jr. had died. For more than two decades Paul served as president of the Council on Christian Unity.