Month: June 2012

INTO HIS PRESENCE ANYTIME

Into His Presence Anytime by Mary Haskett There are times when we can be weighed down with situations in our lives, loved ones who are ill, wayward children or financial problems; and many other troubles that may come upon us. The thought is coming to me concerning Horatio Spafford the man who lost his family… Continue reading INTO HIS PRESENCE ANYTIME

SHOWING UP FOR SERVICE

Showing Up for Service by Brenda Wood Because I’m a recent widow, people always ask how I’m doing. Lately, I’ve started to say, “I am good because God is good”. Someone cries, “I don’t know how you do it”. I tell them I’m just showing up for service, because that’s all I’m doing. It is… Continue reading SHOWING UP FOR SERVICE

SO FAR, SO GOOD, SO WHAT? – Sermon

SO FAR, SO GOOD, SO WHAT? – Sermon Sermon by Rev. Dr. John James – St. Andrews United Church, Niagara Falls Rev. Dr. John James officiated in our service this morning’s service, celebrating 100 years of the sanctuary of Haliburton United Church, Haliburton, Ontario. A former minister of this congregation he talked about the past,… Continue reading SO FAR, SO GOOD, SO WHAT? – Sermon

EXPECTATION – Five-Minute Fridays

Expectation This could have been a different post if my hand had reached into the mailbox and found a key for a package. I put expectation, today’s word from The Gypsy Mama, right down in my list with control. I am learning, however slowly, to release control … especially when I know I can’t do… Continue reading EXPECTATION – Five-Minute Fridays

HAUNTED BY GOD

Haunted by God by Jan Cox  “God-friendship is for God-worshipers; They are the ones he confides in. If I keep my eyes on God, I won’t trip over my own feet” (Psalm 25:14-15 The Message). As I thought over this passage it reminded me of the story of Peter walking out to meet Jesus – on… Continue reading HAUNTED BY GOD

SENSE OF WONDER IN PRAYER

Sense of Wonder in Prayer by Judith Lawrence “Prayer is the art of presence. Where there is no wonder there is little depth of presence. The sense of wonder is one of the key sources of prayer. Wonder at the adventure of being here is one of the special qualities of humans.…Sometimes in humans profound… Continue reading SENSE OF WONDER IN PRAYER

UCW 50th ANNIVERSARY

UCW 50th Anniversary We had a different service on Sunday this week. Our UCW (United Church Women) took the whole service. Kay Moore did an excellent job of organizing and delegating the jobs. I heard many comments after the service at how lovely it had been. Looking at the UCW, as Kay did during Children’s… Continue reading UCW 50th ANNIVERSARY

WINGS AND WEIGHTS

Wings and Weights by Stephanie Nickel We love to spend time with certain people because they lift our spirits just by being in the same room. They give us wings. And then there are others. Sometimes through no fault of their own, they weigh us down, piling heavy loads on our shoulders. However, what would… Continue reading WINGS AND WEIGHTS

“STEEPED TEA” PRAYERS

“Steeped Tea” Prayers by Jan Cox  I am not a perfectionist when it comes to making tea but I do know tea needs to steep before I pour and drink it. To steep – “to soak in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavour or to soften it.” As I sipped my… Continue reading “STEEPED TEA” PRAYERS

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