Author Archives: thepowerandthelaurie

Random Act of Culture

Posted on November 25, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus is popping up everywhere as we begin the Season of Advent! Here is a ‘Random Act of Culture’ by The Opera Company of Philadelphia at Macy’s http://www.creativeminorityreport.com/2010/11/awesome-pop-up-hallelujah-chorus-at.html

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Ephesians 5:21-33…. Paul’s ‘wives be subject to your husbands’ statement

Posted on November 24, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

Scenario:  Your large, urban, 21st-century congregation is composed primarily of wealthy families of mixed ethnic origins. Discuss strategies for preaching on Ephesians 5:21-33. As you do so, pay particular attention to how you will present verses 22-24: “Wives be subject … Continue reading →

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One of my favourite blogs

Posted on November 12, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

I have finally taken the time to re-connect with my favourite blogs and will share it with you: http://www.thisisreverb.com/  

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Church people are the reason people stay with the church

Posted on November 12, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

And, of course, it is always important to see the other side… to balance the viewpoint. Here is the link to the other side of the coin: http://keithhoward.ca/2010/11/11/church-people-are-the-reason-people-stay-with-the-church/

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Church people are the reason people do not come to church

Posted on November 12, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

A blog post was shared with me today and it is an important aspect of the church for us to not only know about but also to consider as we go forward in a time of transition in the church. … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day – A Different View again

Posted on November 8, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

It is necessary to follow-up my last post concerning comments made concerning the United Church with the individual’s ending post (at least for today) because I feel it is important to finish what you start and to try to provide … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day – A Different View

Posted on November 7, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

This morning was the Sunday for a community Remembrance Day service during which we remembered veterans and in particular those from the Korean War. As always the community attendance was excellent — standing room only! Later this afternoon on a … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day

Posted on November 5, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

Remembrance Day is now less than a week away. Here is a link to a resource that my be helpful in planning a remembrance service: http://www.unitedmilitarychaplains.ca We usually concentrate on the veterans on Remembrance Day. I would encourage you to … Continue reading →

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Here I am!

Posted on November 5, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

The gap in blog posting can be explained by online course work, pastoral charge responsibilities, a funeral, family and let us not forget the cold that I currently am trying to be rid of! The theme for the fall for … Continue reading →

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Busyness, Gratitude and Grit

Posted on October 5, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

I have found that September was and October is looking like it will be BUSY! Not only does the school year start but the church year, at least unofficially, begins afresh in September after a restful summer. Meetings start-up again, … Continue reading →

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