Tag Archives: concerns

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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What is the world coming to???

Posted on September 6, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

On Friday, I participated in a funeral service for one of my congregation members. I arrived at the funeral home early as I usually do to be available for the family and to centre myself for the service. As preparations … Continue reading →

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Weddings

Posted on September 1, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

The criteria for becoming a wedding officiant must be fairly wide and generous.  I have attended a wedding or two recently that have been conducted by an individual acting as the civil servant to make things ‘legal’.  These individuals have … Continue reading →

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Social Ministry

Posted on August 21, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

In the next session of the course Supervised Ministry Practicum, this is the chosen textbook:  Social Ministry, An Urgent Agenda for Pastors and Churches by Haskell M. Miller. I have completed reading this book and have found it to be … Continue reading →

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