Sunday Bulletin - November 10

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 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Church in the Park

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, November 10, 2024

Dear Friends in Jesus –

Now what?

When I sat down to write,  I was riddled with dis-ease, discomfort rather than relief that years long battles have been waged across the airwaves and at the coffee shop don’t disappear overnight. Then I remembered my job is not to referee but to position myself, and those who I may, for the inexhaustive grace of God.   

What I want to focus on is what we get to do Sunday and each moment of our lives – engage God’s word, become willing to be led by the Spirit and allow the love of God to pour through us as the antidote, the balm for the wounds we incur and that we cause.

So...

This Sunday we engage Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. He is gathering a purse for the saints in Jerusalem where there has been a severe famine. But as Paul makes his case to the Corinthians to perhaps outshine the church in Macedonia in their generosity, he provides us with a template for generosity.

This Sunday, we worship al fresco. We breathe the fresh air of our beloved renovated Wragg Square and sing and pray reflecting the faith, compassion and joy of the way of Jesus.

Invite a friend, family member, someone you want to know or even someone you’d rather not. God’s grace is for everyone!

In great anticipation –

 

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Sunday Bulletin - November 3

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

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What Do You Want?

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, November 3, 2024

Dear Friends in Jesus –

One of my favorite texts in scripture is the narrative of Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus. It’s especially resonant for these particular times.  

Why Bartimaeus? Within the narrative are the elements that describe the heart of Jesus and the necessity that we know what it is we need and the courage to ask for it.

These times cry for clarity, for confidence, for courage.  

Come to worship! Face time is quality time. We’ll all share some time with Jesus as well!

In anticipation,

 

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Sunday Bulletin - October 27

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

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Grow Up!

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, October 27, 2024

Dear Friends in Jesus –

‘Ah, the wedding text’ you may say when you hear Elise read from 1 Corinthians this Sunday. It’s true that this text is often read at weddings, even though it’s out of the context in which it was written. It does speak poetically to love’s maturity and enduring that would do for a lifetime of fidelity, commitment, purpose and joy.

But the Apostle is writing to what should be, what could be and what must be to salvage what is for a community in crisis.

A commentary on and prescription for these times as well. 

We are better together – see you Sunday –

 

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Sunday Bulletin - October 20

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here.

 
 

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True Enough

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, October 20, 2024

Dear Friends in Jesus -

The news media are supposed to help us understand the world, and faster, better, more varied communication technologies are supposed to enrich that process of understanding, but people are now more comfortable with ideas that feel true, even if the evidence for those beliefs is thin.

Salon writer Farhad Manjoo explains what's powering this phenomenon in his book, True Enough. He explains why things have so often worked in reverse - and why Americans no longer disagree just about opinions and political values, but about basic factual realities. This problem of 'truthiness' is depressingly familiar, but Manjoo adds useful information and insights about its origins, effects, and possible solutions.

It may seem naive and shallow to just point to Jesus, but… the way of humble, loving service, and inclusive, embracing love of Jesus (and by Jesus) is the antidote to the chaos, brutality, and evil of the world.

“If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free,” John 8:31-32.

 

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Sunday Bulletin - October 13

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Where in the World Is God?

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, October 13, 2024

We pray:

Be with those whose lives have been forever changed - by storms, by violence, by sickness, by fear. Be with those who’s eyes are set on the storm - whose belongings have washed away, whose pictures and books and music and toiletries have vanished, whose way of living is gone.

We know through experience in this place that new memories are made and lives rebuilt, but be with those whose recovery and livelihoods are yet to be known.

And may we be fervent in our prayers and constant in whatever tangible support we may offer.

To you who is always with us we pray –
Amen.

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Sunday Bulletin - World Communion Sunday, Oct 6

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Bearers of the Good News!

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: World Communion Sunday, October 6, 2024

Dear Friends in Jesus –

In his first letter to the people of Corinth, Paul is writing to a ragged congregation that seems to have been having a hard time – and have been giving him a hard time.

So Paul begins where he has to, and where he always begins.  He offers a definition of himself and those like him. He says, “Think of us as servants of Christ.”

So I am passing that on this day, suggesting that you make this  your self-identity, your primary self-understanding as we take up the calling of Christian ministry together in the name of Jesus. 

Remember this: You are, we are the priesthood of all believers. Yes – this is what we get to do! :)

In great anticipation –

 

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Sunday Bulletin - Sept 29

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

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Just Droppin’ By

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, September 29, 2024

Dear Friends in Jesus –

Some in our community remember Hurricane Hugo and the devastation of Charleston 35 years ago.

It’s mid-afternoon and the sun is shining here. Streets are open and Helene seems a frightful dream from the darkness, yet we know the storm continues to wreak havoc – a million people in danger of flash floods, four and a half million people without power. 

We have been spared, though through no merit nor actions of our own. Thanks be to God. But we must have a special compassion for those whose lives are forever changed and must support targeted efforts to help. 

This Sunday we engage a story related in all three of the synoptic Gospels – a story of friendship, of faith, of courage and hutzpah!

A paralytic man is dropped in as Jesus teaches, heals the people, and frustrates the temple authorities. Would we have the creativity, the courage to risk and persevere for a friend to be made whole? 

Who are you in the story?

Come this Gospel Music Sunday. Experience the strength, the compassion and community, the urgency of Jesus. 

Invite someone you’d like to know as well as someone you’d rather not – there’s room for all of us in need of Jesus.

With great joy in being your pastor –

 

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