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FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS How often have we heard stories from elders about ordeals in their lives and how they overcame them? Even in the most miserable of circumstances there is always a glimmer of hope. Deacon Carolyn told of driving on the expressway, being forced out of her lane by a tractor trailer whose driver didn’t see her. Her vehicle spun uncontrollably. During this

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Today’s sermon was geared toward the youth . They gathered and sat on the steps of the altar with Rev. Sara sitting among them. She told them the story of the birth of Jesus and correlated it with how her young daughter envisioned the anticipation of the birth of Christ with that of the upcoming birth of her new sister which Rev. Sara was also expecting at this time.Today is the last Sunday of

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Today we celebrate The Advent of Lessons and Carols. This is a very special way for us to hear and proclaim the message of Advent through song and inspired readings.***LESSON I Anthony JosephGenesis 2:4b-9, 15-25Creator of the stars of nightCAROL Hymn #60*** LESSON II Sylvia McClainGenesis 3:1-22CAROL Dona Nobis PacemChildren of St. Mark’s***LESSON III Paul GoldmanJeremiah 31:31-34Christ Is

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The season of Advent is a time of reflection and meditation. It is the beginning of the Christian year. During Advent we prepare to celebrate the coming of Christ. In Biblical times the Hebrews awaited the coming of the Messiah. Christians today celebrate Christmas as a way of commemorating the birth of Jesus and awaiting the second coming of Christ.The season is overridden with activities

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CHRIST THE KINGSCRIPTURESDaniel 7:9-10, 13-14Psalm 93 Revelation 1:4b-8THE HOLY GOSPELJohn 18:33-37Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?" Pilate replied, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you

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God sent his son Jesus to die for us. We can show our love for His sacrifice by striving to bring others into his presence. The maintenance of churches is necessary to carry out the work of the Lord. When giving we must remember that we are giving to God and not the church as an institution. Making a Christ centered pledge releases us from the dependence of money to the independence from

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Today is All Saints Day. The altar is dressed in white because we are celebrating. We celebrate the lives of those before us who we feel have carried out some form of saintly duty. Say the word “saint” and right away the idea of someone who is perfect or someone who follows all the rules comes to mind. Saints are not perfect people. The Bible is proof of that. Saints don’t walk around glowing

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In today’s Gospel the blind beggar, Bartimaeus feels shame about his affliction. He is shunned because of his blindness. As a beggar coins are tossed to land on his cloak where he must feel for them. Passersby don’t want to get too close for fear they will be stricken by whatever has caused Bartimaeus’ blindness.There is a difference between guilt and shame. Guilt is a remorseful feeling a person

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There are those who are only concerned with self and self-interests. Such is the case with James and John who petition Jesus to place them at his left and right once he comes into glory. The two proclaim that they will do whatever is necessary in order to dwell with Jesus in the eternal. Jesus tells them that this is not his to allow.When the other disciples hear of the request of James and John

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As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus reviews the commandments. The man assures Jesus that he has not broken any of the commandments since he has become an adult. When Jesus tells this very rich man that he must rid himself of his possessions he becomes crestfallen. He walks away in

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The story is told of the town of Gubbio. The people of Gubbio were proud people, proud of their beautiful city, their way of dress. They were proud to the point of being haughty. They made sure everyone knew who they were wherever they went.One morning a dreadful discovery was made. The body of an elderly man was found mauled on a street in Gubbio. The townspeople couldn’t believe it. Nothing of

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Most American family gatherings are accompanied by food. Deacon Carolyn recalled fond memories of her family’s get-togethers. Holidays, birthdays and Sundays were happy occasions. Her aunt Lucy was an excellent cook. Her aunt was also her godmother. One of her favorite recipes by her aunt Lucy was homemade peach ice cream. It was this aunt that taught her how to cook cornbread. It is an event

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SCRIPTURESProverbs 9:1-6Psalm 34:9-14Ephesians 5:15-20John 6:51-58 ***OFFERTORY St. Mark’s was pleased to have Mikel Packer as its musical guest this Sunday. Twelve year old Mikel played Praise Is What I Do on trumpet during the Offertory. He lent his talent further during the Communion with Let Us Break Bread Together. In attendance were Mikel's parents Morris and Tywanna Packer (not

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YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. Suppose this was actually possible? What would you be? Ice cream, fruit, steak? More than likely we’d be some form of bread. Bread has been the staple food for centuries. It is the foundation, the basic .Jesus said to the people, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”Through faith and belief and

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The day after the after the feeding of the 5000 the people awoke reflecting on what had happened the day before. During a time of food scarcity to feel full and have a sense of wellbeing was a rare thing. The people wanted more of this so they went in search of Jesus.Jesus tells them, “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will

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Here’s a math fact: “One can fit an infinite number of numbers between any two rational numbers.This is because you can always cram in another number between any two in the set.”For example: Between the numbers 1 and 2 may be 1 ½ , 1 1/8 etc.After a day of teaching multitudes, Jesus tests Philip by asking , “Where can we find bread for all of these people?”Philip, being a finite person exclaims,

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Rev. Scott-Wingo's Sunday sermon is reviewed by Joyce Ladd. Her notes are in greenPsalm 23 Page 612, BCPDominus regit me1The LORD is my shepherd; * I shall not be in want.2He makes me lie down in green pastures *and leads me beside still waters. Focus was placed on the Shepherd's staff which was used to lovingly lead and guide the sheep who unwittingly have such a tendency to wander into danger

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Today's sermon was delivered by Rev. Rob Morpeth (left). Rev. Morpeth serves as Deputy for Finance on Bishop Parsley's Senior Staff.REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE. The Christian journey is a lifelong journey. We are constantly processing into what God purposed us to be. That is the core of our true selves. The world would have us be who it wants us to be. Becoming a saint is a matter of being who we are.

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