Monthly Archives: May 2009

Sermon – May 31, 2009: More Than Meets the Eye

May 31, 2009 – 11:59 pm

From an early age we spend a great deal of time trying to sort out and make sense of our world. We form assumptions and expectations of others and events. On the whole this works. But sometimes we are shocked and surprised. Pentecost is one such event. Who could have anticipated how it transformed Peter and [...]

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Sermon – May 24, 2009: Wait For It…

May 27, 2009 – 8:10 am

We talk a lot in the church about Jesus’ birth. We spend the four weeks before Christmas preparing for it and anticipating it. Yet we also affirm that “On the third day he arose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” What do you know [...]

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In Remembrance

May 25, 2009 – 7:37 am

The television reporter stood in the cemetary “between the crosses row on row” saying to the viewing public, “This is why we have Memorial Day.”  On Saturday morning before the holiday, the reporter had strolled the local mall asking random people, “Why do we have Memorial Day as a holiday?” There were a few who [...]

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By Lib Campbell | Posted in General | Comments (0)

The Sound of Your Voice

May 20, 2009 – 5:29 pm

I am a choir director.  And I am sure that some of the choir members will be mortified to know this – but I can pick out each individual voice in the choir.  I know when someone is not there because I miss the sound of their voice.  That doesn’t mean the choir sounds better [...]

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By Julie Gibson | Posted in General | Comments (0)

Faded Glory

May 19, 2009 – 9:22 pm

This past Sunday night, St. Mark’s hosted the second annual Staff versus Youth Basketball Game.  The proceeds from the game are used to help fund the youth group’s annual Appalachia Service Project mission work.  For those who may have forgotten like I tried to, the youth won last year’s game in convincing fashion.  So this year’s [...]

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Sermon – May 17, 2009: A Friend Request

May 17, 2009 – 11:59 pm

What makes a good friend? What are the essential qualities and characteristics of a good friend? What kind of friend are you? In John 15:9-17, Jesus calls his followers his friends. Together we will explore what Jesus says are the characteristics and qualities of a true friend. Be prepared that friendship in the eyes of [...]

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Walk with me…

May 14, 2009 – 1:57 pm

For the past two months I have been on a walking kick.  It is a lot of fun and I really enjoy getting out and walking.  One of my favorite places to walk is around Lake Lynn.  There is a really nice paved path around the lake.  Oh, did I mention that it is flat [...]

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By Eric Hagman | Posted in General, Youth | Comments (0)

The Power of Story

May 13, 2009 – 10:43 am

Twice in the past two weeks Tom and I have been fortunate to be in the company of good story tellers whose recounting of their lives and their experiences in the story opened windows of understanding, knowing, and thanksgiving for both the storyteller and the gifts of life observed and well lived.
Garry Lipson is my brother [...]

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Sermon – May 10, 2009: A Call to Abide

May 13, 2009 – 7:54 am

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In the Gospel of John, Jesus tells us that He is the vine and we are the branches; we are to abide in Him.  But what does it mean to abide?  How do we abide?  Listen to Pastor Lib’s “Call to Abide.”  John 15:1-8

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Imitate This!

May 12, 2009 – 9:41 pm

So I ate dinner with my shirt off tonight…
Lest you fear, it is not a frequent occurrence at my house.  In fact I don’t think I have ever eaten dinner at the kitchen table without my shirt on before tonight. However in this case it kept the peace and allowed my son to believe that [...]

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