Monthly Archives: May 2009

Ashes to Ashes

For the past two years we have taken the girls of our youth group on a girl’s retreat.  One of our youth families has graciously offered a family beach house for us to use.  It is located in Holden Beach which is close to South Carolina (Will be important later).  We always arrive late Friday [...]

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SOOHI Ya Can’t Get Over It

Just in case anyone has missed the news, SOOHI – the Saint Mark’s Stretching Out Our Hands Inititiative is operational! On Sunday, May 3rd, we were fed a wonderful meal and given excellent workshop advice. For a first day, the effort was a roaring success. For a pastor to see and be part of ministry [...]

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The Really Good Shepherd

Sunday, May 3rd was “Good Shepherd Sunday” – a day which comes around in churches that follow the Revised Common Lectionary (a 3 year, pre-set schedule of reading throughout the Bible, used by many denominations world-wide); the day in which we hear the much beloved Psalm 23, and the Gospel lesson where Jesus says, “I [...]

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Sermon – May 3, 2009: More Than Just Hired Help

We all know it when we see it: we know when someone views their position as just the hired help as opposed to the owner. Truthfully, how one views their work drastically impacts one’s behavior. If you are just punching the clock you are likely to put forth minimal effort and often claim things you [...]

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