Monthly Archives: November 2011

Advent 2: Year B – December 4, 2011

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Repent Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15a, 18 Mark 1:1-8 John’s ministry is one of preparation, calling people to repentance, baptism, confession and forgiveness – the elements of our own preparation for encountering the living God. There is … Continue reading →

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Advent in 2 Minutes

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Yes, the stores are decked with Christmas lights, bows, and ribbons. You may have even started your shopping at midnight on “Black Friday.” Perhaps you’ve decorated your home and put the Christmas lights up on the trees in your yards. … Continue reading →

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Advent 1: Year B – November 27, 2011

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Watch. Wait. Be ready. Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-18 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Mark 13:24-37 Chapter 13 of Mark is full of ominous signs and strong words of advice. It may seem obscure to us today, but it is full of distinctly … Continue reading →

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The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 29 Year A – November 20, 2011

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Christ the King Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Psalm 100 Ephesians 1:15-23 Matthew 25:31-46 On this final Sunday of the church year our gospel is Jesus’ great story of judgment. In the end, the faithful are those who served Christ by ministering … Continue reading →

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The 22nd Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 28 Year A – November 13, 2011

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

Being ready Judges 4:1-7 Psalm 123 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 25:14-30 We have the responsibility to use our talents to mirror God’s creative action in the world. What we do shows forth the glory of God, no matter how insignificant … Continue reading →

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The 21st Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 27 Year A – November 6, 2011

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Being ready for judgment Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78:1-7 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Although the season of Advent is still a few weeks away, its themes begin to be expressed this week. All three readings today focus on the … Continue reading →

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