3rd Sunday After Epiphany 2018 01/20/2018 3rd Sunday After Epiphany January 21, 2018 Romans 12:16-21 “Be a Blessing” This week we will conclude our study of chapter 12 of Paul’s epistle to the Romans, which we began two weeks ago. We start, today, at verse 16, which reads, “Be of the same mind toward one another.” This verse provides evidence of possible internal conflicts within the church, in Rome. It seems to elude to class and racial distinctions that caused some to look down on others in contempt. There were no doubt
3rd Sunday After Epiphany January 21, 2018 Romans 12:16-21 “Be a Blessing” This week we will conclude our study of chapter 12 of Paul’s epistle to the Romans, which we began two weeks ago. We start, today, at verse 16, which reads, “Be of the same mind toward one another.” This verse provides evidence of possible internal conflicts within the church, in Rome. It seems to elude to class and racial distinctions that caused some to look down on others in contempt. There were no doubt
2nd Sunday After Epiphany 2018 01/13/2018 2nd Sunday After Epiphany 2018 January 14, 2018 Romans 12:6-16 Fr. Bill Shepard† “Use Your Gifts Wisely” In today’s epistle, Paul goes into a rather long exhortation, to the Romans, about Spiritual gifts. He tells them that the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God for the church is unity based on the contributions of its diverse members. Paul presents a sampling of the different ways members of the body of Christ are gifted for service and ministry in the church. He returns to the
2nd Sunday After Epiphany 2018 January 14, 2018 Romans 12:6-16 Fr. Bill Shepard† “Use Your Gifts Wisely” In today’s epistle, Paul goes into a rather long exhortation, to the Romans, about Spiritual gifts. He tells them that the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God for the church is unity based on the contributions of its diverse members. Paul presents a sampling of the different ways members of the body of Christ are gifted for service and ministry in the church. He returns to the
1st Sunday After Epiphany 2018 01/06/2018 First Sunday After Epiphany 2018 January 7, 2018 Romans 12:1-5 “Sacrifice” During his reign, King Frederick William III of Prussia found himself in trouble. Wars had been costly, and in trying to build the nation, he was seriously short of finances. He couldn't disappoint his people, and to capitulate to the enemy was unthinkable. After careful reflection, he decided to ask the women of Prussia to bring their jewelry of gold and silver to be melted down for their country. For each ornament
First Sunday After Epiphany 2018 January 7, 2018 Romans 12:1-5 “Sacrifice” During his reign, King Frederick William III of Prussia found himself in trouble. Wars had been costly, and in trying to build the nation, he was seriously short of finances. He couldn't disappoint his people, and to capitulate to the enemy was unthinkable. After careful reflection, he decided to ask the women of Prussia to bring their jewelry of gold and silver to be melted down for their country. For each ornament
