Fourth Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 22, 2019 Lectionary A Matthew 1:18-25 “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” These are the words that the Lord spoke through the prophet Isaiah to King Ahaz, king of Judah when Jerusalem was threatened…
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Sunday, Dec. 15 Third Sunday of Advent Year A Isaiah 35:1-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 Psalm 146:4-9 The lesson chosen for the third Sunday of Advent, finds John the Baptist in prison and curious about what he is hearing about the teachings of the Messiah. The one whose coming he foretold and of whom…
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Sunday, Dec. 8 Second Sunday of Advent Year A Isaiah 11:1-10 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Children are great teachers. I have four between the ages of 7 to 14. As you might imagine, this time of year is quite exciting. The children are bustling with joy. As much as I might like…
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On Nov. 26, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy (HTEA), Melbourne, held its biggest outreach of the year: the Thanksgiving Ingathering and Basket Blessing. The event took place at both campuses during chapel. For 29 years, HTEA has conducted this outreach of food and supplies to provide families in need around the Space Coast with a plentiful…
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Sunday, Dec. 1 First Sunday of Advent Year A Isaiah 2:1-5 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:36-44 Psalm 122 Advent is a wonderful season, but also the most difficult season we live in. Advent has so many layers, and living it out is always—not just sometimes, but always—superseded by parties and gift-giving and all the things that…
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Christ the King; the Last Sunday after Pentecost Proper 29 Year C Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 At the heart of the Christian faith is the kingship of Jesus. The word ‘gospel’ means good news. And gospel announcements, particularly in the ancient world, were announcements of caesarship, lordship — kingship. Thus, the…
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Photo couresy of Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy. Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Year C Luke 21: 5-19 In Luke 21:8, Jesus warns his disciples, “Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not go after them” (emphasis…
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Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 Year C Haggai 1:15b-2:9 Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22 or Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Luke 20:27-38 Even as we are many years into the 21st century, there are still people who behave as if there are two kinds of citizens first class citizens and second-class citizens and that Blacks are…
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Cub Scout Pack 106 at St. Stephen’s Church, Lakeland, spent three weeks collecting supplies for those in the Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian. Scouts brought donations to the meetings on Sept. 9, 16, and 23. They also set up a table for the cause at the parish’s Ministry Fair on Sunday, September 8. Pack Secretary…
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PHOTO: Monica Jennings Parents and students at St. Edward’s School, Vero Beach, were invited to dress down on September 20 as part of their Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. Students were asked to contribute a suggested donation of $5 cash to their homeroom/advisory/advocacy teacher before September 20. They raised over $6300 for the Bahama Relief Fund….
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