In today's "Summer of Mission" segment, we get to hear from Amanda McGann, the president of the Isaiah 40 foundation - a ministry of healing and wholeness.
Then, we take a look at two Proverbs and the parable of the sower. While the way may seem straight, we learn that advice, wisdom, and patience give space for deep roots and abiding faith.
*Sermon starts at 11:30
As part of our Summer of Mission, we have a testimony from Amy Bowen, executice director at 7th Seed, a community of peace and transformation in Huntington, VT
Following the testimony, we come to our study of Proverbs, and ask about the relationship between riches and righteousness. The Bible talks about money a lot. Is it a sign of God's favor, or a sign of unjust gain, or something else? How much of our effort should be spent on gaining wealth? These are important questions, and the book of Proverbs gives us some lenses to examine oursleves.
*Sermon begins at 10:30
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. Discipline can be difficult. We don't like to be told that we're doing things wrongly, but we often need correction if we are going to be shaped into the people that God wants us to be. Today's look at Proverbs includes Proverbs 12:1, 13:1, and 13:24 and explores the connection between discipline and love.
The video begins with a testimony from Deacon Lyn Baker reagrding the call to ordained service in the Anglican Church.
As part of our "Summer of Mission" testimony series, today we hear from Deb Couture, the executive director of Aspire Now.
*Sermon Begins at 5:20
In a world of voices that compete for our attention, how do we know which voices to listen to? Proverbs 9 pictures a young man looking for love. Two women, Wisdom and Folly, call for his attention. The result of his decision is life and death. How can he make the right choice?
Sermon begins at 19:20.
Today, we hear a testimony from one of our church members! Tammy has a ministry of spiritual direction, and gives us some insight as part of our "Summer of Mission".
Then, we begin our summer series, "The Examined Life". The book of Proverbs gives us hundreds of opportunities to consider our values, choices, and lifestyle. It begins at the beginning - the fear of the Lord.
In John 14, Jesus promised his disciples the gift of the Holy Spirit. THis gift, poured out on Pentecost, enabled the early apostles (and still us!) to do the same works, and greater, that Jesus was doing. The goal is the same - to reveal the Father, through the Son, with the Holy Spirit, in the Church. We have been co-missioned, and our success is all wrapped up in the success of the Kingdom of God.
Happy Mother's Day! Today, we're lookin g at 1 Peter 3, which gives us a seemingly impossible instruction. We aren't to repay evil for evil.
In order to accomplish this, we first must know who we are, what promises God has made us, and get practice within community. Mothers give us a beautiful picture of the self-sacrifical love of Jesus that makes this a reasonable and posisble response.
Kids these days.....
For all the frustration that the questions and challenges of young people can give to their elders, they play a critical role in the life of God's People. This role is on display in Deuteronomy 6, where instruction is given for answering the challenges of the younger generation about these "testimonies, statutes, and rules."
Perspective is critical on this question, as we seek to entrust the glorious gospel of Jesus to the next generation.
1 Peter 2 calls unjust duffering a gracious thing in the eyes of God. Does that mean God wants us to suffer? Not at all. We take a look at this passage, addressed to people who were suffering horribly, and discuover that for the first time in human history, suffering is separated from holiness. Those who suffer unjustly didn't have it coming. Instead, Jesus meets them there and assures them of His great love for them.
Thanks for checking in with St. Timothy today!
On this Sunday after Easter, we are remembering God's wonderful covenants. Throughout history and scripture, God has bound Himself in contracts with His people. Again and again, he takes all the responsibility, and our job is only relationship - made fully possible in the New Covenant of Jesus.