The Reign of Christ - November 25, 2012

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[00:00:42]  First Reading - 2 Samuel 23:1-7
[00:02:35]  Second Reading - Revelations 1:4b-8
[00:03:41]  Gospel Reading - John 18:33-37
[00:04:45]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:21:57]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Christ the King
  1. What comes to mind when you think of a king?
  2. How do yo understand Jesus as being the king of a kingdom?
  3. How does your answer to question 1 affect your answer to question 2?
  4. Are there areas of your life where you feel Christ isn't king?

    25th Sunday after Pentecost - November 18, 2012

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    [00:01:14]  First Reading - 1 Samuel 1:4-20
    [00:04:12]  Second Reading - Hebrews 10:11-25
    [00:06:44]  Gospel Reading - Mark 13:1-8
    [00:08:12]  Sermon - Rev. Donald Gray
    [00:22:24]  Blessing and Dismissal

    Questions for reflection on the theme of spiritual growth and development:
    1. How do you understand yourself to be growing spiritually?
    2. What steps do you take to in order to stay healthy and grow in your faith?
    3. What is God's plan and grace-filled method for growing us spiritually?
    4. Meditate on these passages in reference to your own life:
    • Mark 8:34
    • John 8:31-32
    • Ephesians 4:22-24
    • Galatians 4:19
    • 2 Peter 3:18
    • Romans 8:29; 12:2
    • 2 Corinthians 3:18

      Remembrance Sunday - November 11, 2012

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      [00:00:08]  Act of Remembrance
      [00:03:54]  Opening Prayer
      [00:04:31]  First Reading - Micah 4:1-5
      [00:05:29]  Second Reading - Ephesians 6:10-17
      [00:07:18]  Gospel Reading - Luke 6:27-36
      [00:08:42]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
      [00:26:21]  Blessing and Dismissal

      Questions for reflection
      1. What is your personal Opinion regarding violence and Jesus' call to love our enemies?
      2. Where do you see the seeds of war and violence in your life? (anger, contempt, etc.)
      3. What can you do to be a peacemaker in your life?

        Feast of All Saints - November 04, 2012

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        [00:01:06]  First Reading - Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 (The Apocrypha)
        [00:02:17]  Second Reading - Revelation 21:1-6a
        [00:03:25]  Gospel Reading - Mark 12:28-34
        [00:04:48]  Sermon - Rev. Donald Gray
        [00:16:28]  Blessing and Dismissal

        Questions for reflection on All Saints Day:
        1. Who has been a saint in your life by showing you God's reality and truth?
        2. Is being a saint a part of your goals? Why or why not?
        3. Do you have a favourite saint from history that you look up to? If you don't, consider finding one.