Hope United Church - Reflections

What does it mean to be special to God. The problem of being special when everyon is special.

Trying something new, becomes harder the older we get. Remember what does it feel like to be at the begining of something new. Our god delights in new beings so should we.

It's the darkest time of the year but the scriptures call us to rise and shine at this time of the year.

What shall we do to bear fruit in repentance? What are our actions in the here and now? The mission of the church is to see people’s lives changed for the better one life at a time.

A Different Kind of King Jesus as a prisoner, not mighty in the traditional sense of the word. Passionate fools.

A different meaning for the word apocalypse. It may seem that it is all Crashing down around us. Our realities our changing, But we have the opportunity to make anew.

In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. (From the United Church New Creed.)

Many euphuisms exist for getting ahead. In all these sayings people become pawns. We are followers of a servent who is a leader

God provides a living planet. If we look at creation we will constantly see God caring for us.

God gave the world to Humans not Angles. The role of Stewarts as jobs as a residents of this world. Mending and maintaining relationships as God's stewarts of this world.

Social worth and value in Jesus's time. Welcoming those without Status or Wealth.

Jesus asked the question who do you think I am? Who you are determines what you find the scripture. Who you are determines what Jesus is to you.

Beloved of God. God is present in our lives.

The Church as a building. There is something special in this place.

We are involved in million activities in world. We often don't stand back to review where we are. We need to be probed to review our lives, our roles in this world and to live well, wise.

Talking about anger. It is not healthy to ignore and never express Anger. How to respond to anger.

The Love of God Extends to all creation and those living within his creation.

Otto was a decent fellow. The precious gift of Connectiveness

The church is called to use it's resouces to further the spread of Gods love throughtout the world. Letting go of the fear of the Church failing.

Learn to rest NOt quite. Taking a break from everything to speak time with God is a act of resistance.

This Sunday we will hear about and attempt to explian the different Gods. The history of Trinity Sunday. We are the inheritors of a convoluted tradition. How we interpete this tradition is the question.

Why we sing when we worship.

Love growing like a vine and fruit of faiths.

Sellers in the temple. Jesus changed the whole the temple system. But one church cannot serve all people. What purpose does a church have it doesn't serve the people. What purpose does the church have if it doesn't serve God. Church needs to serve the people but remain focus on God.

Anglican versus Evangelical versus United Church. As a culture we talk of love. But love is a way of live. How we show love matters. Words may matter but talk is cheap.