More waiting…
This week, I’d like to lead us in a further exploration of the theme of waiting. We’ll explore some scripture, and develop a picture of the expectancy that was prominent in the majority of the people in the time of Jesus. Then I hope to share personally about some of my own journey and struggle […]
Continue reading...Waiting for Advent…
Thursday, November 24, 2011
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Advent is imminent. Just around the corner, yet coming at a pace we don’t control. For all that we have to do with it, it might not come at all. And yet, we look forward to what is coming – we anticipate, we plan, we schedule. These are the things we do well when something […]
Continue reading...Impending Zombie Apocolypse
Friday, November 11, 2011
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One of the reasons I love being the pastor of The Table is because the community consistently affords me a sense of freedom as a teacher. If The Table is your only church experience you might think that permission to explore big and even controversial topics in church is normal. In my experience, that isn’t […]
Continue reading...About Human Sexuality…
Friday, November 4, 2011
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Well, it has been a while since we have spent time in the “For Your Consideration” series. In fact, there are folks that have joined us at The Table that have no experience whatsoever of this series, and to whom much of this email might seem like gibberish. It’s tempting to back the truck all […]
Continue reading...The Justice Word…
Friday, October 28, 2011
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saiah 1:17 reads: Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. Justice is what some might call a ‘buzz word’ in scripture. It comes up again and again, and yet the meaning of the word could raise a lot of debate. Justice is something […]
Continue reading...Most Needed Items for Agape Table
Thursday, October 27, 2011
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The Table community has decided to support Agape Table in providing much needed items for their community of single parents, the working poor, expecting mothers, unemployed, children, seniors, people with disabilities, and other people who need access to nutrition. Agape table has provided us with a list of current “most needed” items. Please bring what […]
Continue reading...Family Impact: for good and for ill…
Friday, October 21, 2011
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I have had a few conversations in the last couple of weeks that have poignantly reminded me of the tremendous impact “family” can have on our lives – both for good and for ill. The functional absence of parents, the complexity of families, the dysfunction and hurt…these things have HUGE ongoing force in our lives. […]
Continue reading...EXCITING ANNUAL MTG TOMORROW
Saturday, October 15, 2011
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This Sunday (tomorrow) is our Annual Meeting. Those words can sound boring, but to show you JUST how exciting it can really be, take a look at this video! ANNOUNCING OUR ANNUAL MEETING
Continue reading...Our Souper, Normal, Annual Meeting Sunday
Saturday, October 15, 2011
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This Sunday is going to be special. I know – every Sunday at The Table is special! But not every Sunday is Souper Sunday, and it is a rare day indeed when we get a “normal” gatheriing, Souper Sunday, and an Annual Meeting all for one great price…oops, must have mistaken church for the mall! […]
Continue reading...The Comfort of Ecclesiastes…
Saturday, September 24, 2011
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As I write this I’m listening to an old record album I have of The Byrds greatest hits. The song playing is “Turn, Turn, Turn.” Those of you familiar with the song will be well aware that the lyrics are culled from the famous passage found in the third chapter of Ecclesiastes. For those of […]
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Friday, December 2, 2011
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