Reflections

I found out Darby didn't exactly bomb, but I have yet to get the congregation to understand there are times when you can speak during the sermon!!!

So I did the seven week religions series, last week was Laity Sunday - I have to write an actual sermon this week! It's very hard. I'm not sure if I want to do an outline, sticky notes in my Bible or a full fledged manuscript. I realize it's four o'clock on Friday and I'm at Leadapalooza tomorrow, but I have only done the first two so far and don't feel I have a complete handle on what I want to say. What's funny is I pulled up some preaching helps two weeks ago and ended up with last year's scripture (we did All Saints on October 8th to accomodate a snow bird last year) which includes a Revelation text! Looks like the Revelation series is starting early!!

Since last year was the first All Saints Day this congregation remembers celebrating in a while, I want to make each one different. This year we are celebrating Communion using the readings for All Saints and lighting the candles and ringing the gong before sharing in the elements. That way we will truly be 'in the company of the saints' when we partake. I'm a little concerned my message will not flow into communion.

Will let you know next week!