Sunday, June 16, 2013

pouring out her cup of tears


not withholding a drop
her tears an offering
not collected for another time
pouring out her cup of tears
upon the feet of Christ
consecrating them with the water
deep within her soul
her hair the towel
making the moment whole


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June 16, 2013
Annual Conference
New England United Methodist Church
2013 Theme: Strangely Warmed; Formed by God
“Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening scripture to us?”
--Luke 24:13-35 led by Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar
sermons:
-         “Recognizing the Holy”, 6/13/2013 (by Reverend Hand),
o   reflection on Luke 24:13-35, the Walk to Emmaus
-         “Episcopal Address, 6/13/2013 (by Bishop Devadhar)
-         “A Word about Work” , 6/14/2013 (by Reverend Hand)
o   reflection on Luke 10:25-37
-         “Do you see . . . ?”, 6/14/2013 (by Bishop Devadhar)
o   reflection on Luke 7:36-50
Conference Preacher – Rev. Stephanie Moore Hand –
June 12, 2013 to June 15, 2015

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