Sunday, June 16, 2013

using ashes to make fire


a holy alchemy
by love divine
using ashes to make fire
being salt to the earth
the holy living embers
touching new lives
sowing seeds in the soil
life burning bright


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June 16, 2013
Hebrews 11 Fund
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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