Friday, June 21, 2013

rising from their ashes – v2


rising from their ashes
living embers safeguarded
cared for, nurtured
God’s breath blowing
a murmur, a promise
that they may yet be a fire
God’s promise to be with us
life remaining within the ashes
the nascent church, new plantings
kindled in another place
rising from the earth


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Edited June 21, 2013
“rising from the ashes – v2”

Edited June 21, 2013
“rising from their ashes”
Edited June 16, 2013
“from the remains of other fires”
Edited June 16, 2013
“using embers to make fire”
June 16, 2013
“using ashes to make fire”
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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