St. Paul's Blog Archive for November
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Great Discipleship Class Today!
We taught our CLASS 201: MATURITY IN CHRIST this morning for the first time at St. Paul's and I thought it went great. Vince did a great job pulling ...
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Saturday Serves, 11/22/08
On Saturday, November 22, 2008 we will be having another Saturday Serves opportunity. We will be working with the Manchester Area Conference of Churches. Not quite sure of what we ...
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Weekend Flashback
Some weekend flashbacks here at St. Paul's:
- Being a part of a growing, dynamic church is really exciting. It is amazing to see what God is doing in people ...
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Vote!
Don't forget to vote today!
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Personal Reflections on the Election
While I generally stay far from political issues publicly (and on this blog), I will post thoughts today in four areas on the blog...
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Pastoral Reflections on the Election
As a pastor I am often disturbed by the divisiveness and tone of political discussions--both on the left and the right. I tire quickly of accusations--within the church--that one is ...
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Political Reflections on the Election
Having already posted by personal reflections and pastoral reflections on the election ...
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Manchester: "Get In the Game!"
Well there has been a lot of excitement, some meetings of interest, and even some pep talks--but now its time to get in the game.
The Manchester Campus is hitting ...
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Timing Is Everything
As many of you know, last week I was in England and Scotland attending Christian Ventriloquism and Puppetry Conferences. I came home last Sunday evening filled with excitment, waiting to ...
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The "Fool Test" (see Lk 12:31-21)
Know someone who you suspect might be a fool? Ask these nine True/False questions...
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Weekend Flashback
Some weekend "flashbacks":
Overall a great weekend at St. Paul's!
It was our 2nd highest attended non-holiday Sunday ever!
Lots of energy, lots of first time guests, lost of ...
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Manchester Campus November Update
We are moving along in terms of our Manchester Campus Launch! Right now the focus is really on what I am calling the "6-Pronged Strategy" (see below). Right now we ...
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Storrs Campus Conceptual Site Plan
Here are the Storrs Campus Conceptual Site Plans as developed by Visioneering Studios for us. The full-size display boards are now hanging in the front hallway. I will be adding ...
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Coventry Campus Conceptual Site Plan
Here are the Coventry Campus Conceptual Site Plans as developed by Visioneering Studios for us. The full-size display boards are now hanging in the front hallway. I will be adding ...
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Mark Beeson On Obama Presidency
Mark Beeson, Senior Pastor at Granger Community Church, is a pastor I deeply respect. He is one of the most humble and generous leaders I have ever met, and the ...
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Time for a Conspiracy!
This Sunday, Jeff will conclude our current series "The Stories Jesus Tells" with a great and encouraging message that you will not want to miss and you will not want ...
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What Is Your Spiritual Pathway?
I am currently reading John Ortberg's God Is Closer Than You Think. It is a great book so far and I highly ...
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Jazz Reflections: Be Still
The inspiration for this (my first ever) blog post came during last Sundays Jazz Lauds service. Right before we were about to launch into "The Lord is In His Holy ...
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Being the Church
We talk a lot about the idea that YOU CANNOT GO TO CHURCH, but rather WE ARE CHURCH. So wherever WE ARE, CHURCH IS.
In other words... the church is ...
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Worship Night Reflections
Last night was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. I headed to SPCC with a good friend of mine with some worries in our hearts and ...
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Recipe: Roasted Root Vegetables w/Cider-Dijon Glaze, Fennel, Apples and Cranberries
I had a Thanksgiving Dinner at a friends house tonight (along with about 40 folks) -- it is kind of an annual tradition. Great food and even better fellowship!
I brought ...
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Watching for Jesus w/Hot Chocolate
Today's sermon was about WATCHING FOR JESUS in unlikely places...
This past Saturday we began coffee/cocoa giveaway in Willimantic for the season. It was Nate, Stephanie and me ...
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Weekend Flashback
Some thoughts from the weekend that was:
This was a power-packed weekend!
Here are all the things that were happening: Prayer & Worship Night, Saturday Serves @ MACC; Coffee Outreach Ministry in Willimantic; "Bringing in the Greens ...
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Advent Reading Reflections (11/23)
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Even though Advent does not begin for another week officially, we've started in on it early this ...
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Advent Reading Reflections (11/24)
Psalm 150
Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise ... -
Advent Reading Reflections (11/25)
"A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly ...
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Advent Reading Reflections (11/26)
As I sat here reading the three passages for today, I was looking for commonalities between them to bring them all together. I didnt find any, however, they did come ...
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Thoughts from Yesterday's Readings :)
Mark 13:24-37
As a worship leader, I have a love/hate relationship with the familiar-time clock that ticks it's way towards the beginning of each service. On any ...
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Advent Reading Reflections (11/27)
"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know ...
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Giving Thanks
So much to be thankful for... friends, family, freedom, community, ministry, church, purpose...
What are you thankful for?
Let's list stuff together as a prayer of thanksgiving! Post in ...
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Black Friday
Today is what is commonly called Black Friday -- the beginning of the chaos of shopping and consumerism for the Christmas season.
To encourage you, let me repeat some pastoral advice ...
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Advent Reading Reflections (11/28)
I have really been enjoying the Advent readings thus far, and with this being my first real Christmas as I am calling it, I am happily overwhelmed by all of ...
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Praying for India & Thailand
We continue to pray for peace, safety, and stability in both Thailand and India today!
Here are some updates from a member of our St. Paul ...
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An Opportunity to Serve
Yesterday, Americans across the nation traveled to gather with family and friends to remind themselves of what they are thankful for. Typically, my family celebrates this day the same way ...
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Advent Reading Reflections (11/29)
A PSALM FOR TODAY, A PSALM FOR US
“Because our worship never ends!”
We shout joyfully to the Lord
And come before Him with joyful singing
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A Personal Invitation...
Dear Friends,
I pray that you have had a wonderful, restful, and fun Thanksgiving holiday! It is a powerful thing to pause and reflect on what we are thankful for ...
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Advent Reading Reflections (11/30)
Over the last eight days, I’ve read Psalm 150 more than I’ve ever read it before. It has never been a psalm that has particularly appealed to me ...
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Bono: Continue the Conversation
Today we heard a message from Bill Hybels & Bono... I would love to hear your thoughts. Post in the comments here.
[Also, for resources and next steps related to HIV ...
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