Podcasts about second reading

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost August 3, 2025 Faith, Okemos Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-23, Psalm 49:1-12, Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21   Living Under the Sun, Living from Above   Grace to you and peace… [Please take a few deep breaths. This will be a difficult sermon to hear, but I ask you to wait with me for the precious good news at the end…]   Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity… it is an unhappy business that God has given to human beings to be busy with.  I saw all the deeds that are done under the sun; and see, all is vanity and a chasing after the wind… What do mortals get from all the toil and strain with which we toil under the sun?  For all their days are full of pain, and their work is a vexation; even at night their minds do not rest. This also is vanity.  [There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toil.  This also, I saw is from the hand of God…] Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:22-24   In an email sent from Kalea on Wednesday, I invited you to read the entire book of Ecclesiastes.  It is a sobering, largely dark assessment of the human story “under the sun.” If you had time to read it, I like to take a couple of minutes now to hear a sampling of your reactions…   I think of the tens of thousands in our country whose jobs have been either completely eliminated or made more burdensome.  I think of those trying to support themselves and/or their families but are paid far from sufficiently for their work, whose days, in the words of the Teacher, “are full of pain, and their work is a vexation.”   Maybe you, like me, remember projects in which you passionately spent countless hours and perhaps a fair amount of money, all to see them either immediately or eventually go up in smoke.  And don't we see in our own day the erosion of hard-fought protections for the poorest among us or for the people in Gaza or for the well-being of Earth itself?   I remember Dr. Leupold, an Old Testament professor at our seminary in Columbus, who reminded us of the importance of the phrase “under the sun.”  For him that was key to understanding the darkness and seemingly endless repetition, generation after generation, of the quest for power and the presence of insatiable greed.  [Historians don't have to look far to see the parallels of the rich getting richer and poor getting poorer throughout our 250 years as a nation and throughout the thousands of years of the lives and deaths of countless empires, nations, and kingdoms.]  So the perspective and wisdom of the Teacher in Ecclesiastes.   Which perspective is then enriched by Jesus' story of the rich man in our gospel for today. Jesus said:  Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.  For the rich man, life under the sun was going great.  And yet. as Jesus told them this story [here in the Message translation often read in our Tuesday Bible Studies]:  The farm of a certain rich man produced a terrific crop.  He talked to himself:  ‘What can I do? My barn isn't big enough for this harvest.'  Then he said, 'Here's what I'll do:  I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones.  Then I'll gather in all my grain and goods, and I'll say to myself. “Self, you've done well!  You've got it made and can now retire.  Take it easy and have the time of your life!”  Just then God showed up and said, ‘Fool! Tonight you die.  And your barnful of goods – who gets it?'  That's what happens when you fill your barn with Self and not with God.”   Or this last thought in the words in the NRSV translation (in our bulletin):  So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God.   Next Sunday you will hear these further precious words of Jesus:  Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.  Sell your possessions, and give alms.  Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven…  All of which is to say, in Jesus all is not vanity, all is not a chasing after the wind!   Which then takes us to our Second Reading from Colossians 3, words which call us to a live this vexing life above the sun.  These words in Colossians don't deny how hard and painful and empty and lonely and, yes, how finite is our life on Earth, our life under the sun.  The Teacher in Ecclesiastes counsels a little relief in seizing the moment [Carpe Diem] doing your best to find a measure of enjoyment in your work, in drink… in your eating…   But hear again these words:  Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.  When Christ who is your life is revealed, the you also will be revealed with him in glory.   What does that mean, “you have died”?  For me that means that in Jesus who died for me, my life is much more than my possessions, whether small or great, cheap or very expensive.  My life is not about fulfilling my bucket list before I die.  I have already died.   My eternal life with God and with all his children has already begun, made sure for us in the gift of holy baptism.  That's how powerful is his death on cross for me and for you and for all of creation.   So, the Teacher in writing the book of Ecclesiastes was only partly right.  Life is filled with vanity, [we might say ‘so full of s_t'].  But it is so much more than that. Hidden in the midst of our trials and tribulations, in our sorrows and in our fleeting happy moments with a drink and a little food to eat, is this gracious, wonderful gift of life from above.  Together with our siblings in Christ and with others of goodwill who do not yet recognize him as their Lord, we get to live an amazing life given to us from above.    For me that life is experienced in daily gratitude for the beauty of the Earth and for all who dwell therein.   I'm enriched these days by the sight of countless fields of corn and soybeans, of the gladiolas in our backyard, of the swaying trees, taking in tons of excess CO2 and giving back an abundance of O2.  And I think of countless very real people, including you all, who enrich my life and lift me up when I get down or hyper-critical or self-centered, when I'm like the rich man who thought only about himself.   But when our old under-the-sun-self seeks to smother our gratitude for this life from above, when that self tries to make us forget the grace-filled eternal life that Jesus won for us, the Holy Spirit, who may be especially present in the moments we need to take for quiet reflection, will prompt us to put to death that old self filled with greed and lies and malice and abusive language.  Martin Luther called it “daily dying” a needful daily discipline putting to death our old self and receiving the precious gift of a new, risen life from above, putting on the clothing of compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, and patience.   I invite you to repeat after me: In Jesus' name I put to death my old self And, in Jesus' name, with a grateful heart, I receive today a new, risen life.   Amen.                                                                     

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First Reading: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20  Second Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-14    Sermon: Power from Below  Preaching: Pastor Jen  

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In our Second Reading, Paul reflects back over his life, noting with satisfaction that he has finished the race faithfully. When you look back over your life, what do you notice? We'll take some time in our reflection this week to look at our lives with God and see how our journey is going. by Sister Leslie Keener, CDPSign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.CDPKentucky.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson

Solemnity of Saints Peter And Paul 29th June. (episode: 536) Readings for the Day FIRST READING: Acts 12:1-11; Psalm: Ps 33:2-9 "The Lord set me free from all my fears." SECOND READING: 2 Tim 4:6-8, 17-18; GOSPEL ACCLAMATION, (Matthew 16:18). "Alleluia, alleluia! You are Peter, the rock on which I will build my Church; the gates of hell will not hold out against it. Alleluia! GOSPEL: Mt 16:13-19 Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed stock photo ID: 41136337. Icon of saint Apostles Paul and Peter on mahogany and gold. By Dmitry Kalinovsky References: Fr. Paul W. Kelly Quotes: https://anastpaul.com/2018/06/29/quote-s-of-the-day-29-june-the-solemnity-of-saints-peter-and-paul/ Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed stock photo ID: 41136337. Icon of saint Apostles Paul and Peter on mahogany and gold. By Dmitry Kalinovsky ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to our weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia). Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org. - "Faith, Hope and Love" theme hymn - in memory of William John (Bill) Kelly (1942-2017) - Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. - "Today I Arise" - For Trisha J Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. [ Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you.

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Pastor Paul Pett's Daily Devotional for Wednesday, June 11, is based on Acts 2:14, 22-36, our Second Reading for Holy Trinity Sunday.Pastor Pett's Daily Devotional is live streamed Monday through Thursday at 12 noon. Subscribe to our Daily Devotional podcast on your favorite podcast app.

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Pastor Paul Pett's Daily Devotional for Thursday, June 5, is based on Acts 2:1-21, our Second Reading for the Day of Pentecost.Pastor Pett's Daily Devotional is live streamed Monday through Thursday at 12 noon. Subscribe to our Daily Devotional podcast on your favorite podcast app.

Sr Lucy and Sr Hyacinthe look at the Second Reading for Pentecost Sunday, where St Paul describes the divine sonship brought about by Baptism.Catechism references: 257, 1303, 1972, 2639Each Wednesday morning the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph go deeper into the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday by exploring how it is used in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, finding connections in all four sections of the Catechism: the Profession of Faith, the Liturgy and Sacraments, our Life in Christ, and Prayer. Connecting the Gospel to these four dimensions of the Christian life with the help of the Catechism will break open the deepest meaning of the Scriptures for catechists of all age groups, Children's Liturgy leaders, teachers and parents.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

The Ascension of the Lord. -Year C - Sunday, 1 June 2025 (EPISODE: 532) Readings for The Ascension of the Lord.- Year C FIRST READING: Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9. “God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.” SECOND READING: opt: Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 {or alternative: Ephesians 1:17-23} GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 28:19a+20b). Alleluia, alleluia! Go and teach all people my Gospel. I am with you always until the end of the world. GOSPEL: Luke 24:46-53 IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK LICENSED: Asset id: 1324655747 - Chapel of Ascension in Jerusalem, Israel - Upload date: 27 February 2019. IMAGE CONTRIBUTOR: trabantos There's no time to lose. God wants us to be about his business right away, and reassuringly he always gives us the very present assistance of God's Holy Spirit abiding in us. +++++ REFERENCES: FR. PAUL W. KELLY; **Gutiérrez, G. and Dees, C. (1997). Sharing the Word through the liturgical year. 1st ed. Maryknoll: Orbis Books. P. 111; MISSION 2000 – PRAYING SCRIPTURE IN A CONTEMPORARY WAY. YEAR c. BY MARK LINK S.J; A BOOK OF GRACE-FILLED DAYS - 2010. BY ALICE CAMILLE) IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK LICENSED: Asset id: 1324655747 - Chapel of Ascension in Jerusalem, Israel - Upload date: 27 February 2019. IMAGE CONTRIBUTOR: trabantos Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to the weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks Details relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993). (Sydney Australia). Sung "Mass in Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org. “Today I Arise” - For Trisha J Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. “Quiet Time.” Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - Shure Motiv MV5 Digital Condenser. And (2024+) Rode Nt-1 + AI-1 Sound Mixer. Editing equipment: -- MixPad Multitrack Studio Recording Software v10.49 (NCH Software). NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 17.63 (NCH Software) Sound Processing: iZotope RX 10 Audio Editor (Izotope Inc.) Text transcription as per recorded podcast version is transcribed by TurboScribe.ai {excellent and accurate transcription from voice to text} [Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Friends of the Rosary,Today, Fifth Sunday of Easter, at Mass' Second Reading, at the end of the Book of Revelation (21:1-5a), John describes the Heavenly Jerusalem, where we will joyfully dwell with Christ Jesus forever, once the old order - “the former heaven and earth” - has passed away.As John saw, the New Jerusalem, the new holy city, will  be “a new heaven and a new earth.”In the main reading of today's Mass (John 13:31-33a, 34-35), Jesus gives us a new commandment: “love one another.”“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.This is how all will know that you are my disciples,if you have love for one another.”At the Last Supper, Jesus told the Eleven: “As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. All will know you are my disciples if you love one another.”Christ Jesus loved us first, and his love makes it possible for us to love like him in turn.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York• May 18, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:"Vote harvesting" - voter assistance practices long in place in many Black and Latino communities, but outlawed by the Texas GOP in 2021 - is the crime several Frio County officials have been charged with committing, resulting in their arrests: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/05/07/texas-ken-paxton-vote-harvesting/Donald Trump's polling approval on the economy has hit a new all-time low in Texas, at only 40%: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/donald-trump-economy-approval-rating-20311330.php...More in the latest Second Reading podcast from UT Austin's Texas Politics Project: https://podcasts.la.utexas.edu/second-reading-podcast/podcast/new-texas-politics-project-poll-finds-the-economy-and-shifting-immigration-views-shaping-views-of-trump-and-of-legislative-priorities/Trump's bullying of Mexico has inflamed anti-American sentiment south of the border, particularly unfortunate for Texas, where our cultural ties with Mexico are strong: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-25/the-united-states-is-the-villain-of-our-story-nationalism-surges-in-mexico-amid-trump-threatsRising conservative megadonor Alex Fairly has soured on the hard-right apparatus put into place by his fellow fat cats - perhaps further indication that more Republicans are tiring of their lunatic fringe: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/08/alex-fairly-texas-republican-donor-tim-dunn-texas-house/Congressman Henry Cuellar, threatened with sanction by the Texas Democratic Party, insists he'll continue his "bipartisan" voting pattern, and that he intends to remain a Democrat: https://www.krgv.com/news/congressman-cuellar-responds-to-efforts-from-the-texas-democratic-party-to-sanction-him/We look forward to celebrating our 15th anniversary this summer! Join us for a celebratory gathering in Dallas on Monday June 9: ⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/2025anniversary⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Holy Thursday -Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. Today's readings First Reading: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalm: Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Gospel: John 13:1-15 Catholic Radio Network

It's been called a "grubby little bill" and a "valuable" lesson by its opponents in parliament today. In the coming hours, it is expected the future of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill will be decided.  MPs have been engaging in fiery debates during its second reading in Parliament. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Lisa Owen. 

Act Leader David Seymour doesn't regret spearheading the Treaty Principles Bill. The widely unpopular bill was voted down by all but its own MPs at its second reading yesterday. MPs called it racist, divisive, ugly, grubby, and an assault on history and rights. Seymour told Mike Hosking he's standing up for equal human rights. He says the Crown has an obligation to uphold all people's rights, including Māori, and we are all equal before the law. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treaty Principles Bill is dead, voted down by all parties except ACT - 11 to 112 - before a packed gallery. Fiery moments included Labour's Willie Jackson being kicked out for calling ACT leader David Seymour a liar. The Speaker reminded people multiple times not to clap, sing, or interject during speeches - in which the Bill was labelled 'embarrassing', 'grubby', and a 'stain on our country'. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped a memorable day in the House. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treaty Principles Bill will have its Second Reading at Parliament Thursday. All parties except the ACT party have said they will vote it down. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Corin Dann.

Sunday Worship for March 23, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service—Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen.Prelude—Variations on JAG KAN ICKE RÄKNA DEM ALLA ⁠(ELW683, “The Numberless Gifts of God's Mercies); Freeimprovisation followed by a setting by Edwin T. Childs (b. 1945) • Introit—Psalm 25:15, 16, 1, 2 • Gathering Hymn— As the Sun with Longer Journey, ELW 329 •   First Reading— Isaiah 55:1-9  • Psalm 63:1-8 • Second Reading—1 Corinthians 10:1-13—4:1 • Gospel—Luke 13:1-9 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson "A Fourth Misconception" • Hymn of the Day— The Numberless Gifts of God's Mercies, ELW 683 • Communion Verse—Psalm 84:3, 4 • Distribution Anthem—Eternal Light, Aaron David Miller (b. 1972) • Sending Hymn —Jesus, Still Lead On, ELW 624) • Postlude—Fugue in D minor, Christian Friedrich Schale (1713–1800)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠⁠

Sunday Worship for March 30, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service—Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen.Prelude—Selections from Mass for the Convents, FrançoisCouperin, (1668–1733) • Introit—Isaiah 66:10; Psalm 122:1 • Gathering Hymn— Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, ELW 807 •   First Reading— Joshua 5:9-12  • Psalm 32 • Second Reading—2 Corinthians 5:16-21 • Gospel—Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day— Chief of Sinners Though I Be, ELW 609 • Communion Verse—Luke 15:32 • Distribution Anthem—O Taste and See, Timothy S. Flynn (b. 1962) • Sending Hymn —Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound , ELW 779) • Postlude—Chorale variations on JESU, MEINE LEBENS LEBEN (ELW 339, “Christ, the Life of All the Living”) Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713–1780)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠⁠

Pisgah Sunday Service - Fourth Sunday In Lent - 03/30/2025 -10:45 AM Todays Readings: First Reading: Joshua 5:9-12 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Prayer List: Otis Amick Wanda Amick Steve Barfield Donald & Janette Clamp Betty Harmon Ken Hutto Cheryl Jumper Barry Kirby Michael Kuhrau Ricky Kyzer Eleanor Rawl Richard Roof Ricky Whisenant Barbara Watson The flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of Ava's 11th birthday (March 21st) and Savannah's 12th birthday (April 13th) by Jill and Mark McAbee. ---------- Pastor Stephen Mims Pisgah Lutheran Church 1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 www.pisgahlutheran.org @pisgahlutheran https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran 803-359-2223 We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love ---------- THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. #shareourgifts #lutheran #pisgahlutheran #faith #goinpeace

The 4th Sunday of Lent, March 30, 2025 Year C.Listen carefully to the readings and join Dina Marie for this reflection on FAITH MOMENTS WITH DINA MARIE.The readings for the FOURTH Sunday of LentFirst Reading: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12Responsorial Psalm 34: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32For the daily liturgical readings visit: www.usccb.org or www.wau.orgThe podcast of this program is at www.materdeiradio.com.

Friends, this Fourth Sunday of Lent gives us marvelous readings: the First Reading from the book of Joshua, the Second Reading from Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians, and the Gospel reading, which is the magnificent parable of the prodigal son from Luke. The correspondences between these three readings I think are quite striking, and they have to do with the Eucharist and divinization.

The Third Sunday in Lent, March 23, 2025 Our Sunday Lenten Series: Open Door Policies: God's surprising strategies for getting sinners back home.. Our Theme for Today: Always Present, Always Patient.First Reading: Exodus 3:1-15.Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13.Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 13:1-9. Bear Fruit of Repentance.Pastor Nate Kassulke

This week on the Sales Genius Podcast, Joe Ingram welcomes Adele Gambardella—an award-winning PR strategist, crisis communications expert, and co-author of Convince Me: High-Stakes Negotiation Tactics to Get Results in Any Business Situation. With over 20 years of experience leading a top PR firm in Washington DC, Adele has worked with high-profile clients, including President Joe Biden, Fortune 500 CEOs, and major brands like SAP, Verizon, and Johnson & Johnson.In this episode, "The 22-Second Reading: The Secret to Emotional Intelligence," Adele shares the game-changing technique that top executives, negotiators, and PR pros use to master emotional intelligence in high-stakes conversations. Whether you're closing deals, handling crisis communications, or leading a team, this method could be the key to unlocking stronger connections, better influence, and unstoppable success.

Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. Ashes were used by God's people to show repentance. The day derives its name from the practice of repentant people receiving ashes on their forehead. This practice goes back to at least the 8th century A.D.First Reading: 2 Samuel 12:1-13.Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2.Psalm 130Gospel: Luke 18:9-14.Sermon Text: Psalm 51: Heading, 1-2. Realizing Our Need for RepentancePastor Ron Koehler

Transfiguration Sunday, March 2, 2025 Our Epiphany Series: Epiphany is the season we celebrate when Jesus revealed his reason for coming. Today's focus: Glory is Hidden in order to be Revealed.First Reading: Exodus 34: 29-35.Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18.Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 9:28-36. A Day of Great ChangePastor Ron Koehler

Pisgah Sunday Service - Transfiguration of Our Lord- 03/02/2025 - 10:45 AM Todays Readings: First Reading: Exodus 34:29-35 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Gospel: Luke 9:28-43a Prayer List: Otis Amick Wanda Amick Steve Barfield Donald Cato Donald & Janette Clamp Ken Hutto Cheryl Jumper Ricky Kyzer Eleanor Rawl Ricky Whisenant Barbara Watson The flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Paul Howard, as we remember his birthday on March 5, given by Glenn Howard. ---------- Pastor Stephen Mims Pisgah Lutheran Church 1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 www.pisgahlutheran.org @pisgahlutheran https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran 803-359-2223 We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love ---------- THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. #shareourgifts #lutheran #pisgahlutheran #faith #goinpeace

Sunday Worship for February 23, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service—Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen.Prelude—Settings of the African American spiritual GIVE ME JESUS); Free improvisation; Richard Billingham (b. 1934) • Introit—Psalm 13:5, 6, 1 • Gathering Hymn— Give Me Jesus, ELW 770 •   First Reading— Genesis 45:3-11, 15  • Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 • Second Reading—1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 • Gospel—Luke 6:27-38 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day— There's a Wideness in God's Mercy, ELW 587 • Distribution Anthem—Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness, arr. G. F. Handel (1685– 1759), adapted by St. James Music Press • Sending Hymn —Go, My Children with My Blessing, ELW 543 • Postlude—Jubilate, Fela Sowande (1905–1987)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠⁠

Pisgah Sunday Service - Seventh Sunday After Epiphany- 02/23/2025 - 10:45 AM Todays Readings: First Reading: Genesis 45:3-11, 15 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Gospel: Luke 6:27-38 Prayer List: Otis Amick Wanda Amick Steve Barfield Donald & Janette Clamp Ken Hutto Cheryl Jumper Ricky Kyzer Eleanor Rawl Ricky Whisenant Barbara Watson The flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of February birthdays and anniversaries by Charles & Frances Harmon. ---------- Pastor Stephen Mims Pisgah Lutheran Church 1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 www.pisgahlutheran.org @pisgahlutheran https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran 803-359-2223 We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love ---------- THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. #shareourgifts #lutheran #pisgahlutheran #faith #goinpeace

Sunday Worship for February 16, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service—Guest Pastor John Michael Barich; Cantor Kyle Haugen.Prelude—Contrasting settings of THAXTED (ELW 710, “Let Streams of Living Justice”); Organ: Tom Trenney (b. 1977); Piano: Sylvia Berg Oines (b. 1953) • Introit— Psalm 313,2,1 • Gathering Hymn— Gather Us In, ELW 532 •   First Reading— Jeremiah 17:5-10  • Psalm 1  • Second Reading—1 Corinthians 15:12-20 • Gospel—Luke 6:17-26 • Sermon—Pastor John Michael Barich • Hymn of the Day— Canticle of the Turning, ELW 723 • Distribution Hymn—There Is a Balm in Gilead, ELW 614 • Sending Hymn —Let Streams of Living Justice, ELW 710 • Postlude—Postlude on THAXTED; Brenda Portman (b. 1980)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠⁠

The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, February 16, 2025 Our Epiphany Series: Epiphany is the season we celebrate when Jesus revealed his reason for coming. Today's focus: Blessings Are Cursed; Curses Are Blessed..First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-8.Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.Gospel: Luke 6:17-26 Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. God's Grace is Enough.Pastor Ron Koehler

Sunday Worship for February 9, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service—Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen.Prelude—Contrasting settings of the tune MCKEE (ELW 650, “In Christ There Is No East or West”): Organ: Joe Cox (b. 1954); Organ: Ronald A. Nelson (1929–2023); Piano: Michael Hassell (1952–2019)• Introit— Psalm 95:6, 7a, 1 • Gathering Hymn— Rise, Shine, You People!,ELW 665 •   First Reading— Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13]  • Psalm 138  • Second Reading—1 Corinthians 15:1-11 • Gospel—Luke 5:1-11 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day— Will You Come and Follow Me,ELW 798 • Distribution Hymn—In Christ There Is No East or West, ELW 650 • Sending Hymn —How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord, ELW 580 • Postlude—Praeludium in G minor,Franz Tunder (1614–1667)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠⁠

What is the Climate and Nature Bill, and why does it matter? The Zero Hour campaign is here to tell us, as we dive into their efforts to secure widespread backing for the Climate and Nature Bill. The Bill, which had its Second Reading in Parliament on 24 January 2025, aims to strengthen the UK government's commitments to cut emissions, restore nature, and ensure public consultation on the road to net zero. Hosts Mark and Simon are joined by Simon Oldridge, Policy Advisor at Zero Hour to break down the key components of the Bill, and why it's crucial to tackling the climate emergency. Simon also sheds light on how Zero Hour managed to gain cross-party support for the Bill, and what individuals can do to help it get passed. We also hear from the Bill's sponsor: Liberal Democrat MP Roz Savage, on why she believes it's a vital step needed on climate action. And from Conservative MP Andrew Bowie, who shares his concerns about the Bill and why he remains a critic. Find out more about the Zero Hour campaign: https://www.zerohour.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/@zerohour_uk UCL's Love Your Planet event: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/events/2025/feb/love-your-planet-2025 Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/ucl-generation-one-climate-podcast Date of episode recording: 31st February 2025 Duration: 32.51 mins Language of episode: English  Presenter: Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee  Guests: Simon Oldridge, Policy Advisor at Zero Hour Producers: Adam Batstone Caitlin Mullin

Pisgah Sunday Service - Fifth Sunday After Epiphany- 02/09/2025 - 10:45 AM Todays Readings: First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-13 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 Prayer List: Otis Amick Wanda Amick Steve Barfield Donald & Janette Clamp Ken Hutto Cheryl Jumper Ricky Kyzer Frankie Powell Eleanor Rawl Ricky Whisenant Barbara Watson The flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of Betsy's birthday by Ricky and Jan Price. ---------- Pastor Stephen Mims Pisgah Lutheran Church 1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 www.pisgahlutheran.org @pisgahlutheran https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran 803-359-2223 We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love ---------- THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. #shareourgifts #lutheran #pisgahlutheran #faith #goinpeace

First Reading: Isaiah 65:17-25  Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28    Part 3 of a 7-part series on what it means to be Reformed.  Sermon: Made Alive  Preaching: Pastor Jen  

Sunday Worship for January 26, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service—Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude— Selections for organ from 18th-century England • Introit— Psalm 22:22, 27 • Gathering Hymn— Arise, Your Light Has Come!, ELW 313 •   First Reading— Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 • Psalm 19  • Second Reading—1 Corinthians 12:12-31a • Gospel—Luke 4:14-21 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day— Christ, Be our Light, ELW 715 • Distribution Anthem—Christ the Center;  Andrew Bruhn (b. 1985) • Sending Hymn —The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve, ELW 551 • Postlude—Toccata on FESTAL SONG (ELW 314); Gilbert M. Martin (b. 1941) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠⁠

Pisgah Sunday Service - Third Sunday After Epiphany- 01/26/2025 - 10:45 AM Todays Readings: First Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31a Gospel: Luke 4:14-21 Prayer List: Otis Amick Wanda Amick Steve Barfield Todd Carpineto Donald & Janette Clamp Ken Hutto Cheryl Jumper Ricky Kyzer Frankie Powell Eleanor Rawl Ricky Whisenant Barbara Watson The flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of Jan's birthday by Ricky Price ---------- Pastor Stephen Mims Pisgah Lutheran Church 1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 www.pisgahlutheran.org @pisgahlutheran https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran 803-359-2223 We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love ---------- THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. #shareourgifts #lutheran #pisgahlutheran #faith #goinpeace

The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, February 2, 2025 Our Epiphany Series: Epiphany is the season we celebrate when Jesus revealed his reason for coming. Today's focus: Popularity is not Proof of Success.First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10.Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5.Gospel: Luke 4:38-44Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 What Does Sucess Look Like in God's Kingdom?Pastor Ron Koehler

Sunday Worship for January 19, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service—Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright (wieWIE SCHOEN LEUCHTET), Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713–1780) • Introit—Psalm 66:4 ,1 • Gathering Hymn—O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright, ELW 308 •   First Reading—Isaiah 62:1-5   • Psalm 36:5-10  • Second Reading—1 Corinthians 12:1-11 • Gospel—John 2:1-11 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day—Songs of Thankfulness and Praise, ELW 310 • Distribution Hymn—Let Us Break Bread Together, ELW 471 • Sending Hymn —O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright, ELW 308 • Postlude—O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright, Otto Dienel (1839–1905) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠⁠

Pisgah Sunday Service - Second Sunday After Epiphany- 01/19/2025 - 10:45 AM Todays Readings: First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11 Gospel: John 2: 1-11 Prayer List: Otis Amick Wanda Amick Todd Carpineto Donald & Janette Clamp Ken Hutto Cheryl Jumper Ricky Kyzer Frankie Powell Eleanor Rawl Ricky Whisenant Barbara Watson Family of DeWitt Watson The flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of all First Responders especially those in California dealing with the wildfires. ---------- Pastor Stephen Mims Pisgah Lutheran Church 1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 www.pisgahlutheran.org @pisgahlutheran https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran 803-359-2223 We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love ---------- THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. #shareourgifts #lutheran #pisgahlutheran #faith #goinpeace

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 19, 2025 Year C.Listen carefully to the readings and join Dina Marie for this reflection on FAITH MOMENTS WITH DINA MARIE.The readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeFirst Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5Responsorial Psalm 96: Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations.Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11Gospel Reading: John 2:1-11For the daily liturgical readings visit: www.usccb.org or www.wau.orgThe podcast of this program is at www.materdeiradio.com.

The Holy Family of Nazareth: Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 29, 2024 Year C.Listen carefully to the readings and join Dina Marie for this reflection on FAITH MOMENTS WITH DINA MARIE.The readings for the Holy FamilyFirst Reading: Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28Responsorial Psalm 84: Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord.Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24Gospel Reading: Luke 2:41-52For the daily liturgical readings visit: www.usccb.org or www.wau.orgThe podcast of this program is at www.materdeiradio.com.

St. Paul writes "how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus" in the Second Reading.  How can a man who never met Jesus know the affection and love of Jesus? He found it through other Christians who he met and learned from. We too are called to love with the affection of Jesus, so through us, others can come to know Christ.    This Advent, join St. Basil's in praying with the Hallow App's Pray25 program! Go to hallow.com/parish and put in “St. Basil the Great Brecksville” to receive full access to the resources for 120 days for only $1!   St. Basil the Great Bulletin: https://basilthegreat.org/bulletin/    Check Us Out Online: Website: www.basilthegreat.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stbasilthegr8/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stbasilthegr8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stbasilthegr8 Spotify Music: https://bit.ly/StBasilSpotify

The controversial assisted dying bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons with a majority of 55 after just hours of debate. It now heads to committee stage for further scrutiny. What does the bill's passing at this stage mean for its likelihood of eventually becoming law? And will Labour's front bench unify behind the bill given the deep-seated opposition from figures such as Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood? James Heale discusses with Katy Balls and Michael Gove. Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Cindy Yu.

In this week's episode, we model what it looks like to pray Lectio Divina, which is a divine reading of Sacred Scripture. We begin by sharing the different ways we spend time in Sacred Scripture, how it has impacted our lives, and model how to pray Lectio Divina. We invite you to follow along and join us as we spend time reading and reflecting on John 15:5-8. Sacred Scripture is the voice of God and what He has said is alive forever and relevant to our lives in all situations. We encourage you to journey with us as we deepen our relationship with God through His word. Heather's One Thing - Franciscan University's Austria Study Abroad Program and Guadalupe Pilgrimage Sister Miriam's One Thing - FOCUS film Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story (trailer here) Michelle's One Thing -  Praying for anyone affected by hurricane Helene Catholic Charities    Other Resources Mentioned:  Steps for Lectio Divina The Art and Practice of Lectio Divina    Announcement(s): We are so excited to announce that we will have new Abiding Together shirts in our shop next week! Follow us on social media for all the latest updates!   Journal Questions: When do I encounter the Scriptures throughout my day? Do I incorporate Lectio Divina into my prayer routine? What obstacles prevent me from entering into Lectio Divina? How can I begin to incorporate Lectio Divina more frequently into my prayer?   Discussion Questions: How have you been nourished by the Word of God? Have you struggled to hear the voice of God in the past? When do you hear the voice of God in this season of your life? What stuck out to you during the Lectio Divina within the episode?   Quote to Ponder:  “It is especially necessary that listening to the word of God should become a life-giving encounter, in the ancient and ever valid tradition of lectio divina, which draws from the biblical text the living Word which questions, directs and shapes our lives.” (Saint Pope John Paul II, Novo Millennio Ineunte, 39)   Scripture for Lectio:  “I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit; because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire and burned. If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and become my disciples.” (John 15:5-8)   Sponsor - Emmaus Road Publishing: Introducing the Saints Around the World for Little Ones Collection from Emmaus Road Publishing! Building on the success of the original Saints Around the World, this six-volume series is designed for young readers aged 0-8 and presents the lives of 90 saints in an engaging and accessible way. You can purchase each volume individually or save 15% by ordering the complete set. Written by Meg Hunter Kilmer and illustrated by Lindsey Sanders, this collection features saints from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life, showing children that holiness is possible for everyone. Each book focuses on a different group of saints: “Young Saints,” “Adventurous Saints,” “Royal and Warrior Saints,” “Talented Saints,” and more. The vibrant illustrations and simple, captivating storytelling are perfect for family reading time. The books are printed on sturdy, tear-resistant paper, making them ideal for young readers.  Each saint's story includes a summary of their teachings and a map showing where they lived, helping children learn geography while deepening their faith. Whether you choose to buy a single book or the whole set, Saints Around the World for Little Ones will be a cherished addition to your family's library. Order today at stpaulcenter.com/saints and use promo code Abide10 to take an additional 10% off your purchase!   Timestamps: 00:00 - Emmaus Road Publishing 01:09 - Intro 02:01 - Welcome 07:23 - Sacred Scripture in Our Lives 12:45 - How to Pray Lectio Divina 15:37 - First Reading 17:59 - Second Reading 19:23 - Third Reading 21:01 - Reflections 28:23 - One Things 32:06 - Announcement