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This was shared by a member of  Rev. Bloch’s church in Port Townsend, WA Isaiah 35:1-10 Elizabeth Bloch Canticle 15 12/12/10 James 5:7-10 Advent 3 Matthew 11:2-11 Year A Lighting Candles in the Dark It was dark in John’s prison, all right, darker and darker in Herod’s fateful jail on the shores of the Dead…

As we venture into the third week of advent, the elements of winter -– that seem so antithetic and threatening to life – expand the parameters of their reign.  We are venturing – as Joseph Conrad might say – into The Heart of Darkness.  I am struck in the readings by the relationship that is…

sometimes the universes dispatches angelic ambassadors.  sometimes it provides signs that renew our strength and replenish the sense of endurance and fortitude we need to continue.  sometimes it sends assurance that the sense of salvation and redemption we are seeking is on its way.  just as there are forebodings, warnings, and omens,( that can seem…

Chilmark Community Church November 28, 2010 Prelude: Prelude in C major J.S.Bach Gathering and Announcements Peace Introit: O rest in the Lord (from Elijah) Mendelssohn Lighting the Advent Candle After candle is lit: Unison Prayer Dear God of the Prophets, give us this day the prophetic word of hope, that in the moments of despair…

CHILMARK COMMUNITY CHURCH ALL SAINTS SUNDAY October 31, 2010 ********************************************** THE GATHERING TOGETHER Prelude: “Prelude in F”, Francis Linley Organist: Carol Loud Welcome and Announcements *Greet one another with words of peace and love. Introit: hymn #328 “Surely the Presence …) *CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: For all those who have paved the way for our…

FROM SHANTIDEVA May I be a guard for those who need protection, A guide for those on the path, A boat, a raft, a bridge for those who wish to cross the flood. May I be a lamp in the darkness, A resting place for the weary, A healing medicine for all who are sick,…