This Sunday
A weekly reflection and announcements.
This Sunday (August 5, 2018) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Episcopal Home Sunday at St. Stephen; The Rev. John Sivley Presiding and preaching
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. E...
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This Sunday (July 29, 2018) at The Episcopal Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
...that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. Ephesians 3:17 I confess I am now a person who watches The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. I'm fascinated by the human interactions. I am also skeptical, because I know that the...
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This Sunday (July 22, 2018) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen's
He said to them, ‘Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.’ For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. Mark 6:31 Last week I was fortunate to be on a retreat on the Schooner Lewis R. French. This schooner was launched in 1871 ...
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These Sundays (July 1, 8, 15, 2018) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen's
The Rev. John Sivley preaches.
My soul waits for the Lord,more than watchmen for the morning, *more than watchmen for the morning. Psalm 130:5 This week I have been in Pittsburgh where a friend is having surgery. Most of you know how long those waits can be when a loved one is having surgery. The medical st...
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These Sundays (June 17 and June 24, 2018) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
The Rev. John Sivley Presiding and preaching this Sunday. Church picnic at Landis Farm on June 24
May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble, *the Name of the God of Jacob defend you; Send you help from his holy place *and strengthen you out of Zion; Psalm 20: 1-2 This Sunday, we read a beautiful blessing and prayer for each other. It is difficult for us to fully unders...
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