Montclair Presbyterian Church

Rev. Beth begins a series on the phenomenon of the Sermon. Today, she “pulls back the veil” of sermon development and delivery from the perspective of the preacher. Scripture: Psalm 119:97-112

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A few weeks ago several members were given “Talents” – five, ten, or twenty dollars – and were given the charge of multiplying the talents they were given.  Today, they bring them back along with their earnings, and report about the experience.

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Looking at divergent beliefs found in Acts 10 & 11:1-18, Rev. Beth talks about the transition in Pastoral leadership an human difficulties in changing ones mind. Recognizing that people tend to selectively screen their experiences in favor of their beliefs, she challenges the church to commit to a period of time of positive expectations of  a new pastor.

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Rev. Beth considers the mission of this church in light of the like affirming event of Easter seen through the eyes or Mary Magdalene. We are invited to embrace  life as our ongoing mission, not treat the Easter story as “Mission Accomplished”.

John 20:1-18

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Continuing the Lenten series focusing on Lament, Rev. Beth invites the Montclair Presbyterian Church community to make space for the expression of lament describing how unexpressed Lamentation can be destructive in communal relationships. Scripture Lamentations 2: 11-15 and 3:22-25.

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