Sermon for Sixth Sunday after Trinity

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CHAPTER 9   Ministers of the Church:     Laity & Holy Orders Who are the ministers of the Church?  The ministers of the Church are lay persons, bishops, priests and deacons. What is the ministry of the laity?  The ministry of the laity is to represent Christ and his Church; to bear  witness to…

THE APOSTLES’ CREED / Church Mission The Apostles’ Creed, our baptismal creed, is the most ancient summary of Christian faith.  All churches in the catholic tradition hold to it, and it is considered a sufficient statement of Christian faith. The creed summarizes the story and revelation of God in the Old and New Testaments.  It…

Prelude                                What Child is This                             Richard Purvis Introit (Psalm 93:1, 2, 5)                Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh Thine house, O Lord, forever. Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting. The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded himself….

How did the early Christians worship?  Let’s us see what was written concerning the early church worship. The First Apology (St. Justin Martyr) [a.d. 110-165.] An apology is in defense of – in this case in defense of Christians and their worship. Chapter 1. Address To the Emperor Titus Ælius Adrianus Antoninus Pius Augustus Cæsar,…

See how we do Morning Prayer via the live stream.  We chat and ponder, have some religious reading, and then we pray.  Come join a cranky old Priest and a young energetic Priest –  each morning. ; Information on Church activities, discussion on topics of the world and the church, a pleasant way to start…