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Sunday Reflection

Posted on December 9, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Prepare the way: Kenosis. LUKE 3:1-6 “Living in the Edge” It is important to understand the context of scripture when we seek to understand it in our time and place. From what you know of this political and religious roster, what … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on December 2, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 This letter is written by Paul to one of the early church communities. I wonder, in our position as members of the Anglican Communion, how often we think this way of our fellow churches. I suspect the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on November 18, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Background on three Biblical books The Gospel of Mark This gospel was written by one of Jesus’ disciples, Mark, also known as John Mark.  He was writing his gospel primarily for the non-Jewish audience, the Gentiles.  It is said to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on November 11, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: Does Remembrance Day have less meaning if hardly anyone has anything to remember? None of us have any personal memories of the first world war, and fewer of us each year have memories of the second, but both … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on November 4, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: Today many churches will celebrate the feast of All Saints’ Day, when we remember the lives, work and ministry of all of the saints of the Christian faith. In many congregations, parishioners will also observe the feast of All … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on October 28, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Saint Simon and Saint Jude 28 October Apostles — Holy Day: Today we commemorate Saint Simon and Saint Jude, whose names appear in the New Testament on every list of the twelve apostles. Simon was called “the Zealot,” which suggests that … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on October 14, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

The Mission of God for the People of God Jesus used much of the time He spent with His disciples both telling them and showing them why He came to Earth. It is about the mission that the nations and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on September 30, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: Mark 9:38-50 My grandfather is known to have said, “My purpose in life is to get to heaven and take as many people with me as I can.” Here, Jesus gives us a piece of that road-map. First, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on September 23, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Saint Michael and All Angels: 29 September Holy Day  We celebrate those mysterious beings which Scripture calls “angels,” a name which comes from the Greek word for “messengers.” Messengers from God can be visible or invisible, and may take human … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on September 16, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Holy Cross: On September 14, the church celebrated Holy Cross Day in honor of Christ’s self-offering on the cross for our salvation. This feast day is also known in some churches as the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy … Continue reading →

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