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Sunday Reflection

Posted on March 25, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

   “Hosanna!” Bishop Susan Johnson Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada How quickly the crowd gathered around Jesus as he entered Jerusalem and how quickly they dispersed as he was arrested, tried and crucified. People were looking for a powerful figure … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on March 11, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

“The LORD sent fiery serpents among the people” Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton Evangelical Lutheran Church in America The story of the serpents in the wilderness is intriguing. The people of God had been rescued from slavery in Egypt and were … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on March 4, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

“But we proclaim Christ crucified” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry The Episcopal Church Some things just don’t make much sense. Water doesn’t become wine, bread and fish do not suddenly multiply, the lame do not jump up and walk. And most … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on February 25, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

“Take up their cross and follow me” National Bishop Susan Johnson Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada “Jesus called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take … Continue reading →

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Rector’s Corner & Sunday Reflection

Posted on February 18, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Rector’s Corner: I would like to thank all of you for coming to our Ash Wednesday Services and pancake supper. Just like what I have said during the services, it is a day when we start our Lenten journey together by self-examination, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on February 11, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection-Mark 9:2-9. On this particular day, there they stood on the mountaintop with Jesus, he was simply flooded with dazzling, mesmerizing light.  And for a fleeting moment, for the apostles Peter and James and John, this moment salvaged the … Continue reading →

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Rector’s Corner & Sunday Reflection

Posted on February 4, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Rector’s Corner: This Season of Lent, we have been invited to engage in a series Lenten meditation entitled “Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John”. This beautiful Lenten Prayer Journal is a six-week program produced by the Society of St. John the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on January 28, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: (Mark 1:21-28) Jesus begins his ministry in Capernaum.  While teaching at a synagogue on the Sabbath, he expels an unclean spirit from a demoniac.  Through the voice of the unclean spirit, Mark shares with his audience the divine … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on January 21, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: Mark 1:14-20 (from Sermon that Works) Today’s Gospel passage sounds themes of calling and of a world passing away that can also be found in the day’s other readings.  Jesus proclaims the coming of the kingdom of God and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on January 14, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Reflection: Our calling is to listen to the voice of God, often hidden in everyday experience, and then follow God’s guidance, shaping our encounters with God in our own unique ways. After encountering Jesus, Philip invites Philip to become part … Continue reading →

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