Empowered for Others This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit. There was a time, between Ascension and Pentecost, when the disciples just waited, as Christ instructed them, for the indwelling of the
The Ascension is when Christ said his final earthly ‘good-bye’ to his disciples and His resurrected body rose to heaven from earth. This act is part of Christ’s redemptive work in conquering death, including our death.
Happy Ascension Day! We mark Ascension Day 40 days after the resurrection, so this year we are celebrating it this week (precisely, May 29!). On Sunday, we will continue to ponder over this miraculous moment in
John 16:23 - In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have
Trusting in the Goodness of God, no matter what… On July 17, 1981 one of the largest architectural disasters in US history occurred . 1,600 people were attending a ‘tea dance’ in the large lobby and
John 16:5 But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send
Getting our Story Straight A story can be powerful. James Bryan Smith says in his book “A Good and beautiful God”: “We are creatures who live by our stories. From early on we are told stories
Striving to Enter Rest Christiane and I just came back from a wonderful time of vacation, so biblical REST has been on my mind. The idea of rest is a beautiful concept, but has been difficult
The scripture today reminds us of a truth we can hold onto that brings much encouragement and strength when we think back on the loss of loved ones, perhaps your mother or grandmothers. [We apologize
Rhythms of Prayer This week we have a guest writer for “Words from the Rector”, Laura Chin. She and her family have been attending Mariners’ Church for 2 years. Her husband, Jeff, and 4 children, Theo,
We had the privilege of having Rev. Dan Lewis lead our services while Rev. Todd and Dr. Christiane were on vacation. After Dan and Peggy are active members of Mariners church after pastoring for over 35
What you believe affects how you act. This may sound obvious, but it’s worth saying as we look at our epistle reading today. 1 John 5:4-11 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes