Fr. Dan preaches on John 21 (There was a problem with the recording. The audio is quieter than normal).
Where is your relationship with the Lord? Is it first?
Do you see every moment as a teachable moment?
Turn away from the things that are distracting you from God.
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Fr. Dan preaches on John 21 (There was a problem with the recording. The audio is quieter than normal).
Where is your relationship with the Lord? Is it first?
Do you see every moment as a teachable moment?
Turn away from the things that are distracting you from God.
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New Creation
II Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”
When we begin with Christ there are two major realities at play: first, we are transformed and we live a new life in Him; second, we are daily being renewed so that our growth and development each day is drawing us closer to His likeness every day. We can no longer look back and say we look just like we did yesterday, because in Christ, TODAY, we are new creatures!
As we begin our new adventure, I have every confidence that what God is calling the Morgan family to, and
The passage concludes with this: “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: be reconciled to God.” [II Corinthians 5:20]. If there is anything that I could hope to have encouraged in you over the past eleven years, it is to be right (“reconciled”) with God. If you are right with God, you will naturally draw others into reconciliation with Him.
Let us grow together; let us love with wild abandon; and let us be His ambassadors.
Richest Blessings in Christ,
Dan
The Rev. Daniel C. Morgan
Associate Rector
April 21, 2010
Dear
We write to you with great news that will bring the mixed emotions of joy and sadness.
Father Dan has accepted a call to be the next Rector of All Saints Church in
After much thought and prayer Dan accepted this call. It was clearly a match of all the gifts we have seen develop in him over the years and he is ready to face the challenges of this new position. It is this kind of news that we as a body need to celebrate with the Morgan’s as they launch into this new adventure. It is also sad to say goodbye to a family that is so much a part of who we are. We will make sure we take ample time to celebrate with them before they go.
What does this mean for
All Saints Church is much like
It has been said that
We are blessed to have had Dan for eleven years now, and we will be blessed to see what God has for him in the years ahead. Stay tuned for an opportunity we will plan sometime in the weeks ahead to celebrate the Morgan’s new adventure. They will be with us this Sunday so don’t miss the opportunity to wish them well.
Blessings and Peace,
Christopher Dan
The Rev. Christopher P. Leighton The Rev. Daniel C. Morgan
Rector Associate Rector
203 655-8773 • fax: 203 655-7831
First Things First
The origin of this phrase is self-evident. Have you ever run aground, or scraped bottom, as a result of letting other things crowd out that which is of first importance? Jesus, our Master, spoke so eloquently about keeping first things first, when He said, Seek ye first the
What are the things that you need to place first in your life? How are you keeping those first things as priority one? Do you believe that God is even more committed to you keeping first things first than you yourself are?
For instance, the first commandment tells us to worship God above all, and to have no other gods or conflicting allegiances. In Jesus’ summary of the law, He says the first commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind, and with all your strength. If you have placed Jesus first in your life, it means that He lives in your heart. His Spirit is at work in you, helping you to keep first things first.
Your brother in Christ,
Christopher
The Rev. Christopher P. Leighton
Rector
Fr Dan preaches on Job 42:1-6.
Putting the cart before the horse.
The scriptures today are about doubt.
Job Ch 42 verse 1- 6, Revelation Ch 1 verse 1 -19, John Ch 20 verse 19 -31
Are you so fixated on what you think is right you are not able to hear from God?
Have you submitted to Him in such a way the you are willing to seek the truth over all things?
Do you think God is big enough to answer your deepest questions?
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Operation “In” Gratitude
Has anyone else ever noticed that when you separate the word ‘ingratitude” from its first syllable, it becomes “in gratitude”? A 180-degree change in meaning, with the simple detachment of a prefix!
This leads me to question: If it’s so easy to make the shift on paper, could it be just as easy to make that same shift in my personal outlook?
I think the answer is “yes”. Like the flip of a switch that transforms a room from dark to light, the flip of the switch in my heart can make the difference between chronic misery and total contentment.
Example: I lost my job in a layoff last October. My husband suffered a knee injury at his job the very same week and has been out of work ever since. By choosing “ingratitude” I could rightly say, “This economy’s a disaster, our financial outlook is grim, and p.s., I can’t believe that after 20 years in the workforce and an advanced degree, the Department of Labor is telling me I’m only entitle to xxx a week! However, if I choose to move in gratitude, it’s just as easy to say, “Thank God I have the safety net of an unemployment check, that my husband can collect workman’s comp, and that we still have a roof over our heads and food on the table.” (And p.s., last year’s financial setback could translate to this year’s tax return!)
My situation is minor compared to that of so many others. I think of the hundreds of thousands in post-earthquake Haiti who are suffering beyond comprehension and yet are still praising God…
I’ll admit this “be thankful in all things” idea isn’t exactly original. Some might even call it cliché. But I’m convinced that when put to the test, it’s possible to grab hold of gratitude in every situation. The key to living in gratitude isn’t the stuff for which we’re grateful – rather, the key is to recall the One to whom we’re grateful. Job of the Bible said it best: “We take the good days from God – why not also the bad days?” [Job 2:10, The Message] Job, who lost his kids, his entire estate, and his health, was able to step back from the horror his life had become and still bless God, acknowledging that God gives and takes away.
I think it’s that momentary detachment (just like the prefix) that enables us to acknowledge not only what we’ve been given, but the One who gives it. The result? Living “in gratitude.”
Lisa
Lisa Schell
“I Will Sing Unto the Lord for He
Has Triumphed Gloriously!”
We sing praises to God for He has triumphed gloriously. Defeated is death; overcome is evil; sin is forgiven and illness is healed. Jesus is risen, Alleluia!
St. Paul’s, you have kept the season of Lent and put off the old in order to put on the new. New we are challenged by the risen Lord Jesus to live in the power of His resurrection. The Lord offers us power to live for Him and for others. Miracles follow as we know Christ and make Him known.
The Easter season, which lasts this year until May 23, is the time to emphasize the victorious life. As you sing the Lord’s praises today be conscious of His great love for you. Let’s celebrate the new life we have in Christ!
“Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all the peoples!” [Psalm 96:1-3]
May your Feast of the Resurrection be blessed by the One who is Himself the Resurrection and the Life.
Your brother in Christ
Christopher
The Rev. Christopher P. Leighton
Rector
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