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Dennis Shaw is a musician, marathoner (Boston!), retired military officer, math modeler, muse, and United Methodist Pastor. A keen observer of the human condition, he has degrees in music, quantitative methods (don’t ask!), theology and leadership. He will discuss with other leaders how to become engaged and present in our current leadership opportunities. Critical to leadership is strong self-awareness. Becoming authentic, empathetic, and aware will form the framework of all discussions. You can access and follow this podcast on Apple, Podbean, Spotify and Amazon Music.
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Tuesday Apr 24, 2018
Tuesday Apr 24, 2018
The text is from Acts 4: 5-12 but we backed up a little to include Acts 4: 1, and annoyance of the Religious Authorities.
The focus is on Peter and his transformation. He is done denying Jesus.
Who are we in this scene? The status quo? The change? The listeners who go with the SQ or change? The questions are directed individually and corporately.
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
Acts 3 -- Mario looks at Peter (and John) who focus on remembering Jesus as resurrected. What does it mean indeed to live on this side of Easter? Part of it of course is to remember "he is risen, he is risen indeed." Mario relies on N. T. Wright for part of his settling down points. Tom Wright has made a visit or three to Hilltop ... great source for helping us frame our conversations.
I also like how he used Acts 3 to be a place to talk to 1 Corinthians and Paul. I like illustrations from the scripture!
"All of my eggs are in that basket!"
Tuesday Dec 26, 2017
Tuesday Dec 26, 2017
This is my Christmas Eve reflection. Bonhoeffer meets Ebenezer Scrooge with a little help from other sources.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
The Reverend Mario Alejandre returning to Hilltop to close out our Stewardship Campaign for 2017. Mario is a Lutheran who sounds like a Methodist. Gifted. Truly.
Monday Oct 23, 2017
Monday Oct 23, 2017
Bishop Karen Oliveto was at Hilltop for the Rocky Mountain Conference United Methodist Women, and we ask her to stay over an extra day, and she graciously consented. This sermon is drawn from John 15 and the command to love each other. Let me know if you have trouble with hearing Bishop Karen uses a wide range of vocal dynamics, and parts may need a little bit of an electronic boost in Garage Band, which is what I use to create this.
We also sang after the Sermon -- "Draw the Circle Wide" -- which is what Bishop Karen is addressing in her benediction.
Monday Oct 02, 2017
Monday Oct 02, 2017
Stewardship Message #2 -- focus on the transformative elements of the Building ... Curtis Crichton is our Senior Trustee
Monday Oct 02, 2017
Monday Oct 02, 2017
Setting the stage for the Stewardship time -- Ministry Moments -- for the Fall.
Monday Oct 02, 2017
Monday Oct 02, 2017
Exodus 16: 1-25 -- a quick trip in the wilderness focusing on needs and how God provides. Points toward John 6 -- Jesus as the Bread of Life. The Children of Israel sit in the wilderness between already and not-yet, slavery and freedom. God will provide ...
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Exodus 3 -- Moses is called, and he balks. I treated this as "Good News, Bad News" but being called by God is actually good news, because God will be with us on this journey.
From minute 1 to minute 6 is a Ministry Moment on how we are going to do Stewardship this Fall. Heart talk!
Monday Jul 24, 2017
Monday Jul 24, 2017
Pastor Mario concludes our 4-week series on Luke 15 by examining the encounter between the older son and his Father. While we often attribute the word prodigal to the younger son in this parable, it is the Father who gives sacrifically of himself on a lavish and generous scale. He loves both sons equally, they are both confronted with his unconditional love. The younger son is now enjoying the celebration the Father throws after receiving back 'safe and sound.' What will the older son do when his Father entreats (pleads) him to come, celebrate and join the party?