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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.
Friday Apr 13, 2018
Friday Apr 13, 2018
Scripture is Acts 4: 23-33 and the focus is on how the early church was in unity. I proffer that they were in unity in terms of mission, vision, and values. The Resurrection is the engine that drove the growth in of the early Church.
The focus here is on people, not buildings, or denominations. This is an initial exploration of changing our belong, believe, become to something new and different. Hospitality, helping, hope and healing. There is a both an inward and outward focus simultaneously: Caring for their people and carrying the story into the world.
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.
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 Sep 18, 2017
Monday Sep 18, 2017
Two readings, 1 Kings 19 where Elijah is given a demonstration of God, and Genesis 11/12 with the Call of Abraham.
Abraham is called to be a blessing. Important. Elijah has the advantage of history and knowledge of what God has done, but Abraham is starting out cold.
We are like Abraham, called to be a blessing. Often however we are like Elijah, the testimony of the "small, still voice" or "the sound of silence" is insufficent to move us from our own self-focus. We need to keep remembering, God will Provide!
Monday Sep 18, 2017
Monday Sep 18, 2017
This a mix of Genesis 1 and Psalm 8. Both the choir and the praise band focused on the themes of creation and who are we? My idea was to focus on the idea of through remembering, we are saying we believe. I then moved to several "Continuity of God" ideas that connected our remembrance with anticipation ...
Monday Aug 28, 2017
Monday Aug 28, 2017
Our Scritpure reading this morning came from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7:24-29). Jesus finishes this great sermon with a parable concerning two builders: One wise and the other foolish. Pastor Mario encoruaged us that it is possible to live like Jesus. Admittedly, putting Jesus words into action takes practice. We were challenged to consider what foundation we are currenlty building our lives on, to take heed to Jesus' teaches again in order to build our lives on a foundation that is sure to last.
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Joyful Ringers, Hallelujah Bells, Carillon Belles, and The Bells of Joyful Sound (special guests).
This is a mixture of both the 9 and 10:30 services.
Tuesday May 02, 2017
Tuesday May 02, 2017
Rev. Emily Fleming on John 20: 24-29 and her reflection on Doubting Thomas. I also included a little of our music after the sermon and before the benediction.
Monday Apr 24, 2017
Monday Apr 24, 2017
This is the 9:00 version with the Sanctuary Singers, and I think based on microphone positioning, and smaller adult ensemble, the children are more obviously part of this. Goose bump to me, I know how long this dream has been nurtured at Hilltop and what kind of potential fruitfulness exists with this ministry.