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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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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 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 ...
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.
Friday May 12, 2017
Friday May 12, 2017
The Children's Choir was not not near a microphone, or we would have included them on this. This is the Chancel Choir, Women's Trio, Congregation and Roberta on the organ. The balance on the Women's Trio is very good - wait for it to go to the acapella. Wow.
Our theme was 'who is welcome at the Lord's table' and the Ethiopian Eunuch passage from Acts 8 framed our reflection.
Sunday May 07, 2017
Sunday May 07, 2017
Odd passage to our ears. A Eunuch? What's that about? But in this case, Philip has just preached to Samaritans, outcasts, and now he is preaching/teaching to another outcast. The message is as fresh today as it was in Philip's day. Who is invited to God's table and the answer is -- Samaritans, Sexually Questionable Characters, and yes, you and me.
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.
Tuesday May 02, 2017
Tuesday May 02, 2017
Our Chancel Choir this past Sunday. I was not present to hear or experience this. Transcendent.
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.
Sunday Apr 23, 2017