Revs. Susan/David

Passage: Acts 6:1-15    

  Description: Rev. Susan & Rev. David have a conversation about sharing the good news. Deacons were appointed to take care of those in need in the new Christian community. In the United Church, we are quite good at taking care of each other and helping out in the community. Apostles were to share the good news and speak the message of God's love as known through Jesus. In the United Church, we are quieter and more reserved. Here are some ideas for being able to speak our faith.

Passage: Luke 17:11-19 & 1 Thessalonians 5:16-23    

  Description: Rev. Susan & Rev. David have a conversation about gratitude. As followers of Jesus, we are called to practice gratitude - which goes far beyond feeling thankful. It is a choice of a way of life that involves looking for what we have to be grateful for in all circumstances. In a society where there is so much hate-filled speech, so many death threats and sexual assault threats leveled at those in any sort of leadership position, it is more important than ever that we practice gratitude to counter this.

Passage: Genesis 2:2-3 & Psalms 23:1-6    

  Description: Rest is essential - a time away so that we can come back with refreshed minds and spirits and see things in new ways. That is what sabbatical is about. Rev. David and Rev. Susan shared some photos as well as a description of what they did and learned on their sabbatical. The photos can be found under the Worship Tab - Sermons in Print - if you want to see what they were talking about. However, listening to this recording should give you the full picture as well.

Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15    

  Description: Rev. Susan & Rev. David have a conversation about the spiritual practice of gratitude. Gratitude is a radical practice in our current North American society. Gratitude is a practice that can help us through times of stress and anxiety.

Passage: Mark 1:16-20 & John 15:16    

  Description: David and Susan have a conversation about why the two of them have chosen to follow Jesus - and how Jesus has chosen each of us to be here.