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Accentuate the Positive - Share This: On Sunday, I shared an old song for 1945 that I can remember my parents playing on our 78 record player. “You’ve got to accentuate the positive Eliminate the negative Latch on to the affirmative Don’t mess with Mister In-Between. You’ve got to speed joy up to the maximum Bring gloom down to […]
Conversation and Hospitality - Share This: The story of Abraham’s servant sent off to search for a wife for his son, Isaac, is a wonderful story from the book of Genesis. The thirsty servant engages in conversation with a young woman at the well. With a jar on her shoulder, she offers the stranger a drink and offers to […]
Let History Remind Us - Share This: In the midst of troubling times, it is helpful to look back to former days for a bit of guidance. Here is the Gettysburg address, presented on 19 November 1863, just a few short months after the Civil War battle took place on those same grounds. “Four score and seven years ago our […]
God’s Grace - Share This: The graciousness of God gave Sarah and Abraham, in their old age, a son they named Issac. However, out of fear that Ishmael, born earlier to Hagar (Sarah’s slave) and Abraham, would be the primary heir, Hagar and Ishmael were abandoned in the desert to die. The graciousness of God came to the […]
Wednesday Morning Bible Study Summer 2017 - Share This: Reading Isaiah From a 21st Century Perspective This summer the Wednesday Morning Bible Study Group will be focused on six of the magnificent spiritual poems preserved for us in the Book of Isaiah. In addition to exploring the historical context in which these poems were composed, the group will also be […]God’s Extending Touch - Share This: In the 4th century, Emperor Constantine called the leadership of the still very young church to gather in Nicea, Turkey. He instructed them to develop a statement of belief, a creed. What they developed is the Nicea Creed that we re-state most Sunday’s as a key part of our worship. The Nicea creed […]
Sharing - Share This: Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist, wrote that life is divided into thirds – 1st-education, 2nd-making money, 3rd-giving all money away. In following his own idea, he created 3,000 lit in the United States, United Kingdom, & Canada. He also donated 7,000 church organs as well as endowing Carnegie-Mellon University & many other projects. He […]
Pentecost - Share This: Following the resurrection, Jesus spent 40 days among the disciples. Just before he ascended on the 40th day, he challenged the disciples to be witnesses of good news to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the Earth. To us these may be just place names, but to those first disciples, they […]Judy Christie, clarinet & Lloyd Wolf, keyboard & organ - Share This: You are cordially invited to our ‘Second Sunday at Six’ program: Date: June 11, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm Place: All Saints Episcopal Church 129 North Market Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Services will conclude with communion Musical Selections will include: Spring Time, by […]
What the World Needs - Share This: Growing up in the 1960’s, changes and frustration and anger were a part of everyday national life. Today’s times seem very similar, so it is not surprising that the song written by Hal Davis and Burt Bacharach and sung by Jackie DeShanon comes to mind: What the world needs now is love, sweet […]
Virtue of Baptism - Share This: By virtue of our baptism, we all have been called into the ministry of priesthood. As members of the priesthood, we are to be a bridge between the entire creation and the creator; we are to connect earth and heaven; we are to enable God’s will to be done on earth as it […]
Holy Life - Share This: There is much noise; there is much static; there are many siren voices in our world today that distract us from being people of God. To live a holy life, as a disciple of Jesus, requires discerning his voice. Amount the many tools for voice discernment as weekly worship in community and daily […]
Gracious Forgiveness - Share This: When St. John was finishing his gospel, followers of Jesus were being expelled from their local synagogues – centers of faith, and community. So it is not surprising that the original conclusion of the gospel emphasizes the community of faith we now call the church. That early community, with the guidance of the Holy […]
Alleluia! Alleluia! - Share This: Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ is Risen. The Lord is Risen indeed. Alleluia! Alleluia! The 20th chapter of the gospel according to St. John is awesome. The stone is rolled away from the entrance and the tomb is empty, but orderly with the linens used for the burial neatly arranged, and angels are there to […]
Spring 2017 – Wednesday Morning Bible Study - Share This: Six Parables of Jesus “Jesus told the crowds all these things in parables; without a parable he told them nothing. This was to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet: “I will open my mouth to speak in parables; I will proclaim what has been hidden from the foundation of the […]
Living the Life - Share This: Just as Jesus invited those gathered at the tomb of Lazarus to assist with his moving from the dark tomb of death into life in the light, so we are invited by Jesus to roll-away the large stones and bindings that inhibit people of our own day from living the life God created […]
Selinsgrove Area Pool Chili - Share This: We had another great Saturday of cooking Chili for the annual Selinsgrove Area Pool fundraiser on March 25th. Only one small problem left many of us without our taste of the fruits of labor! The recipe said it would make over 100 quarts and turned out it only made about 64 […]
Out of Love - Share This: Out of Love, Jesus offered living water to the Samaritan women of the well. Out of Love, Jesus put mud on a man’s eyes who had been blind since birth & told him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. His eyes were opened. Out of Love, the old Testament prophet Samuel anointed […]
The Metta String Quartet - Share This: You are cordially invited to our ‘Second Sunday at Six’ program: Date: April 9, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm Place: All Saints Episcopal Church 129 North Market Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Services will conclude with communion Musical Selections will include: William Grant Still: […]
Never too late - Share This: Abram was 75 years young when God challenged him to leave behind country, extended family, and his inheritance for the Promise of God. God promised a new land, a new nation, and God’s blessing. Abram said “yes”, guided by God Abram went on a journey of trust. So, to, we are invited by […]
Jay Smar, Music of the Mining Community - Share This: You are cordially invited to our ‘Second Sunday at Six’ program: Date: March 12, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm Place: All Saints Episcopal Church 129 North Market Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Services will conclude with communion Musical Selections will include: 1. Thirty Inch Coal […]
Transfiguration - Share This: Immobilized by fear, the inner circle of the disciples; Peter, Jonas, & John, were on the ground as they heard the voice of God from out of the cloud. The voice proclaimed – “This is my Son, my Beloved. Listen to him.” Jesus approached the three and gently touched each man. Their fear […]
Living the Love - Share This: Living the Love is the human challenge of Faith. In fact, it is Living the Love that makes us human – makes us more like the fully human Jesus. Living the Love for the recent immigrants who built, maintained, and ran the Pennsylvania Railroad meant funding the Young Men’s Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.) throughout […]
We people of Faith - Share This: From The Man of La Mancha: …to try when your arms are too weary to reach the unreachable star. This is my quest, to follow that star… And I’ll always dream the impossible dream… We people of faith follow the Epiphany Star, the Morning Star, “the unreachable star.” We people of faith believe […]Jessica Portzline, Luke Duceman, & Galen Deibler - Share This: You are cordially invited to our ‘Second Sunday at Six’ program on Sunday: Date: February 12, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm Place: All Saints Episcopal Church 129 North Market Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Services will conclude with communion Musical Selections will include: Light of Sothis by Amy Quate The Venetian Regatta by Rossini/Liszt Romances, […]
Celebration of Candlemas-The Presentation of Jesus & the Purification of Mary - Share This: On Sunday, we celebrated the Presentation of Jesus in the temple in Jerusalem. In the ancient tradition, forty days after a child’s birth, he is presented to God & if he is the first born, the family ceremonially “buys him back” from God for 5 shekels, because by tradition, all first born males […]
Dark & Stormy - Share This: In the midst of dark & stormy times, the lyrics of a song for the musical Carousel by Rogers & Hammerstein are so very uplifting – When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high, and don’t be afraid of the dark. At the end of the storm, there’s a golden […]How do we build lasting, deep community? - Share This: Some communities are formed around complaining, sharing gripes, “ain’t it awful”. In my experience, community formed around negativity is shallow, poorly rooted. Community formed around light, around building rather than tearing down, has the opportunity to last with deep roots that endure even in dry times. The church, at our best, is built […]
The Light - Share This: The collect for Sunday contains the following: Grant that your people illumined by your word and sacrament, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed… Just as a washed car, free of grime, road salt, and mud is more reflective of the sun’s rays, so […]
Wednesday Morning Bible Study - Share This: Paul’s Letter to the Church in Ephesus As we read the epistles addressed to emerging churches in cities of the Roman Empire, we are able to capture the spirit and concerns of the early followers of Christ. In those days, the religion that would eventually be known as “Christianity” was referred to simply […]The Bells Choirs of Wesley United Methodist Church - Share This: You are cordially invited to our ‘Second Sunday at Six’ program on Sunday: Date: January 8, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm Place: All Saints Episcopal Church 129 North Market Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Services will conclude with communion Musical Selections will include: “O Come All Ye Faithful” – Behnke/McChesney “A Joyful Ring” – Kinyon […]
Covenant Community - Share This: In the midst of our current times, it is always important to be reminded of who we are – we are members of the Body of Jesus Christ. In ancient Israel, praying at rising & at bed time, praying at meal times, praying upon entering or leaving home, ones dress as well as […]
Phillip Brooks - Share This: Philip Brooks, the Rector of Holy Trinity located in Philadelphia, wrote “O Little Town of Bethlehem”, immediately following the civil war. One phrase that resonates with me is “so God imparts to human hearts the blessing of his heaven”. In the darkness following the civil war, Philip recognized that God impacts the human […]Angels as change agents - Share This: In reviewing the birth narratives found in the gospels according to St. Matthew and St. Luke, we discover that the angels, the messengers of God, always brought change with their visitations. In dreams Joseph was instructed not to divorce Mary, to flee with the family to Egypt, and then to return to Nazareth […]
Done by our hands - Share This: John the Baptist’s question, ” Are you the one or are we to wait for another?”, continues to be a contemporary question. Is our God, that we know in Jesus, the God of restoration – the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead raised, and the […] The generosity of God - Share This: The generosity of God is wrap around love. As God graciously embraces us and we accept, we are transformed. St. Nicholas, the third century bishop of Myra, Turkey, lived a life of embracing love. Tradition tells us he gave citrus – lemons and oranges – to sailors to prevent scurvy (3rd century healthcare). […]
- Share This: You are cordially invited to our ‘Second Sunday at Six’ program on Sunday: Date: November 13, 2016 Time: 6:00 pm Place: All Saints Episcopal Church 129 North Market Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Services will conclude with communion Musical Selections will include: Liebeslied (Love’s Sorrow), by Fritz Kreisler Partita II – Sarabanda, by Johann […]
Wednesday Bible Study- Salvation History - Share This: Wednesday Morning Bible Study November-December 2016 What Can We Learn from Salvation History? In the biblical narratives, from Genesis to Revelation, God is always the principal actor. The various people featured in these narratives — Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Mary, Peter, Paul — are all instruments through whom God is struggling […] It’s In There - Share This: “It’s in there”. The Holy Spirit is in our hearts. At baptism we hear “You are sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked as Christ’s own forever”. There are times when that Spirit is unfortunately very much hidden. That’s where the touchstones of our faith are so important; touchstones that re-energize, re-store, the […] St. Francis of Assisi reminded us… - Share This: In the 12th century along came S. Francis of Assisi who forever changed the church. St. Francis taught that all of creation is connected. He wrote about Brother Sun, Sister Moon, Brothers Wind and Air, Sister Water, Brother Fire and Sister Mother Earth. Though our actions counter to our universal connectedness, St. Francis […] Are you running with me, Jesus? - Share This: Malcolm Boyd wrote a popular book entitled, Are You Running with Me, Jesus? It consisted of prayers for everyday living. Perhaps the author got it backwards. Our collect for 24 October reads, “Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may be partakers of your heavenly treasure…”. Agreed, […] Jesus criticized- eats with sinners - Share This: Jesus is regularly criticized for the company he keeps- he eats with sinners. The word frequently used in the New Testament for “sinners” is “hamartia”. It is an archery term for “missing the mark”. How many times do we “miss the mark”? That’s why Sunday worship and daily prayer time are important for […]
“2nd Sunday at Six” with Judy Christie, clarinet and Lloyd Wolf, keyboard - Share This: Clarinetist Judy Christie has performed throughout the central Pennsylvania area as a soloist and in combination with a variety of performers. A founding member of the I T Chamber Group, she performs with the award winning I T Clarinet Quartet, the I T Woodwind Quintet, and The Chambers Woodwind Quintet. […]
“2nd Sunday at Six” with Liesl Doebler, flute - Share This: Liesl Doebler, flute Liesl Doebler is a music educator in the Lewisburg Area School District. She is a graduate of Moravian College and Marywood University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music Education. “Mending Wall” - Share This: Robert Frost in his poem “Mending Wall” writes “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall…” St. Paul in his letter to Philemon points us to what is greater than “building walls” to make “good neighbors”. St Paul encourages Philemon, and us, to build bridges as sisters and brothers. Onesimus, a Roman slave, […] The Bishops’ Mitres - Share This: Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and Episcopal bishops wear mitres on their heads for formal worship. These “hats” are to remind them and us of the first Pentecost when “tongues of fire” rested on the gathered disciples. These “tongues of fire” were the fire of God, the Holy Spirit, coming mightily upon them. […]
2nd Sunday at Six- An Evening of Gershwin with Steve Adams, keyboard - Share This: Evening of Gershwin with Steve Adams, keyboard and Tim Breon, bass Steve Adams, pianist, organist, composer and arranger, has been performing throughout central Pennsylvania since he moved to the area from Philadelphia in 1979. An original member of the David Rose Band, he has also performed with Cruel Four Days, Jazzin’, The Transcendants, […]
Dinner with Jesus- 10:30 am Wednesday Morning Bible Study - Share This: Wednesday Morning Bible Study August 2016 Dinner with Jesus The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they said, “Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!” Matthew 11: 19 Session 1 August 3 John 2: 1-11 Jesus and his disciples were invited to the wedding. Session 2 […] Dividing the inheritance - Share This: In the good news according to St. Luke an individual asks Jesus to tell his brother to divide the family inheritance with him. Most likely it was the younger son objecting to the cultural norm that all went to the first born. Jesus broadens the conversation to what is truly important- how do […] Restore all people to unity - Share This: The catechism, BCP, p. 854-855 states that “the mission of the church is to restore all people to unity with God and with each other in Christ.” St. Paul writes to the Colossians that Jesus Christ is the head of the church and we are in Christ as members of the body. Just […] Gift of the Holy Spirit - Share This: Many of us had a pop-up Jack in the Box as a toy. People of faith, at our baptism, have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit. And all too many keep that Holy Spririt well hidden inside of us. St. Paul in his letter to the early church in Colosse encourages […] A Plumb Line- the weight on the cord - Share This: A plumb line is a cord with a weight at the bottom that enables a builder to construct perfectly perpendicular walls. If the weight is too light- the line sways with the winds, the currents. The prophet Amos is shown a plumb line, and hears the voice of God saying “I am setting […]
2nd Sunday at Six with Shade Mountain Strings 10 July 2016 - Share This: You are invited to All Saints for ‘Second Sunday at Six’ this Sunday, 10 July 2016 for music, worship and meditation. Our musicians- the Shade Mountain Strings. In September 2008 a small group of friends and fellow music lovers came together to begin the Shade Mountain Strings. The mountain dulcimer is the primary […] Faithful- Elisha and Elijah - Share This: To be faithful as Elisha to Elijah seems and impossible task. Everywhere Elijah went, Elisha followed. Given opportunities to separate, Elisha responded- “I will not leave you.” A similar relationship is Ruth and Naomi. Naomi encouraged Ruth to stay in her home country with her own people. Ruth responded with: “Where you go, […]
Second Sunday at Six with Shade Mountain Strings - Share This: In September 2008 a small group of friends and fellow music lovers came together to begin the Shade Mountain Strings. The mountain dulcimer is the primary instrument along with guitar, autoharp and hammered dulcimer. None of us are professional musicians; we just enjoy playing a variety of songs and sharing information about our […] Elijah fleeing from Ahab and Jezebel - Share This: Elijah, the prophet, fleeing the anger of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, arrives at Mt. Horeb, the mountain where Moses received the 10 commandments. Elijah fears for his life and believes he is the only faithful one remaining in ancient Israel. God asks Elijah- “What are you doing here, Elijah?” After experiencing the […]
Summer 2016- He will come again to judge the quick and the dead - Share This: Wednesday Morning Bible Study Summer 2016 He Will Come Again in Glory To Judge the Living and the Dead This summer the Wednesday Morning Bible Study group will focus on several passages of scripture that refer to the Judgment Day. This is, of course, one of the central mysteries of our faith […]
The Unnamed Woman at Jesus Feet - Share This: The unnamed woman who crashed the Pharisee’s dinner party with Jesus: Wept and rained tears upon his dusty feet, dried his feet with her hair, kissed his feet, and anointed them with perfumed oil. She must have encountered him before. Perhaps she heard him talk about the overwhelming, embracing love of God. Perhaps […]
‘Feed Just One’ at State College - Share This: “If you can’t feed a hundred people, feed just one.” – Mother Teresa On Saturday, June 4, 2016 Bruce Johnson, Debbie Andretta and Bart and Ruth Ryan attended Diocesan Leadership Day, sponsored by the “Feed My Sheep” task force, in State College, PA. They brought a Martha’s Table poster and some great pictures of the […]
12 June 2016- 2nd Sunday at 6 with Chris Meng - Share This: Christopher Meng, a Lewisburg sophomore, has been playing piano since first grade. He currently takes private lessons from Sezi Seskir and enjoys accompanying the school choir. In addition, he also plays violin and participates in the orchestra. Outside of music, Chris enjoys tennis and swimming. Selections include: W.A. Mozart Sonata in A-major K. […] Stories of Healing - Share This: Today’s stories of healing, Jesus touching the burial bier of a widow’s only son and Elijah’s praying for the young son of the Syrian widow, are parallel events. Here the compassion of God is evident. In the touch of another during the Laying on of Hands and Anointing God is present. While I […] Jesus heals a Roman slave - Share This: Jesus was always pushing through cultural boundaries. His willingness to heal a Roman centurion’s slave is one more example. Roman centurions were the commanders that enforced the occupation of Israel. Slaves were considered living tools that were discarded when no longer useful. Yet a Roman asking a Jew for healing was also breaking […] The Nicene Creed and Te Deum - Share This: The classic experience of the Holy was defined by the early church of the 3rd and 4th centuries in the Nicene Creed and the Te Deum. However, our experience of God is limitless and beyond measure as God enters our lives as God wills. What is much more limited is our awareness of […] “I do not give as the world gives.” - Share This: From the gospel according to St. John we hear these words of Jesus- “I do not give as the world gives.” (14:27). God is gracious and God loves without strings attached. As the people of God I think this is one of the most challenging tasks we have as we seek to be […] St. Paul and Silas in Greece - Share This: St. Paul and Silas have been beaten for their sharing Jesus in the ancient city of Philippi, Greece. They are arrested and placed in stocks in the most secure part of the jail. And what do they do? They sing praises to God and rejoice. The other prisoners hear their singing, and in […]
8 May 2016 Second Sunday at 6 with Matthew Benjamin, cello - Share This: Matthew Benjamin, cello Matthew Benjamin is a student cellist who began playing at age 10. His parents, Leslie and Rick, helped to foster his love for music, and facilitated his growth as both a musician and student. Matthew has played with the Bucknell Orchestra, the Susquehanna Valley Chorale, the Williamsport Chamber Chorale, […] Jesus the Good Shepherd- day by day - Share This: Jesus is the Good Shepherd who leads us into green pastures, beside still waters, in paths of righteousness and through the valley of the shadow of death. The Good Shepherd Jesus gives us eternal life; Jesus gives us our forever home, today, as we become his followers. It is always our choice to […] Sharing the Faith – Lydia of Philippi, Greece - Share This: Sharing the faith is the mission of each and everyone of us. St. Paul was called to the ancient town of Philippi, Greece. There he met with a gathering of women since there was no established synagogue. Lydia, a wealthy merchant woman, was among them. Responding to the stirring of the Holy Spirit, […] Peter’s Prayer - Share This: In the 11th chapter of Acts Peter, who denied even knowing Jesus on Maundy Thursday, is transformed into the risk-taker and the leader of the early church. Through intense prayer he is guided to accept the invitation of a non-Jew into his home where Peter recognizes the Spirit of God descending upon them […] Keep it Simple - Share This: The collect for the third Sunday of Easter begins with these words: O God, whose blessed son made himself known… in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work… We live in a complicated time, yet KIS, keeping it simple, is […]
Three Month Ministry Internship - Share This: Three Month Ministry Internship All Saints Episcopal Church 129 N. Market St, PO Box 119, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 (570) 374-8289 • http://www.allsaintsepiscopalofselinsgrove.com/ • allsaints@ptd.net The Rev. Canon Paul C. Donecker cell: 570-850-9364 archdpcd@aol.com Fall Semester 2016 Ministry Associate Position September – October – November (10 weeks) Application Send a one page email to […]
Martha’s Table today- “5th Wednesday”! - Share This: MARTHA’S TABLE Our mission is “to provide a wholesome, well prepared meal, at no cost, a safe social outlet and venue for companionship to all people who come.” Martha’s Table continues to serve good wholesome meals and fellowship to all who come twice a month- every first and third Wednesday (except in December). […]
10 April 2016 Second Sunday at Six with Dee Mikita and Alf Bashore II - Share This: Willow is the duo of Dee Mikita and Alf Bashore II. The duo, formed six years ago, performs a musical stew with ingredients blended from the American Songbook, Celtic, Contra-Dance, Traditional American, Scandinavian and European pantries. Together Dee and Alf create some interesting music. Both have been involved with music since childhood. Their […]
Mary of Bethany - Share This: Mary of Bethany, sister to Martha and Lazarus, is sometimes referred to as “the 13th disciple”. In the gospel according to St. Luke she is found sitting at the feet of Jesus as he teaches, and when criticized for not assisting Martha with meal chores, Jesus states, “Mary has chosen the better part […]
The Prodigal Son - Share This: The loving father of the two sons in the story generally called the “The Prodigal Son” is the key figure. He sees his returning son who squandered half his estate while still for away and rushes out to embrace him, to welcome him home. And when the elder son objects to the welcome his […] 13 March 2016- Second Sunday with the Metta String Quartet - Share This: The Metta String Quartet: Marcus Smolensky & Priscilla Conrad Auer, violins; Christopher Para, viola; Rachel Kauffman, cello. The Metta Quartet has adopted Hans Christian Andersen’s dictum, ‘Where words fail, music speaks’. One of our goals is to connect people with classical music and provide meaning on a level that words cannot. The quartet […] 2nd Sunday in Lent - Share This: The collect for the second Sunday in Lent states: O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy; be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your word, Jesus Christ your […] Three Key Words for Faithful Living - Share This: From the story of transfiguration when Jesus with Peter, James and John are on the mountaintop to pray, the voice of God from the cloud proclaims- “This is my son, my Beloved, listen to him”. Lent is the season for focusing on listening. Listening is difficult in our world of nonstop music and […]
14 February 2016 at All Saints: Leslie Cullen, flute and Rick Benjamin, keyboard - Share This: You are invited to attend the monthly musical program “Second Sunday at Six” presented by All Saints Episcopal Church on 14 February 2016 Musicians: Leslie Cullen, flute and Rick Benjamin, keyboard Flutist Leslie Cullen performs throughout the United States, including appearances at The Kennedy Center, Ravinia, The Kimmel Center, Lincoln Center, and Weill […]
The Statue of Liberty - Share This: The statue on former Bedloe Island in the New York/New Jersey harbor was originally designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi as an Arab woman attired in muslim dress to stand at the northern entrance of the Suez Canal. Her torch was to symbolize the bringing of light to all of Asia. Instead she became […]
The Wedding and the Wine - Share This: When they ran out of wine at the wedding feast in Cana of Galilee, Mary put her son Jesus in charge of a solution. Jesus responded with objection, “My hour has not come”. How many times have we felt the same way- “I’m not ready”, or even, “this is of no concern […]
Epiphany 2016- Abraham’s Journey of Faith part II - Share This: 10:30am Wednesday Bible Study “Abraham’s Journey of Faith” By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called and he set out, not knowing where he was going. Hebrews 11:8 In the first book of the Hebrew Scriptures we find a collection of stories about Abraham, the patriarch of Israel. Most of these stories focus […]
10 January 2016, Jubilate Bell Choir, Wesley United Methodist Church, Selinsgrove - Share This: Wesley United Methodist Church currently has two bell choirs that utilize three octaves of bells and hand chimes. The Jubilate Choir is performing January 10th, 2016. This group which meets regularly each week has advanced with techniques and difficulty over the last 4 years. Most of this group has been playing together since its inception […] Mary the mother of Jesus - Share This: The fourth Sunday of Advent focuses on Mary, the mother of Jesus. She provided space throughout her life for God (a mansion prepared for God in the words of the prayer). While Genesis talks of Eve wishing to be like God, knowing good and evil, in contrast Mary wishes to be a servant […] Bishop Nicholas’ visit - Share This: Very little is known about the life of Nicholas, except that he suffered torture and imprisonment during the persecution under the Emperor Diocletian. It is possible that he was one of the bishops attending the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea in 325. He was honored as a saint in Constantinople in the sixth […] The book of Isaiah and the Messiah - Share This: The book of Isaiah combines two streams of thought concerning the future Messiah. One is a David, triumphant Messiah who will restore and even expand upon the victories and territories of King David. One is a servant Messiah who “was despised and rejected by others; a man of suffering, … held… of no […] Acts of Kindness; Spreading the Light and Pushing Back the Darkness - Share This: As we move into a New Year with the first Sunday of Advent our focus is on the light come into the world in the person of Jesus, the Christ, and on our joining in the mission of God. The challenge presented on Sunday is to daily, from now until 6 January- the […]
Daisy Girl Scout troup - Share This: We are happy to provide a “home” for Daisy Girl Scout Troop 60324. They meet every other week at All Saints. Girl Scout Daisy is the initial level of Girl Scouting. Named for Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low, GS Daisies are in kindergarten and first grade (around ages 5–6). They typically meet in groups of […] Christ the King Sunday, last Sunday of the church year - Share This: For Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the church year- it is worth remembering that our king is a loving servant king. It was Jesus himself who at the Last Supper took the towel and washed his disciples feet. He took on the ministry of the lowest member of the household, washing […]
13 December 2015- Second Sunday at Six with Leah Schade, harpist - Share This: The Rev. Dr. Leah Schade, Ph.D. is a harpist and an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America serving as the Pastor of United in Christ Lutheran Church in Lewisburg, PA. Leah has freelanced and worked with various orchestras throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. She has performed at the William […]
November 8, 2015- Second Sunday at Six with Dale Orris and Judy Blee - Share This: Dale A. Orris, trumpet Dale Orris, an alumnus of Susquehanna University, is well-known throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania as a music educator and performer. He is a former lead trumpeter and jazz soloist with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and the Buddy Rich Big Band. Recently, he retired from Lewisburg Area School District after […] Jacob wrestled… Hannah wrestled… Mary wrestled… - Share This: Jacob wrestled the night before meeting his estranged brother, Esau. He wrestled with his past before moving into his future. That night of wrestling marked him forever- with a dislocated hip and with a renewed sense of the presence of God. Hannah wrestled with her childlessness. She had to contend with her husband […] When the people of Israel returned from Babylon - Share This: When the people of Israel returned from Babylonian exile, Ezra and Nehemiah decreed that they put away foreign wives and children. They were to purify the people of God. The story of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz was written to counter those decrees. On the surface it is about the steadfast devotion of […] Advent 2015- Abraham’s Journey of Faith - Share This: Wednesday Morning Bible Study Advent 2015 “Abraham’s Journey of Faith” By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called … and he set out, not knowing where he was going. Hebrews 11:8 Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are often referred to as the three “Abrahamic Religions.” Each of these faith traditions traces […] All Saints Day reminders - Share This: From the Wisdom of Solomon: “the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God”. From the collect for All Saints Day: “Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your son Christ our Lord…” The prayer of the church begins: “Our […] Blind Beggar of Jericho - Share This: On the outskirts of ancient Jericho, the blind beggar Bart, calls out to Jesus asking for mercy, not money. He throws off his most valued possession, a cloak, and through the mercy of God asks for restored sight. Jesus immediately recognizes Bart’s trust in God, and his sight is restored. Upon the restoration, […] What can I do? - Share This: George St. John, Choate Headmaster- “It is hard for a boy to understand that in life, whatever he does, he helps to make or mar the name of his college. As has often been said, the youth who loves his alma mater will always ask not- “What she can do for me?” but […] St. Francis pursued the will of God - Share This: Rather than pursuing the vanities of this world, St. Francis pursued the will of God. He sought to walk in tandem with his God who said “my yoke is easy and my burden is light”. In walking with our God our souls will be fulfilled and at peace- the peace of God, the […]
All Saints Church at the Street Fair - Share This: On September 26, downtown Selinsgrove was transformed into a colorful outdoor market, and All Saints Church was part of it. All Saints’ men sold hot dogs with all the trimmings, soda and water to an overflow crowd on this perfect fall day. In the church basement, the ladies were staffing a well-attended flea […]
11 October 2015- 2nd Sunday at Six with Susan Tressler, organ - Share This: You are cordially invited to our ‘Second Sunday at Six’ program: Date: October 11, 2015 Time: 6:00 pm Place: All Saints Episcopal Church 129 North Market Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Services will conclude with communion Musical Selections will include: 1.) “Arioso” Handel arr. James 2.) “Berceuse” Paxton 3.) “Be Thou But […]