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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
May 3, 20232 min read
Praying in Worship Services
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people… 1 Timothy 2:1 Dear...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Sending
“Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!” BCP, 366 Dear Friends in Christ, Each Sunday, you are sent by God on a mission. In fact, you...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Revealed Together
That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. Luke 24:33 Dear...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Apr 5, 20231 min read
The Great Three Days
"So, could you not stay awake with me one hour?” Matthew 26:40b Dear Friends in Christ, If Easter is to be more than bunnies and candy,...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Mar 22, 20233 min read
Seeds for Mission
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Feb 16, 20235 min read
Religion and Politics
But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ… Philippians 3:20 Dear Friends in Christ, We are...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 28, 20223 min read
What is a Collect?
“…Lord, teach us to pray…” Luke 11:1 Dear Friends in Christ, In our worship services, after we prepare ourselves for worship with songs...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 21, 20222 min read
An Active Silence
For God alone my soul in silence waits; * from him comes my salvation. Psalm 62:1 Dear Friends in Christ, What do you do with times of...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 24, 20222 min read
Passing the Peace
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 Dear...
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The Rev. Elisa P. Harres
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Hands that Hold
“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Apr 27, 20222 min read
The sabbath and sanctifying time
But those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, Isaiah 40:31a Dear Friends in Christ, This Monday, I begin my sabbatical,...
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