The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 March 13, 2020 Dear Emmanuel family, Peace and blessings. I participated in a video-conference with Bishop Greg Rickel yesterday afternoon. Our Bishop then wrote a letter to […]
Lector: Oh Great Mystery-We, the People of the Book, once again face many kinds of challenges. Help us to grow in compassion and wisdom during these Lenten days. Help us to remember always to be grateful for your presence—even when it seems that we are lost on the shifting dunes of an unknown desert. We […]
Here’s the gospel for the second Sunday in Lent and Berto’s sermon. Be patient as there is about a 15 second pause before the gospel starts Also here’s a prayer for those of you who did not join us on Sunday to share in communion.
Lector:Dear Lord, We come to you in prayer among the swift and frightening changes in the world. In this special time of Lent, we open our hearts to your spirit of transformation. We pray with deep gratitude for this Emmanuel Church, the hands and hearts who serve our island community, our beloved leaders who teach […]
Dearest Lord, since we have become like you, knowing good and evil, help us to always choose good. Instruct us, in our many faiths and perspectives, in words and actions that will bring peace and justice for all peoples and the living world. Shout for joy, all who are true of heart. Dearest Lord, you […]
Lector: Eternal God, we give thanks for the leaders of your church, especially Michael, Greg, Berto and Hugh may they help us to be attentive to your teachings as to a lamp shining in a dark place so we may be your faithful servants. Happy are we as we take refuge in you. Eternal God, […]
Great Love- We sing and pray in gratitude for your Presence among and within us. Your light shines in the darkness, and in the eyes of our dear priests, Berto and Hugh. We thank you for bringing them to us and keeping them safe. And we thank you and ask additional blessings for our Bishop […]