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From the Desk of
The Rev. Dr. Mark E. Salmon
FOR APRIL
A little boy was walking down the street with his dad during World War II. There are many theologians who have shaped my theology and all of them are or were deeply biblical. R. C. Sproul, John Calvin and Jonathan Edwards are the three who top my list!
Jonathan Edward was the greatest theologian that this land has ever produced. I am so discouraged that too often his writings are limited to English Anthology classes in high school and college. Even then they usually focus on one sermon he wrote and never seem to place it in historical or theological context.
Edwards was my type of person. He understood that he could lose money and maybe get it back later. So the Recessions did not worry him so much. He also understood he could lose his health and still get it back later. BUT TIME LOST was a different matter. Time lost can never be regained. In his “Resolutions” he addressed time in his fifth one. RESOLVED, NEVER TO LOSE ONE MOMENT OF TIME; BUT IMPROVE IT THE MOST PROFITABLE WAY I POSSIBLY CAN.
Edwards began writing these Resolutions when he was 18 years old and he eventually wrote 70 of them. They were each designed to direct his Christian journey. He had many demands on his time and when he wrote this “Fifth” one it was while he was serving as an intern minister and was discovering all the responsibilities that went with that. He was also still working on his Master’s Degree so he wanted to prioritize his activities so as to be best glorify God with every single moment of his life. He even calculated ways to gain minutes from duties that he had since he believed that any time gained was precious. He was especially aware of his challenge to improve the use of his time with his battle against his sin. He wanted to use all his time for the Glory of God.
To help himself value his time, Edwards kept an eye on the final hour of his life...the hour in which he would stand on the threshold of his entrance into the presence of God. But while he looked forward in time, he always looked within and upward!
Shalom-Mark
SERMON SERIES FOR THE “SUMMER BIRDS”
I had put together a study and then a sermon series on the 10 Commandments but never used either. Much of it was inspired by some old articles that Ernest Trice Thompson had written long before my time and some MAD Magazine articles (believe it or not) on the 10 Commandments.
So, I will start a Sermon Series on the ELEVEN COMMANDMENTS (yes, 11) plus one introduction on June 30, 2013. The 12 sermons will conclude on October 6 (since I will be in Guatemala for part of the time).
ALSO . . . there will be a short 30 minute or so discussion/class each Monday morning following the sermon for those that want to have a discussion about the sermons. No preparation for this . . . only grab a cup of coffee and join me in the Chapel, Sanctuary or wherever we end up!
DETAILS TO FOLLOW! Mark
We are required to believe and teach what the Bible says is true, not what you want the Bible to say is true!
PARISH NURSING
“To Extend the Healing Ministry of Our Lord”
THOUGHTS ABOUT FRIENDSHIP Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1.
St. Paul wrote: “Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.” Colossians 3:16
As we prepare to go our separate ways to visit friends, family or return to summer homes, let us keep each other in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for safe travel and good health for each other and our loved ones.
Let us remember that redemption, discipleship and caring for others form the threefold cord of Christian strength. We are incomplete apart from our other members of the body of Christ. Have a glorious summer!
Love and Blessings, Judy Voorhees, RN. MED.
MUSIC NEWS
ST. ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN MUSIC MINISTRY
ST. ANDREW and FRIENDS SACRED MUSIC CONCERT
Listen to the concert
Singing the praises of God,
St. Andrew in Mission - NEWS
STEPHEN MINISTRY
If you feel that you or someone you know, a friend, neighbor, or family member, could benefit from the support of a Stephen Minister PLEASE CONTACT THE PASTOR, PARISH NURSE, OR MARGE YARGER, REFERRALS COORDINATOR, at 813-642-0352 or e-mail stephenministry@standrewatscc.org
MEDIA CENTER/LIBRARY
St. Andrew has a Library/Media Center (L/MC)?
Books, CDs and Magazines can be found in our Library. For a preview click on Media Center on our web site.
Reading Suggestions
The Presbyterian Women
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