Sermons Of The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell
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"How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity...for there the Lord has commanded the blessing..."
(Psalm 133;1-3, AMP
So many people today desire God's blessing in their lives and that is great! However, did you know that God blesses us when we are at peace with the people around us?
My friends, as believers in Christ, we are called to serve one another in love and serve together in the house of the Lord. Is there someone in your life that you don't quite get along with? the Bible says to pray for that person and go out of your way to be a blessing to them. I will be the first to admit that it ain't easy, but the reward is great. God's blessing is everlasting!
So, I ask you today, to make the decision to live in peace and unity with the people around you. Look for common ground. Even if the only thing you can agree on is Jesus, focus on that! Make every effort to focus on the love you have for God and for seeing people come to know the love and grace of God. Live together in unity and open the door to see God bless every area of your life.
Gracious God, search my heart today and see if there is anything that is keeping me from walking in unity with other believers. I choose love today. I choose peace. Help me to be an example of love to those around me in Jesus' name. Amen
(Psalm 133;1-3, AMP
So many people today desire God's blessing in their lives and that is great! However, did you know that God blesses us when we are at peace with the people around us?
My friends, as believers in Christ, we are called to serve one another in love and serve together in the house of the Lord. Is there someone in your life that you don't quite get along with? the Bible says to pray for that person and go out of your way to be a blessing to them. I will be the first to admit that it ain't easy, but the reward is great. God's blessing is everlasting!
So, I ask you today, to make the decision to live in peace and unity with the people around you. Look for common ground. Even if the only thing you can agree on is Jesus, focus on that! Make every effort to focus on the love you have for God and for seeing people come to know the love and grace of God. Live together in unity and open the door to see God bless every area of your life.
Gracious God, search my heart today and see if there is anything that is keeping me from walking in unity with other believers. I choose love today. I choose peace. Help me to be an example of love to those around me in Jesus' name. Amen
Blessings!
Rev. Tracy
Holy Week Services
Wednesday, March 23, 2016: Lenten book Study and Eucharist, 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 24, 2016: Maundy ThursdayPreacher Ann Perrott, 6:00 p.m.
Good Friday: Communion from Reserved Sacrament, 12:00 noon.
Good Friday: Stations of the Cross, 6:00 p.m.
Young People's Fellowship
The Young People's Fellowship (YPF) will host a spaghetti dinner on Thursday, March 24, 2016 after the Maundy Thursday service. The cost is $10.00. See any member of YPF to purchase a ticket.
The YPF is currently taking orders for Easter Buns. The price is $15.00 for large and $8.00 for small. See any member to place your order.
Having Our Say
St. Monica's Gospel Choir and the Food Pantry are co-sponsoring the the performance of the play Having Our Say. It will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hartford Stage Company.
Birthdays And Anniversaries In March
Happy Birthday to: Edwina Tuning 6th; Robert Rose 9th; Arlette Hurdle 11th; Cyrus Aimey 13th; Camille Lawrence 14th; Brandon Hall and Travis Samuda 15th; Dee Flowers, Cherone Levy, Chantel Russell and Eloy Toppin 16th; Jackie Noel and Victoria Mitchell 18th; Mavis Blackwood 19th; Alton Esson, EvertonPaddyfote, K paddyfote and Cheryl Thomas 25th; Gloria Burke and Phillip Hanson 26th; Barbara Reid and Oswald Smith 27th; Gilda Shepherd and Walter Benjamin 29th; Mary Reid 30th.
Happy Anniversary to: Marcus and Leslyn Clark 6th; Marvin and Joan Jones 17th; Fitzroy and The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell 21st.
Happy Anniversary to: Marcus and Leslyn Clark 6th; Marvin and Joan Jones 17th; Fitzroy and The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell 21st.
In Memory Of: Irma Lyons 6th; Dorothy Wakefield, Mildred Jerkins and Katherine Lyons 7th; cora Williams 8th; Harold Cunningham and Kenneth Levy 9th; Winniefred McBean 10th; Marion Mobley and Percy Nelson 11th; Trudie Lawson and Dorothy Woodson 15th; Nellie Smith and Ella Gamble 16th; Ronald Stevenson, Ruth Holmes and Lillian Wood 18th; Fellie Canniger 19; Rita Littman and Helen Watts 20th; Connie Hickmon, Mariam White and Albert Maule 22nd; Elizabeth Marvis and Edythe Gaines 23re; Jessie Maule, Harold Bostie, Norbert Featherstone, Florence Robinson and Zepharia Brown 25th; Oswald Knight and Daniel Damiano, III 26th; Mary Leckey 27th; Obed Pinnock and Robin Jones 28th; Vivian McKoy and Denise McCurrie 29th; Lawrence Smith 30th;
Doriel Feurtado and Fannie Diggs 31st.
Vestry Members
Cyrus Aimey (Junior Warden), Winston Barnaby, Walter Benjamin (Senior Warden), Marie Brown-Harvey (Secretary), April Carter, Evelyn Green, David Hickmon, Stephanie Lightfoot, A. Bates Lyons, Joseph Noel, Evelyn Stewart, Terrie Thomas. Geraldine Williams.
Music
Rochelle Holder - Youth Choir
Nathaniel Baker - Music Director/Organist
Rector Emeritus
Canon Cyril Burke
Email
monicahartford@gmail.com
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