Service for June 28, 2020: Worshipping "In Place"

This week's service comes to us from the Parish of St. John's, Olds, Alberta.

Readings for Sunday, June 28, 2020

Jeremiah 28: 5 - 9

Psalm 13

Romans 6: 12-23

The Gospel of Matthew 10: 40 - 42

For those who wish to listen only to the sermon:

Thanks to Rev. Dr. Robert Sears
and the parishioners of
the Parish of St. John's, Olds, Alberta

Editor's Note:  

Today's Psalm is #13, found on page 717 of the Book of Alternative Services (BAS).

Canadian singer-song-writer, Steve Bell, has recorded an album of songs that reflect the Psalms, including one entitled "How Long?"  It's a blues number...and some might find its repetitive questioning tedious or even painful.  I admit, as your Editor, that I experienced both feelings whenever I listened to it on my CD...But...after listening to it several times over a period of at least a year, in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic I've found instead that it often expressed exactly what I was thinking and/or feeling -- and thus it was something of a relief.  A relief to know that someone so long ago felt exactly the same way, and had questioned God in no uncertain terms.  

Have a listen...and ponder.  Perhaps it will bring a bit of relief to you too.  😊

May this bless your day.