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Words in a Particular Order: January 2014
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Words in a Particular Order. A selection of homilies, reviews and articles by Nick Mercer. Sunday, 5 January 2014. 8220;For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, though he was rich, yet for your sakes became poor, that you through his poverty might be rich.”. 2 Cor 8.9. In the little thumbnail sketch of themselves, which some people put on Facebook, there is a heading entitled, relationship status. And another entitled, religious views. However simple our faith may be:. The Epiphany - the Man...
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Words in a Particular Order: November 2012
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Words in a Particular Order. A selection of homilies, reviews and articles by Nick Mercer. Thursday, 22 November 2012. St Cecilia's Day, St Paul's Cathedral. 8220;What can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.”. 2 Cor 4.18. We don’t know a lot about St Cecilia. She was probably martyred in the second or third century. It was said that ‘she sang’ as she was dying a cruel death and so she became the patron saint of music. With words by WH Auden. How often I’ve come here to Evenson...
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Words in a Particular Order: Job Description
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Words in a Particular Order. A selection of homilies, reviews and articles by Nick Mercer. Tuesday, 18 March 2003. The Role of Vicar General for the London College of Bishops. To be a member of the Bishop of London’s staff located in the Old Deanery. Enabling better functioning and communication within present structures:. Facilitating implementation of College of Bishops’ decisions; ( Londin, Stepney, Kensington, Edmonton, Willesden, Fulham). Harnessing support on an ad hoc basis to assist the Bishop in...
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Words in a Particular Order: February 2011
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Words in a Particular Order. A selection of homilies, reviews and articles by Nick Mercer. Sunday, 13 February 2011. Beyond the Law, 4 before Lent. 8220;Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Matt 5.48. Fourth Sunday before Lent: Ecclesiasticus 15.15-end; Psalm 119.1-8; 1 Corinthians 3.1-9; Matthew 5.21-37. At face value, this is one of the most depressing verses in the Bible. Well that’s life sorted then! No more problems with doing anything wrong. Just got to be perfect. Matthew gi...
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Words in a Particular Order: May 2011
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Words in a Particular Order. A selection of homilies, reviews and articles by Nick Mercer. Sunday, 22 May 2011. Baptism - Easter 5. Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation. 1 Peter 2.2). Well I’m sorry if you had hoped for the end of the world last night at 6pm. Although I did wait to prepare my sermon till after 6pm. You wouldn’t want to waste all that preparation would you. Not all American Baptists are like Harold. The normal procedure in the ...
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Words in a Particular Order: Mothering, Laetare, Lent 4, St Mary's Bourne Street
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Words in a Particular Order. A selection of homilies, reviews and articles by Nick Mercer. Sunday, 15 March 2015. Mothering, Laetare, Lent 4, St Mary's Bourne Street. Readings: Ex. 16.2-7a; Galatians 4.21-31; John 6.1-14. 8220;Man shall not live by bread alone” Matt 4.4. Did I tell you about the new Vicar who used to go into the village pub every Sunday evening after Evensong and order two Gin and Tonics. He would drink them both and then order another two. 8220;Is everything alright with your brother?
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There is more to music than listening - why not come and sing with us at St Paul’s Knightsbridge Festival Choir? Bull; We are a very friendly choir. Bull; All voice parts welcome. Bull; Weekly rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 18.45-20.45 at Emperor’s Gate, near Gloucester Road Underground Station. For more information email:. HonGeneral Secretary Tel 07739 260 317. Or email veronicaedwards@tiscali.co.uk. DOWNLOAD SPKFC TOUR PROSPECTUS 2016. Http:/ www.spkfc.com/. St Paul's Knightsbridge Festival ...
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Words in a Particular Order: January 2012
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Words in a Particular Order. A selection of homilies, reviews and articles by Nick Mercer. Sunday, 15 January 2012. The Priesthood of All Believers (RIP John Stott). 8220;You have made them to be a kingdom and priests serving our God.” (Rev 5.10). 1 Samuel 3.1-10; Revelation 5.1-10; John 1.43-end. And I reflected on the differing understandings of priesthood that have ebbed and flowed during the 60 years of John Stott’s ministry. 8220;Don't let worry drive you to despair - let the church help.”. Some of ...
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Words in a Particular Order: February 2012
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Words in a Particular Order. A selection of homilies, reviews and articles by Nick Mercer. Sunday, 19 February 2012. Transcendence and Transfiguration (Sunday before Lent). 8220;Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory” Luke 9.32. The millions of us who had our human rights infringed by countless school assemblies! Fortunately, the Government thought this was absurd as well. She suggested that “the concept of our established Chur...
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