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#128. Page-Turner Episode 33/January 20 Jan 20, 2021

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On this Inauguration Day, Shane, Kevin, and Karen have a guest, Mary Shea, join them. Did you know that the DUMC Chapel has a bell in the steeple? Kevin shares where the bell came from and when it was rung for the first time. The main topic the group discusses today is about the new building proposal that has been in the works for years. Mary gives an update on the progress the Building Committee has made and what the next steps are. They also share images of what the new building will look like and go over the plans for the new space.

#127. January 17 - Rev. Shane Page Jan 17, 2021

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This Sunday we begin our first sermon in our new series and churchwide book study on Gary Moon’s Apprenticeship with Jesus: Learning To Live Like The Master. We will launch the series by reflecting on the question posed by two prospective disciples to Jesus, a question which begins John’s gospel: “Master, where are you staying?” Their question captures the essence of what discipleship, a word often bandied about without much thought nowadays, would have meant in the ancient world and still does mean today. It will be a fitting introduction to the adventure, as Moon’s book suggests, awaiting us.

#126. Page-Turner Episode 32/January 13 Jan 13, 2021

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In typical fashion, Shane, Kevin, and Karen go down a rabbit hole of discussing old tv shows and movies and come out with a topic idea for a future episode. Shane also shares what character he dressed up as for Halloween based on a popular 80's television show. The main topic for today focuses on the events of last week at the Capitol and how the Girardian philosophy regarding the mob and scapegoat mechanism took over and how that relates to the Bible and today.

#125. January 10 - Rev. Shane Page Jan 10, 2021

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This Sunday we will commemorate, along with churches the world over, the Baptism of Jesus, which officially began the mission for which he was born at Christmas. Remembering our Lord’s baptism will also provide us a chance to remember our own baptism and to recall what happened on the day when we too entered the blessed waters and had pronounced over us the name of the Triune God. Much was at stake in that moment and it is only fitting that we renew this Sunday the good work God began in each of us.

#124. Page-Turner Episode 31/January 6, 2021 Jan 07, 2021

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It's the first Page - Turner episode of 2021 and Shane, Kevin, and Karen recap their Christmas and New Year's Eve holidays. Today's topic falls on Epiphany which is perfect timing to discuss the Magi and their importance to the Christmas story. Who were they? Where did they travel from? What is the significance of the gifts they brought and what can we learn from them today?

#123. January 3, 2021 - Rev. Dianne Lawhorn Jan 03, 2021

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Join us this week as we continue in our journey from Christmas to Epiphany. Epiphany is the culmination of all that we’ve been anticipating during Advent, as we continue taking steps out of darkness and into light. Our biblical text for Sunday is Matthew 2:1-12 the story of the Magi’s journey to see Jesus. We will experience together the gift that the Magi received through this encounter. We will also discover who missed out on this gift. The chief priests in Herod's court had much biblical knowledge--they knew where the Messiah was to be born and here are the Magi saying that it has happened-- and they made no movement toward the manger along with the Magi. They stayed behind with Herod. What’s the lesson here? Biblical knowledge means nothing, unless it takes us on a deeper pursuit of and encounter with Jesus!

#122. December 27 - Rev. Shane Page Dec 27, 2020

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This Sunday we will enter the next chapter of the Christmas story, the reading appointed reading for Sunday, concerning the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Jerusalem Temple (Luke 2:22-40). This passage contains a host of theological themes, Old Testament connections, and several motifs regarding the mission of Christ. This week let's consider a few of them and especially Simeon's ominous prophecy, which he uttered to Mary. There is a sense of foreboding mixed in with the joys of Christmas. The gospel writers want us to notice the shadows of Christ's birth along with its marvelous light.

#121. Page-Turner Episode 30 /December 16 Dec 16, 2020

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For the last episode of 2020 Shane, Kevin, and Karen discuss Christmas shopping and New Year's resolutions. This Sunday is the final week of advent and the three discuss love. Shane explains its true meaning and that love is more than an emotion.

#120. December 13 - Rev. Brad Hinton Dec 13, 2020

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“Who are you?” (John 1:19). This is a question that we might hear today as people get to know one another and it is a question John is asked in the Scripture for this Sunday. This week we will explore John’s response to this question and what it means for us. As you prepare for worship, ask yourself the question: Who are you? How would you respond if someone asked you this question?

#119. Page-Turner Episode 29 /December 9 Dec 10, 2020

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Karen tells the story about her Christmas tree and Kevin shares how the Christmas Eve service is coming together. This upcoming Sunday in Advent is Joy, and Shane, Kevin, and Karen discuss what the true meaning of joy is and how to find joy during this holiday season.

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