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What To Do In Captivity
Worship Service: Informal Family - March 29, 2020
At the end of 2nd Kings, the children of Israel and Judah were taken into captivity, away from the Promised Land. Jeremiah the prophet wrote a letter to them, comforting them, telling them the Lord would bring them back eventually, and giving them hope and advice about what to do during their captivity (see Jeremiah 29-31). This advice can be relevant for us during our current “captivity” as well. The video for this service is available at https://boxcast.tv/view/what-to-do-in-captivity-rev-solomon-keal-informal-service-z3h2bpurpenx42sc5vll Listen to a song by Chelsea Rose Odhner about "spiritual captivity": https://youtu.be/7adj6ho8Kl4 | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Baptism of Elizabeth Savino - Crossing the Jordan
Worship Service: Informal Family - March 08, 2020
Today's service includes the baptism of one of our newcomers: Elizabeth Savino. The talk will focus on the story of the children of Israel entering the Promised Land by crossing the Jordan river (Joshua 3-4). The Jordan river was where John the Baptist baptized people, and it was also the way by which people would enter the Holy Land. We will talk about how this story and the sacrament of baptism both symbolize being led by the Lord into a new state of life. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Feast of Charity
Worship Service: Informal Family - March 01, 2020
The Lord modeled the Holy Supper as a time for us to share both food and drink, as well as goodness and truth with each other. This Holy Supper service is held in the format of a Feast of Charity (see TCR 433, 727). The room will be full of tables and chairs. You are welcome to bring an offering of food if you would like. You are also invited to bring a favorite quote that “feeds” you, to share with others | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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The Power of the Lord
Worship Service: Informal Family - February 16, 2020
Gideon's army of 32,000 faced an enemy army of 135,000. But the Lord tells Gideon that his army is too big, and that he needs to let many of his soldiers go! (Judges 7:1-8). When we are facing challenges that feel too big for us, what do we need to let go of? How does the Lord’s power work in our lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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The Presence of the Lord
Worship Service: Informal Family - February 02, 2020
This Sunday we begin a 4-part small-group series called “Growing Through Challenges,” about the Gideon story in the book of Judges (Judges 6:1-23). The Israelites were being oppressed by the Midianites, and Gideon was feeling discouraged and helpless. We’ll begin by asking: How do we experience the presence of the Lord, especially during challenging times? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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John W. "Jack" Rose
Memorial Service - January 25, 2020
November 6, 1924 - January 18, 2020 Obituary: http://rosefuneralhomeinc.com/obituary/john-wells-rose/ | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Pittsburgh, PA
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Signs and Wonders
Worship Service: Informal Family - January 19, 2020
When the children of Israel were enslaved in Egypt, the Lord sent His “signs and wonders,” often known as the 10 plagues, in order to help free them from the grasp of Pharaoh. We know that the Lord never wants harm to come to anyone, and is only ever a source of love and healing. So what do these “plagues” symbolize in our lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Jumping to Conclusions
Worship Service: Informal Family - January 12, 2020
In Joshua 22, when the soldiers of the Eastern tribes returned to their lands, and built an altar at the Jordan river, the western tribes assumed they were turning away from the Lord. What can this story teach us about jumping to conclusions? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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The Baby Lord
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 22, 2019
Why did the Lord come to this world as a baby? How does it benefit us to picture God as a baby? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Peace and Goodwill
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 15, 2019
When the angels appeared to the shepherds, they promised that the Lord’s birth would bring peace and goodwill to the earth (Luke 2:14). What is our part in helping the Lord to bring peace and goodwill to the earth? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Eucharist
Worship Service: Informal Family - November 24, 2019
When the Lord had the last supper with His disciples, He gave thanks before He gave them bread and wine (Luke 20:17-19). What is the connection between Holy Supper, Thanksgiving, and saying a blessing before a meal? How do these practices help us experience more of the Lord's blessings? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Becoming an Angel
Worship Service: Informal Family - November 10, 2019
A rich young person came to Jesus and asked “what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” (Mark 10:17). What do we need to do to become angels? And how hard or easy is it? As we finish up our Angels series, we will look at what the Lord teaches us about the qualities and activities that help us become angels. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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When Angels Feel Absent
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 27, 2019
In this natural world, especially when things are going wrong in our lives, it would be easy to believe that angels don’t exist. Elijah the prophet may have felt this way in 1 Kings 19. But there was an angel present with him. Where are the angels when they don’t feel present to us? What are angels doing when we are going through spiritual struggles? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Angels 101
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 13, 2019
This Sunday we begin a five week small-group series called “Angels; Loving and Leading.” We’ll begin by looking at the story of Lazarus the beggar who died and was taken to heaven by angels (Luke 16:19-31). What does the Word teach us about angels and life after death? How do these teachings affect our life in this world? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Three Days’ Journey
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 06, 2019
Before the children of Israel were freed from slavery in Egypt, the Lord told Moses to ask Pharaoh to let them go just a three days’ journey into the wilderness (Exodus 3:18; 5:3; 8:27). Clearly the end goal was to get all the way to Promised Land, so why did the Lord and Moses ask for just a three days’ journey? What does that symbolize in our lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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