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The Four Horseman
Worship Service: Informal Family - June 05, 2022
In the book of Revelation, the four horsemen represent a useful reminder of the different ways that we often end up understanding the Word. What can we do to avoid ways of thinking which are like the red, black, and pale horses? How can we strive for ways of thinking which are like the white horse? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Soothing Anxiety
Worship Service: Informal Family - May 22, 2022
In 1st Samuel 16, a “distressing spirit” troubled King Saul. But he found that when young David played the harp for him, the “distressing spirit” would depart. What are the things in our lives that help soothe our anxieties? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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The Softening of Spring
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - May 15, 2022
In order for plants to grow in the spring, the ground needs to have softened and the ice needs to have melted into water. A similar process needs to happen in our spiritual lives. In 1 Samuel 26, the story of the hardened and resentful King Saul softening because of David's mercy can symbolize a springtime state for us as well. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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The Softening of Spring
Worship Service: Sermon only - May 15, 2022
In order for plants to grow in the spring, the ground needs to have softened and the ice needs to have melted into water. A similar process needs to happen in our spiritual lives. In 1 Samuel 26, the story of the hardened and resentful King Saul softening because of David's mercy can symbolize a springtime state for us as well. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Water of Life
Worship Service: Informal Family - May 08, 2022
In John chapter 4, the Lord spoke with a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well about the difference between natural water and the “water of life.” Where do we find the “water of life” in our lives? This service will include the baptism of Greg and Ivy Synnestvedt’s daughter. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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The Softening of Spring
Worship Service: Informal Family - March 20, 2022
In order for plants to grow in the spring, the ground needs to soften and the ice needs to melt into water. A similar process needs to happen in our spiritual lives. In 1 Samuel 26, the story of the hardened and resentful King Saul softening because of David’s mercy can symbolize a springtime state for us as well. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Constellations
Worship Service: Informal Family - March 06, 2022
Stars are mentioned many times in the Word. The Writings tell us that “stars symbolize concepts of Divine goodness and Divine truth drawn from the Word” (AR 534). Constellations are pictures that we draw by connecting the dots of the stars. How do we connect the dots of various truths, and how does that help us navigate our spiritual lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Words to Live By
Worship Service: Informal Family - February 20, 2022
What do we mean when we talk about “the Word?” Is it just a book on an altar? Or is it more than that? This Sunday we’ll explore what it means to be guided by “the Word.” | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Micah and the Danites
Worship Service: Informal Family - February 06, 2022
In Judges 17 and 18, there’s a story about a man named Micah who had an idol, and was not treated well by the Danites. What does this story symbolize about our own spiritual lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Self-Sacrifice
Worship Service: Informal Family - January 30, 2022
In Genesis 22, it appears that God wants Abraham to give up his son Isaac. Fortunately this is not actually the case. What does this symbolize in our own lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Magic and Miracles
Worship Service: Informal Family - January 16, 2022
How is “magic” different from “miracles” in the Word? What do “magic" and “miracles” symbolize in our lives today? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Lessons and Carols
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 19, 2021
This Sunday morning service featured a five-piece brass band playing Christmas carols, interspersed with Christmas readings. For copyright reasons, the music has been removed, leaving the Christmas readings read by lay readers and Rev. Solomon Keal. As always, discussion follows the service. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Nativity
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 05, 2021
The word “nativity” means “birth.” What does the symbolism of the Christmas nativity teach us about how the Lord is born in our hearts? What are the “nativities” in our spiritual lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Feeding the 4000
Worship Service: Informal Family - November 21, 2021
At a time when it seemed there wasn’t enough food, the Lord gave thanks and miraculously there was enough. How does this story describe the power of gratitude in our lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Holy Ground
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - November 14, 2021
When Moses saw the burning bush in the wilderness, the Lord told him to take off his sandals because he was on holy ground (Exodus 3). What does it mean for us to spiritually remove our "shoes" in order to be on holy ground? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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