Sing and Rejoice O Daughter Zion (Sermon) Christmas, 2014

Sermon – December 25, 2014 The Rev. Rebecca S. Myers, CSW St. John’s Episcopal Church, Corbin, KY Christmas Day   Zech 2:10-13 zech 2:10-13 Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion! For lo, I will come and dwell in your midst, says … Continue reading

The Greatest Gift (Sermon) Christmas Eve December 24, 2014

Sermon – December 24, 2014 The Rev. Rebecca S. Myers, CSW St. John’s Episcopal Church, Corbin, KY The Eve of the Nativity of our Lord Christmas II But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see– I … Continue reading

Blessed Christmas Eve and This Sunday (December 28) at St. John’s

As Advent approached, I had an idea we could write our own Advent Meditation booklet based on verses of Advent hymns.  But I was late in planning and then Living Compass sent us their meditation booklets.  Jason Beams-Jackson wrote this meditation … Continue reading

Yes, Lord, I Believe (Sermon) Funeral of Brenda Neeley Gibson, 12/23/14

Sermon – December 23, 2014 The Rev. Rebecca S. Myers, CSW Funeral of Brenda Neeley Gibson London Funeral Home Chapel, London, KY John 11:21-27   21Martha said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have … Continue reading

The Servant of the Lord (Sermon) December 21, 2014

Sermon – December 21, 2014 The Rev. Rebecca S. Myers, CSW St. John’s Episcopal Church, Corbin, KY Advent IV Year B For nothing will be impossible with God.” Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let … Continue reading

This Week (December 21) at St. John’s

Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, BCP, pg. 212 We will read this Collect … Continue reading

Bearing Witness (Sermon) December 14, 2014

Sermon – December 14, 2014 The Rev. Rebecca S. Myers, CSW St. John’s Episcopal Church, Corbin, KY Advent III Year B There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to … Continue reading

This Sunday (December 14, 2014) at St. John’s

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances…. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 At this time of year, rejoicing and giving thanks in every circumstance can be especially difficult.  The days are short, with little sunlight, so we want to … Continue reading

Messengers of God, Let’s Prepare the Way! (Sermon) December 7, 2014

Sermon – December 7, 2014 The Rev. Rebecca S. Myers, CSW St. John’s Episcopal Church, Corbin, KY Advent II Year B the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: `Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight, … Continue reading

This Sunday (December 7, 2014) at St. John’s

Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation. 2 Peter 3:14-15a Our readings during this time of contemplative, … Continue reading