Sports and the Faith

Richard Emrich, a retired ECUSA Bishop who spent his last years in Arizona and whom I came to know and love, once preached a sermon entitled "The Theology of Golf."

At first hearing, that may sound a bit peculiar, but it was both edifying and encouraging.

I've come across an article of a like-minded connection between Christianity and the national pastime baseball, which F. Scott Fitzgerald called the faith of 50 million People. (I think that may be a "low ball" number!)

In any event, the article, which is from our friends at the Religious News Service, is a good read, and if you like baseball, here's the LINK.

The above picture is posted with the article and shows Pastor Rick Warren delivering an Easter Sermon at Anaheim Stadium last year, which was - of course! - tabbed as "the sermon on the mound."

Ceasar strikes again...

Keeping abreast of religious news

There's a source on the internet that will keep you up to date on many religious stories.

It's called the Religious News Service, and today's "headline" is about our step-sister, ECUSA.

The story tells about a gal who's made some "Barbie the priestess" outfits, and although not really "new" news (I believe a few years ago there was a Deacon Ken and his "friend" Steve phenomenon) it does reflect the "cutting edge" of that denomination.

Here's the Link... enjoy the other free articles of Religious News Service, and don't forget to thank God that He brought us out of the fleshpots of ECUSA!

A milestone for our Videos

Last week we passed the 40,000 mark for our video views on YouTube!

Our first video was posted on June 12, 2008, and was entitled "Building A Church For God's Glory in Sedona AZ (1987 - 2007)"

Thanks to all who are using our channel, and continue to pray for a flourishing ministry for God's greater glory - both in our parish and it's "electronic" ministry via YouTube!

"Overcoming the World" (1 Easter 2010)

Here's the video meditation for the 1st Sunday after Easter, 2010...

Hanging Flower Baskets

If you've been pondering whether or not to memorialize a loved one or special event via a hanging flower basket on the portico, there's only one left, so secure it before it's taken by someone else.

Click HERE for details.

The first rose?

Have we had the first rose bush blossoming at Saint Luke's?

Not yet, but it should be happening within a few weeks.

The accompanying picture shows the "unknown" flowers located at the church gate.

Years ago someone planted the three bulbs, and every year - without much adieu or care on our part, the flowers blossom and then "fade away" during the heat of the Arizona sun.

We'll keep watch for the first rose bush blooming, and will let you know when it happens.

For Now, enjoy the "wild flowers" at Saint Luke's Church!