Southminster Presbyterian Church Podcast

Lenten Discussion - Sacraments

Pastor Steve and Josh take some time to reflect on this week's lectionary text and the first 8 Habits discussion. 
Our lectionary and our liturgy were provided by Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: 1. Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. Kindle Edition. 
You can find out more information about eight habits by visiting www.8habits.org

“The Well”- Rev. Dr. Nancy Birdsong

A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GODMarch 12, 2023      
Third Sunday of LentFIRST SCRIPTURE - John 4:5-15                                            
SECOND SCRIPTURE - John 4:16-30, 39-42                                                   
  
 

Lent Discussion - Worship

Pastor Steve and Josh take some time to reflect on this week's lectionary text and the first 8 Habits discussion. 
Our lectionary and our liturgy were provided by Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: 1. Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. Kindle Edition. 
You can find out more information about eight habits by visiting www.8habits.org
Pastor Steve shared this poem in this week's reflection and discussion. 
Go to the Limits of Your Longingby Rainer Maria Rilke
God speaks to each of us as he makes us,then walks with us silently out of the night.
These are the words we dimly hear:
You, sent out beyond your recall,go to the limits of your longing.Embody me.
Flare up like a flameand make big shadows I can move in.
Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.Just keep going. No feeling is final.Don't let yourself lose me.
Nearby is the country they call life.You will know it by its seriousness.
Give me your hand.

“The Power of Small Things” - Rev. Steve Schumm

A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD
March 5, 2023    
Second Sunday of Lent
FIRST SCRIPTURE - Genesis 12:1-4a
SECOND SCRIPTURE - Romans 4:1-5
 

Lenten Discussion - Radical Welcome

Pastor Steve and Josh take some time to reflect on this week's lectionary text and the first 8 Habits discussion. 
Our lectionary and our liturgy were provided by Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: 1 (p. 101-103). Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. Kindle Edition. 
You can find out more information about eight habits by visiting www.8habits.org

“Fig Leaves” - Rev. Dr. Nancy Birdsong

A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD
February 26,2023    
First Sunday of Lent
Second Scripture - Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Second Scripture - Matthew 4:1-11                                         
 
 

What are we doing for Lent? 8 Habits Discussion

Pastor Steve and Josh talk about the Lenten 2023 discussion nights.
Join us at Southminster Presbyterian as we read and discuss “8 Habits of Evangelism.” 
Join us for dinner and discussion Wednesday evenings beginning March 1st. We will be looking at “8 Habits of Evangelism”. If you have negative associations with the word ‘evangelism,’ feel free to substitute the words ‘vibrant church’ or ‘growing church.’ All of us would like to learn the ‘8 Habits of a Vibrant Church’ or the ‘8 Habits of a Growing Church.’ Come find out what they are, how we already do some of these, and how we can strengthen our engagement muscles.
Each Wednesday evening from March 1st until April 26th (except for Holy Week), we will gather at 5:30 for a light meal followed by lively discussion and engaging activity.
For more information, please visit https://sminster.com/lent-beyond/

Ash Wednesday 2023 Liturgy and Reflection

Join in Pastor Steve Schumm and Josh Sweeney as they reflect on Ash Wednesday and add some liturgy for folks that are not able to come to the Ash Wednesday Service at the church. 
Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 58:1–12
Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21
 

“The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom” - Rev. Steve Schumm

A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD
Scout Sunday and Transfiguration
February 19, 2023
First Scripture -Psalm 99, read by Opal Irlbeck
Second Scripture Matthew 17:1-9, read by Daniel Coderre              

“The Healing Power of Friendship” - Rev. Dr. Nancy Birdsong

A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD
Sixth Sunday of Epiphany, February 12, 2023
First Scripture -2 Corinthians 1:18-22
Second Scripture - Mark 2:1-12