Have sermon will preach

Dear Friends

Five years ago today, June 4, 2017, I presided at my last service as rector of St. John’s. I trusted the Holy Spirit would open some new doors. I have not been disappointed! I have served in 14 parishes in four dioceses including the Dioceses of Alaska, El Camino Real, Hawaii, and of course, Los Angeles. I have done sabbatical coverage, interim ministry, vacation supply and single Sunday supply. I have served where there is a band providing the music (soloist and drums included!), where incense and Sanctus bells are used and where people come bare-footed.

While St. Michael’s, Anaheim, was my “home” parish growing up and St. John’s, Corona, is still my “home” parish, I try to consider, wherever I am on any given Sunday, my “home” for that day. I’ve had to let go of picking all the hymns and embrace and enjoy whatever local traditions are being practiced. Everywhere, the people have been wonderful and welcoming.

While willing to consider any opportunity that might come along, (“Have sermon, will travel/preach”) I am also enjoying being home more often, still being ready to serve on any given Sunday as needed. 

Excuse me now as I go and finish my Pentecost sermon for tomorrow. Visual aid---Red fruit punch POWER ADE to remind us of these verses:

"Stay in Jerusalem until you are clothed with the power from on high..." (Luke 24:49)

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit…(Romans 15:13)

Glory to God whose power working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine…(Ephesians 3:20)

John