Reflections from your Co-Pastors - Tuesday January 19, 2021

Reflections from your Co-Pastors

January 19, 2021

Hebrews 6: 10-20

"We who have taken refuge [in God], might be strongly encouraged to hold fast to the hope that lies before us. We have this hope as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul." (verses 18-19)

While waiting for the Covid-19 virus to subside and vaccines to arrive, we have taken refuge in our God. To continue on, to endure and persevere, to not give up the faith through the hardships we are facing, we need to know we have a firm anchor for our souls--our hope in Christ that does not change.

Our hope in Christ is securely anchored in the Word of God so that we are not tossed about by every

wind of uncertainty, nor derailed by the stormy trials of life. This anchor is sure, certain, and safe. This anchor is steadfast, firm, and reliable.

We are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ. This hope is the anchor of our souls.

Merciful and loving God, be the anchor of our souls. Keep us moored to our life in Christ, that we might hold fast to the hope that lies before us.

In Jesus' name we pray.

Amen

You are all invited to hear a radio interview tonight

...with our Pastors Rosean and Jane and member Jared Orsi. Rabbi Hillel Katzir invited them to his radio program ‘Faith in Progress”. He was interested about the history of the ECC, our formation as a community and the process of discernment for clergy.

This interview will air TONIGHT Tuesday, January 19th at 6 pm on KRFC 88.9FM.

Mary of Magdala - Prayer Gathering This Week

You are invited

In the aftermath of the horrific events of January 6, we the people of Mary of Magdala, ECC invite you to join in a 15-minute daily Vespers service at 4:30 pm to pray for our nation.

We will ask the Holy Spirit each day for guidance and strength to help us during

this stressful time, with opportunities for both communal and personal prayers. We hope you will join us in this important work. -- Cathy Engel

Monday - Friday: 4:30 p.m.

Daily Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84580449766?pwd=a0Q4bkdZa0hKeHVmcDJjTkZ5WjBaQT09

Meeting ID: 845 8044 9766

Passcode: Prayer

Audio (via phone):

+1 669 900 6833 ID: 845 8044 9766#

Sunday Service Schedule & Recordings

Jan 24- Third Sunday of Ordinary Time - Morning Mass at 11:00 a.m.

**Drive-up Communion distributed after Mass**

Answering God’s call on right living

Presider - Pastor Jane Reina

Jan 31- Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 5:00 p.m.

**Community Chat at 4:30 p.m.

Listening to God’s voice

Presider - Father Don Sutton

Feb 7 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

**Annual Meeting Immediately Following the Service**

Presider - Father Teri Harroun

Sunday Service Recordings

View our Sunday service Jan 17, 2021 Here is a printed version to assist with prayer and a recording of just the homily by Fr Michael Nicosia.

For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during our hiatus from celebrating together, visit our webpage . Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for the community - marymagdalafc@gmail.com

Click here to visit the Mary of Magdala, ECC website