[Magdalen] Thoughts at 5:30 AM

[Marion Thompson]

I broke and ran, as you all know.  Life is too short to stay in a place 
that brings you away from God rather than closer.  If your priest were 
an exemplary man in every other regard perhaps his abominable preaching 
could be borne, but it doesn't sound like it.

Marion, a pilgrim


On 8/27/2016 11:53 AM, Judy Fleener wrote:
> Sharing your prayers today.  And asking for prayers for my relationship
> with my rector.  I have stayed away from church for the month of August.
> Tomorrow we have a wonderful supply priest so I will be there.  Ginga, this
> man did spend some time in South Carolina. Patrick Finn is his name. He was
> also a  Navy chaplain.  His preaching is abominable.  He made me really
> angry by saying that we tore the church apart over words we use to pray and
> prayer positions.  I wrote him an email   saying I thought the struggle was
> more about who was included and the ministry of the baptized. He never
> responded.    We have not had a confirmation class in more than 10 years in
> this place.  He has said he will start one using John Stott's basic
> Christianity published in the 1950s.  I despair.
>
> On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 9:55 AM, Lynn Ronkainen <houstonklr at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Holding you and those you share concern and love for in prayer today
>> Marilyn.
>> peace
>> Lynn
>>
>>
>>
>> www.ichthysdesigns.com
>>
>> When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would
>> not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you
>> gave me'. attributed to Erma Bombeck
>>
>>
>> On Aug 27, 2016, at 7:09 AM, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> And, also with you, Marilyn.
>>
>> Prayers especially for your church in transition and for Jayne and Ted.
>> And, for you who love them all.
>>
>> Ginga
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 7:31 AM, Eleanor Braun <eleanor.braun at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> The Lord's peace be with you also.
>>>
>>> Eleanor
>>>
>>> On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 6:51 AM, Marilyn Cepeda <mcepeda514 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 1.  Lots of prayers needed for my church as we navigate a perilous
>> period
>>>> in our shared ministry with a Lutheran Church. Thankful for those who
>> see
>>>> possibilities instead of only problems.
>>>>
>>>> 2.  Jayne and Ted. Ted is in the hospital with a poor prognosis after a
>>>> massive heart attack. His wife was recovering from a bad fall. She has
>>>> developed an infection around the hardware in her back. She is now an
>>> hour
>>>> away from him in ICU where she can be better treated.
>>>>
>>>> 3.  Thanks be to God for my family especially the gift of grandchildren.
>>>>
>>>> 4.  How lucky I feel to have so many wonderful people pass through my
>>>> life.....
>>>>
>>>> 5.  Nice to sit here before the sun is up thinking random thoughts while
>>>> sipping my coffee.
>>>>
>>>> Enough......
>>>>
>>>> The peace of the Lord be with each of you this day......
>>>> Marilyn
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Marilyn (Owens, Palmero) Cepeda
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