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A Final Word on the Additional 11am Service
A Word from the Dean in the March 11, 2018, Adventurer Our final word on the new 11:00 a.m. service in the Refectory is on the strategic impulse. In 2004, we began to discern this new service because of its strategic importance, which goes hand-in-hand with the evangelistic opportunities it provides. (On August 19, we will […]
Aug 19: MORE About the 11am Refectory Service
A Word from the Dean in the March 4 Adventurer I wrote in last week’s Adventurer about our starting a new service in the Refectory at 11:00 a.m. on August 19, which will have musical accompaniment other than organ and choir. It will run concurrently with our 11:00 a.m. service that meets in the Nave. […]
Dean’s Bulletin Board 2.21.2018
Even at 99 years old, it was with sadness that I heard of Billy Graham’s death today. God used this man in a remarkable way and we should give thanks for his life and witness to salvation in Christ. https://memorial.billygraham.org https://billygraham.org/gallery/a-look-back-at-billy-graham-in-birmingham/ http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2018/billy-graham/ – Andrew
Preaching from the Pews
A Word from Canon Schneider in the January 7, 2018 Adventurer I’ve been thinking a lot about something that at first blush might seem blasphemous at a church like the Advent: The Sunday sermon is necessary but insufficient. I don’t mean the preached word on Sunday is weak. By no means! It’s supernaturally powerful. It’s incredibly […]
DBB 12.15.2017: RC Sproul
RC Sproul was a faithful witness to the gospel in the midst of a changing world. Even this morning, I listened to him on the radio and was edified. The dead yet speaketh. https://rcsproul.com/ If you’ve not ever looked into Ligonier Ministries, it’s worth the browse: ligonier.org – Andrew
Scar Tissue
A Word from Canon Schneider in the October 29, 2017 Adventurer It’s tragic that many people have not only been “burned” by churches in the past, but some have been severely injured. And there are often trigger words from previous experiences that set them on edge. It’s a wonder that they’re still church-going believers! But […]
DBB 9.19.2017: Nabeel Qureshi
Nabeel Qureshi had a remarkable ministry. I would encourage you to ‘google’ this saint of God and rejoice in his ministry to non-believers, especially Muslims. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. (2 Cor. 5:8) http://rzim.org/global-blog/nabeel-qureshi-1983-2017/ – Andrew
Editor’s Pick: Richard Kew in The Living Church
Evangelicals: The Missing Piece in the Episcopal Church By Richard Kew in The Living Church [Ed. note: Richard Kew was a 2011 Lenten preacher here at the Advent.] Episcopal evangelicals are a species seldom seen these days. This isn’t new; on the American shore we’ve had a bit of a bumpy ride ever since the […]
Dean’s Bulletin Board 4.21.2017
Every dying church in America has a community garden Struggling congregations tend to chase after popular strategies rather than do what Jesus commanded — make disciples, says the United Methodist pastor of a replanted church in Dallas. https://www.faithandleadership.com/andrew-forrest-every-dying-church-america-has-community-garden
Dean’s Bulletin Board 2.06.2017
This is the letter I referenced yesterday in the dean’s class. – Andrew A minister, about to write an article criticizing a fellow minister for his lack of orthodoxy, wrote to John Newton of his intention. Newton replied as follows: Dear Sir, As you are likely to be engaged in controversy, and your love […]