by southa | Nov 1, 2014 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt October 5, 2014 “Where Is Your Treasure?” (Treasures, part 1) Matthew 6:19-21 A pilot came on the intercom of his plane: “Ladies and Gentlemen, I have good news and bad. The bad news is that we’re lost. But, the good news is that...
by southa | Oct 19, 2014 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt September 28, 2014 “Just add water” Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7 Most of us know how important water is to sustain life. We know it’s important for the animals in the field, the crops and for us as well. It provides nourishment and life....
by southa | Oct 19, 2014 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt September 21, 2014 “If Only…” Exodus 16:2-15 But what have you done for me this week? This question is not new; the Hebrews under Moses’ leadership asked the same thing. Just a few weeks after rejoicing over their escape from...
by southa | Sep 12, 2014 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt October 28, 2012 “Eyes of Faith” Mark 10:46-52 Helen Keller, so brave and inspiring to us in her deafness and blindness, once wrote a magazine article entitled: “Three days to see.” In that article she outlined what things...
by southa | Sep 12, 2014 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt October 7, 2012 “Table Manners” Don’t put your elbows on the table while you’re eating. Wait until everyone is served before you begin. Make sure you have your napkin in your lap. Don’t slurp your soup! Didn’t I tell you, you are not...
by southa | Sep 12, 2014 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt December 9, 2012-12-17 “The Missing Figure” Old Testament Isaiah 11:1-5 Gospel Mark 1:1-8 A three-year-old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from the tissue paper....
by southa | Sep 10, 2014 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt October 21, 2012 “The Greatest” Sons of Thunder. That’s the nickname Jesus gave to James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They were two of the first disciples called by Jesus, a couple of people in the inner circle. Sons of Thunder is...
by southa | Sep 10, 2014 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt December 16, 2012 “Mary’s Song” Gospel Luke 1:39-45 Have you ever had a simple, ordinary day and something extraordinary happens? You didn’t expect it, you didn’t plan for it; in fact, you may not have even wanted it....
by southa | Sep 8, 2014 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt August 31, 2014 “The Butterfly Effect” Scripture: Exodus 1:8-2:10, selected verses What if I were to tell you that what you do this week could change the world? Would you believe me? Imagine it so? Smile politely but secretly...
by southa | Sep 8, 2014 | Faith Words
Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt August 17, 2014 “A Family Reunion” Genesis 45:1-28 How many of you have regular family reunions? They can be interesting times, right? All the relatives in one place – telling the family stories and revealing the family secrets…...
