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Mark 1:12-15 [M][NRS]
Jesus fasted forty days and forty nights and was tempted by the devil
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Luke 5:27-32 [M][NRS]
“I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance”
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Matthew 9:14-15 [M][NRS]
Fasting for the kingdom of God
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Luke 9:22-25 [M][NRS]
“Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it”
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I had an online conversation Tuesday with someone who was figuring out what to do for Lent.  We came to the conclusion that to the point isn’t to “give up” things but to “give to.”  Specifically, we’re invited to join our Creator’s work, to give our time, energy and resources to our neighbors and to our relationship with God.

In a world where it seems like we are flying upside-down at very high speed, Lent is a good time to recapture our bearings.  It seems that every day we learn that some of our assumptions are wrong.  The rules we have believed in about our economy, our environment, our politics, and even our faith seem called into question. (more…)

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 [M][NRS]
“When you pray, fast, and give alms”
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Mark 9:30-37 [M][NRS]
“They had discussed with one another who was the greatest”
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Mark 9:14-29 [M][NRS]
“All things are possible to him who believes”
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Mark 2:1-12 [M][NRS]
“We never saw anything like this!”
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Mark 9:2-13 [M][NRS]
“This is my beloved Son; listen to him”
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Mark 8:34 - 9:1 [M][NRS]
“Whoever whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it”
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Mark 8:27-33 [M][NRS]
“But who do you say that I am?”
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Mark 8:22-26 [M][NRS]
“The blind man looked intently and was restored, and saw everything clear”
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Mark 8:14-21 [M][NRS]
“Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod”
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Mark 8:11-13 [M][NRS]
“No sign shall be given to this generation”
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Mark 1:40-45 [M][NRS]
“People came to Jesus from every quarter”
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Mark 8:1-10 [M][NRS]
“Can one feed these with bread here in the desert?”
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Mark 7:31-37 [M][NRS]
“He has done all things well; he even makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak”
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Mark 7:24-30 [M][NRS]
“You may go your way; the demon has left your daughter”
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Mark 7:14-23 [M][NRS]
“Out of the heart come evil thoughts”
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Mark 7:1-13 [M][NRS]
“You have a fine way of rejecting the commandments of God”
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Mark 6:53-56 [M][NRS]
“Immediately the people recognized Jesus”
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We’ll gather for worship this coming Sunday, Feb. 15, at 10:30 a.m. in the “big room” at United Friends School, 1018 W. Broad Street, Quakertown (18951).

Our theme is A Gift Exchange and we will focus on identifying the spiritual gifts God has blessed us with.  Our main text is Romans 12:1-8 if you want to read in advance.

Children will have an activity together and we will share simple refreshments afterwards (if you can bring something to share, please let us know).

Need info or directions? Contact Bob via email.

Our Kairos book group started discussing Sara Miles’ “Take This Bread” last time.  We’re going to continue looking at the book when we meet Thursday, Feb. 12, 7-9 p.m. at Miley’s (call 267.377.7192 or email for directions).  You’re welcome to jump into the discussion even if you weren’t with us last time.  Please RSVP to Lori if you can.

Here are some questions to consider as you read:

·      How does Sara  come to discover her “calling,” and how does she go about living it out?
·      She often relates real-life events to Biblical stories. When have you experienced a Bible story in your life?
·      She writes about two “churches” – St. Gregory’s parish and the community that evolves at the food pantry.  What do you like about either of these types of churches?
·      In the interview at the end of the book, Sara says that the encounter with God is both physical and risky.  Have you encountered God in this way?  What happened?

Mark 1:29-39 [M][NRS]
“They brought to Jesus all who were sick or possessed with demons”
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