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Rob’s
Reflections
For
whatever reason, I have had the good fortune to have good friends during most
phases of my life. I have enjoyed people in my life who I thought were just a
cut above. Quality friends that were as eager to be with me as I was with them.
That is as true now as it has ever been. My friends in the church mean the
world to me because we interact with common cause in following Jesus
Christ.
I
also feel blessed to have amazing friendships outside the orbit of Havelock
Christian. In particular, I am friends with two men: one in Peoria and one in
Springfield, Missouri. We talk every Tuesday over Zoom. There is no real
agenda, we just let the conversation go where it will. I can count on these
guys, and they know they can count on me. We have shared history of over 50
years, so we know each other well. More than that they very often mediate the
presence of the Christ to me, and I hope I do the same.
I
invite you to continue to nurture the relationships you have with close
friends. Maybe you need to make an effort to develop friendships with people
who are in your life only marginally at this time. What we know is that close
friendships sustain us and sometimes guide us. And they help make life worth
living.
See
you in Church!
– Dr. Rob
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November Lectionary Scriptures
Liturgical
Color - Green
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November
19
Judges 4:1‑7
Psalm 123
Zephaniah 1:7, 12‑18
Psalm 90:1‑8, (9‑11), 12
1 Thessalonians 5:1‑11
Matthew 25:14‑30
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November
23 Thanksgiving
Day, USA Deuteronomy 8:7‑18 Psalm 65 2 Corinthians 9:6‑15 Luke 17:11‑19
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November
26 Ezekiel 34:11‑16, 20‑24 Psalm 100 Ezekiel 34:11‑16, 20‑24 Psalm 95:1‑7a Ephesians 1:15‑23 Matthew 25:31‑46
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