The Rev. Arianne RiceJul 22, 20194 minIntentionIt is good to be together for worship in the parish hall of our church! We haven’t done so in awhile and it is good to be in this sacred...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJan 28, 20193 minWhen we're excited and scared!"The Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor, release to the captives, sight to the blind and freedom to the oppressed! Today...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJul 8, 20186 minGod's Good Enough Grace“For God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength” (1 Cor 1:25) In the earlier letter...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJul 1, 20186 minWholesome Healing of GodWhat is your favorite sandwich? Not the gospel-prompting question you were probably expecting this morning perhaps? So, what is it? Me...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJun 11, 20187 minCrazy LoveHere’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJun 7, 20183 minSpirit-led TransitionsDo you know what a “transition warning” is? It’s a phrase I was taught way-back-when to let my toddler-age daughter know that something...
The Rev. Arianne RiceFeb 4, 20186 minGod Serves Us FirstWere we to have a baptism today – we would join together in making a promise - to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJan 29, 20186 minLove Builds UpGood morning. Have most of you been to the Amish market up in Cockeysville? Well, I should say – the Pennsylvania Dutch Market – but...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJan 14, 20185 minIntersecting with GodUnless you were completely thrown off by the excerpt from Corinthians – its probably pretty clear to you that the theme of our lectionary...
The Rev. Arianne RiceDec 18, 20176 minGive Your WitnessPerhaps the most interesting thing about John the Baptist in the Gospel of John (different John) is that he doesn’t actually baptize...
The Rev. Arianne RiceNov 19, 20176 minWhat is Your Picture of God?A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew pictures. Occasionally, she would walk around the room to...
kchalmers6Nov 1, 20174 minWhy I GiveDuring stewardship season we ask all members to make a pledge. A pledge is a promise to give to the church over the course of a year. ...
The Rev. Arianne RiceOct 23, 20176 minWhat is Your Starting Place?Why do we read the gospel from the center aisle? When you throw a pebble in a pond what happens? Kerplunk – and then circles –...
The Rev. Arianne RiceOct 1, 20176 minHave Faith in Your DoubtsGood morning. Perhaps you have noticed that some of the familiar phrases in our worship are different. Things like – God be with you –...
The Rev. Arianne RiceSep 17, 20177 minTogether We Teach ForgivenessGood morning! It is so good to be with you this morning – worshipping as one congregation – worshipping together knowing that right...
Snowden Stanley, Sr. WardenSep 13, 20172 minGrateful For Our CommunityWe all know that for many years The Church of the Good Shepherd has been a very active supporter of many programs assisting our neighbors...
The Rev. Arianne Rice WeeksJun 27, 20176 minNot Your Cross - The CrossOne Sunday afternoon awhile back, my daughter, said to me – you know Mom there should be a suggestion box in the back of the church. And...
The Rev. Arianne R. WeeksJan 30, 20176 minGod's Foolish WisdomWhen Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with...