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Genesis

Joyful Resistance – Dec. 5, 2021

December 5, 2021

Melissa exclaiming with a broad smile when preaching at Raleigh Mennonite on Dec. 5, 2021

Elizabeth, herself pregnant, welcomes Mary and offers Mary a blessing. A blessing of resistance to the powers that be. … Read More →

Joyful Resistance – Dec. 5, 2021

Tagged With: Genesis, Gospel of Luke, Holy Spirit, Joy, Melissa Florer-Bixler, resistance, women in the Bible, women's prison

A Gift or a Bribe? – Sept. 26, 2021

September 26, 2021

Melissa preaching at Shepherd's Hall on Sept. 26, 2021

Melissa continues the series on gifts with the story from Genesis 32 about Jacob meeting his brother Esau after battling with someone all night long. There are parallels between this story and that of Cain and Abel from a few weeks ago. Jacob is under the impression that he can buy anything he wants if […]

A Gift or a Bribe? – Sept. 26, 2021

Tagged With: Genesis, gifts, grace, Jacob, Melissa Florer-Bixler

Giving & Receiving in Disbelief – Sept. 19, 2021

September 25, 2021

Rachel preaching at Shepherd's Hall on Sept. 19, 2021

Rachel brought the message this morning from Genesis 18:1-15, the story of Abraham and Sarah receiving word that she would bear a child even though she was in her nineties. The story follows the arc of many fairy tales, with a few key differences. Isaac was a sheer gift in the midst of the messiness […]

Giving & Receiving in Disbelief – Sept. 19, 2021

Tagged With: Abraham, Genesis, gifts, Rachel Taylor, Sarah

Gifts that aren’t ours to give – Sept. 12, 2021

September 12, 2021

Melissa preaching, holding up one hand, making a point, Sept. 12, 2021

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16 Cain and Abel gave gifts to God, but they were not gifts for them to give since all they have is already from God. When we hear that God had regard for Abel’s gift of animal parts, but no regard for Cain’s gift of fruit of the land we might ask ourselves, […]

Gifts that aren’t ours to give – Sept. 12, 2021

Tagged With: Genesis, gifts, goodness, Melissa Florer-Bixler

Creation’s Gift – Sept. 5, 2021

September 6, 2021

Melissa preaching on Sept. 5, 2021

Scripture: Genesis 1 & 2 Melissa began her message by sharing the video “Manoomin: Food That Grows on the Water” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eOz8CPW0m0]. The audio is included in this recording. For the Anishinaabe creation is a gift. But it’s also a gift that forms a bond not just between giver and receiver, but between creatures. The concept of […]

Creation’s Gift – Sept. 5, 2021

Tagged With: Creation, Genesis, gifts, Melissa Florer-Bixler

Resting with the Animals – Feb. 21, 2021

February 22, 2021

Rachel preaching via Zoom on Feb. 21, 2021

After Dennis and Kathy read the scripture passages from Genesis 9:3-17 and Mark 1:9-15, Rachel shared a story of the ark, reminding us that many of us have been isolating from others for well more than 40 days due to the pandemic. This year has felt like a year of living in the ark. But […]

Resting with the Animals – Feb. 21, 2021

Tagged With: animals, COVID-19, Genesis, Gospel of Mark, Noah, Rachel Taylor, rest

Invited to the Table – Sept. 8, 2019

September 8, 2019

Melissa preaching at RMC on Sept. 8, 2019

Genesis 18:1-15 Melissa began her sermon talking about her many visits to A Place at the Table. Unfortunately, the first two minutes were not recorded, so we pick up from her comparison of A Place at the Table with the story of the three strangers who visit Abraham and Sarah at the oaks at Mamre. […]

Invited to the Table – Sept. 8, 2019

Tagged With: Abraham, Genesis, hospitality, Melissa Florer-Bixler, Sarah, table

Made in God’s image or like God? – Sept. 1, 2019

September 3, 2019

Melissa preaching

Made in God’s image or like God? – Sept. 1, 2019

Tagged With: Creation, Genesis, Melissa Florer-Bixler

God shows up at the Table – Aug. 25, 2019

August 25, 2019

Place setting with A Year at the Table in text over the plate

Genesis 1 Melissa’s sermon was preceded by viewing a video featuring James Weldon Johnson reciting the poem The Creation. The poetry of Genesis is where we’re starting our “Year at the Table.” Our lives are dependent upon creation, just as they’re dependent upon a loving, creative God. Every time we eat, we are reminded that […]

God shows up at the Table – Aug. 25, 2019

Tagged With: Creation, Genesis, Melissa Florer-Bixler, poetry, table

Living in the Empire – Sept. 23, 2018

September 23, 2018

Melissa preaching at RMC June 10, 2018

Today’s lesson from Genesis 39:1-23 about Joseph and Potiphar’s wife was particularly salient given the week’s current events. Melissa asks, “How is the empire we can’t help but be a part of controlling our lives? Where is our allegiance?” As Ta-Nehisi Coates has said, “You are called to struggle, not because it assures you victory but […]

Living in the Empire – Sept. 23, 2018

Tagged With: empire, Genesis, Joseph, Melissa Florer-Bixler, sexual assault

Gifted, Called & Blessed – Sept. 16, 2018

September 16, 2018

As a result of some last minute storm-related changes, Melissa and Hans provided a Bible study for today’s message based on Genesis 12:1-9 and Hebrews 11:8-16. Their interactive review, including a discussion of Abram’s blessings, was followed by Sri Mayasandra who shared about his life and current ministry as the Asia regional peace resource coordinator […]

Gifted, Called & Blessed – Sept. 16, 2018

Tagged With: Abraham, Abram, blessings, called, Genesis, gifted, Hans Linnartz, Hebrews, MCC, Melissa Florer-Bixler, Mennonite Central Committee, Sri Mayasandra

The Cost of Covenant – Sept. 9, 2018

September 9, 2018

Donna Battle preaching Sept. 9, 2018

Donna Coltrane Battle joined us this Sunday and provided a riveting message based on the story of Noah from Genesis 6-9.  Covenants are birthed out of pain. Recovery, or salvation, requires sacrifice. On this side of the covenant, we must press for ongoing justice. Dr. Battle currently serves as the chaplain at Meredith College.

The Cost of Covenant – Sept. 9, 2018

Tagged With: covenant, Donna Coltrane Battle, Genesis, Justice, Noah, sacrifice, salvation

God’s Gift of Grandeur – Sept. 2, 2018

September 2, 2018

Melissa preaching May 6, 2018

This Sunday marks the beginning of a new study of Genesis. Prior to Melissa’s message from Genesis 1, Pam read a poem, “God’s Grandeur” by Gerald Manly Hopkins. There is mystery in the creation story. Everything in the world is a pure gift, an unmerited pure act of God’s love that somehow has intersected with […]

God’s Gift of Grandeur – Sept. 2, 2018

Tagged With: Creation, Genesis, love, Melissa Florer-Bixler

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