{"id":3945,"date":"2020-03-21T13:07:07","date_gmt":"2020-03-21T16:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/?page_id=3945"},"modified":"2020-05-16T16:23:08","modified_gmt":"2020-05-16T19:23:08","slug":"sunday-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/sunday-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Aclonica||||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;62px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>The Corona Chronicles<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-28px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Sunday May 17, 2020<\/em><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/F80BE8C5-C1BF-4F58-94D0-D0D213ACCFA7_4_5005_c.jpeg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243; transform_scale=&#8221;128%|128%&#8221; transform_translate=&#8221;18px|18px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;238px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|||41px||&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|49px||54px||&#8221;]This is what our Sunday services may look like for awhile &#8230; I hope this is meaningful to each of you. \u00a0Personally I am driven to my faith in these days. \u00a0There has never been anything like it. \u00a0This morning we&#8217;ll hear the testimony of a survivor of the 911 tragedy. \u00a0This is a first person account of \u00a0how God revealed Himself to a NY firefighter in the midst of the carnage and devastation of that awful day. \u00a0Could we reflect together on the importance of placing our trust in God, as we journey through the Covid Chronicles? \u00a0The Sunday sermons will apear here as you see but they will also be archived in an online Flipbook which will be an everyday account of the lives and experiences of our church family. \u00a0I DO need your help. \u00a0I need you to share your story with me so that I can communicate it more broadly. \u00a0If you write poetry, send it. \u00a0If you take pictures send them. \u00a0If you paint or draw, send me some of your work. \u00a0If omn a given day you find encouragemnt from God&#8217;s word, send that along. \u00a0Let&#8217;s all participate together. \u00a0It is one way to maintain a vital connection in lieu of our inability to meet together.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|22px||||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||52px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|19px|0px|26px||&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3966 alignleft size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/BC_smoke_shop_slide_show_header_2_2048x-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" \/>Bonnie Morse has arranged for eTransfers to be made for those who are able and willing to continue giving during this crisis. \u00a0Transfers should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:CommunityLifeChurchGrandManan@gmail.com\">CommunityLifeChurchGrandManan@gmail.com<\/a> We are absolutely aware that our bills continue during a period when our income might not. \u00a0I am thankful for the provisions that the government is trying to make, to help each of us. \u00a0Please do not feel pressured in any way by these words &#8230; we just want you to know that this is a way to continue to support CLC. \u00a0If you have specific questions, call Bonnie or email her at\u00a0<em><a href=\"mailto:bhmorse@nb.sympatico.ca\">bhmorse@nb.sympatico.ca<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;29px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(12,113,195,0.36)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||9px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|18px||26px||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Take a minute &#8230; or several to watch these videos. \u00a0Allow yourself to be led in a time of worship as you play them. Take your time. \u00a0Replay them as long as you experience God speaking to you. \u00a0Confess your greatest need to Him before you make your way through the worship videos. \u00a0Is your Bible close?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_audio audio=&#8221;http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/10000-Reasons.m4a&#8221; title=&#8221;10,000 Reasons&#8221; artist_name=&#8221;Jon Billings&#8221; image_url=&#8221;http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/40228908_1909522752442877_7645915134119903232_n-225&#215;300.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.5&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||19px||&#8221;][\/et_pb_audio][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|17px|22px|19px||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Once again, I am not changing the worship songs. \u00a0The familiarity can sometimes bring a greater depth of connection in our worship. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">As I add these worship songs each week I am reminded that God <em><strong>inhabits<\/strong><\/em> the praises of His people. \u00a0Wherever we are as we lift our hearts in praise, God shows up. \u00a0He gives life to what is dead without Him. \u00a0I would invite you to listen to each of these songs this morning, once, twice, whatever seems to be necessary for you to quiet your heart and to focus your thoughts upon Him. \u00a0In the coming days we will begin to gateh ronce more &#8230; responsibly &#8230; carefully &#8230; in smaller groups at first. \u00a0When I worship I long not only for the presence of God but His people as well. \u00a0Bless you this Mother&#8217;s Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243;]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r2zhf2mqEMI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243;]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2eQ1oal44wU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243;]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ymkl0t0FOcw\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243;]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DfW2mkkMTAg\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Vv-U2l2WBwA&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(12,113,195,0.36)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;12px|18px|18px|26px||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Think about faith today as a means of appropriation of every good thing that God has for His people. \u00a0Can you name one or two areas of your spiritual experience that are yet &#8220;beyond you&#8221;? \u00a0You know them at an intellectual\/volitional level but not an experiential level? List them on a piece of paper right now. Take &#8220;worry&#8221; as an example. \u00a0Some are constant fretters and others, chronic. \u00a0How does faith ask us to deal with worry at an experiential level? \u00a0Can you think of a scripture or two that comes to mind? \u00a0Write that down. \u00a0What other aspects of Christian living might require faith to implement? \u00a0Do you have a faith lineage like Timothy? \u00a0Who stands out as someone who greatly impacted your own relationship with Christ? \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lsxqbtKqsnE&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(12,113,195,0.36)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;12px|18px|0px|26px||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">What does the idea of having spiritual &#8220;power&#8221;, mean to you? \u00a0Could you think of one or two words which would encapsulate this for you? Does God see this differently than we do? \u00a0How so? \u00a0Was Mother Theresa a powerful Christ-follower? \u00a0Why or why not? \u00a0What about faith healers? \u00a0Can you name one that you feel would fit the description of &#8220;powerful&#8221;? \u00a0According to Paul&#8217;s words to Timothy, we are all given the spirit of &#8220;power&#8221; &#8230; what does that look like in your life today? \u00a0We also talked about &#8220;love&#8221; in the same context &#8230; something different than &#8220;timidity&#8221; or fear. \u00a0What is it about love that stands in stark contrast to fear? \u00a0How does love bring freedom to our Christian lives? \u00a0Make sure to re-read 2 Timothy 1.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WHGpyljCFd4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||95px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(12,113,195,0.36)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;12px|18px|16px|26px||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Is there a danger that the church can unwittingly breed or exacerbate mental or emotional distress or sickness? \u00a0How? \u00a0Have you ever taken a break from church? \u00a0Why? \u00a0Do we sometimes overcomplicate faith? \u00a0Are mental and spiritual health issues sometimes confused in church? \u00a0Can you think of an example in your spiritual journey? \u00a0What about the idea of never being enough? \u00a0Good enough? \u00a0Faithful enough? \u00a0Available enough? \u00a0Should we use pressure tactics with people since the idea of &#8220;growth&#8221; is noble enough to justify this? \u00a0Is it noble enough?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Can you think of other practices that are counterproductive to a person&#8217;s faith development?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">What would you do to make our church a healthier place, emotionally and mentally?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If there is anything that I might do to help you in your journey please feel free to call me at 222-0410 or email me at &#8230; <a href=\"mailto:karl.ingersoll@gmail.com\">karl.ingersoll@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Corona ChroniclesSunday May 17, 2020This is what our Sunday services may look like for awhile &#8230; I hope this is meaningful to each of you. \u00a0Personally I am driven to my faith in these days. \u00a0There has never been anything like it. \u00a0This morning we&#8217;ll hear the testimony of a survivor of the 911 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3945","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P6IX45-11D","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3945"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3945\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4154,"href":"http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3945\/revisions\/4154"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.ikemediology.com\/clc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}