Scriptures: Psalm 24, Ephesians 1:3-14 

Description: Instead of thinking of our vocation as a noun (called to be 'a teacher’ or ‘a pastor), or even a verb (called ‘to serve’ or ‘to preach’), what if God’s call can be found in the prepositions? Prepositions offer relationship between things. We’ll begin exploring what it means to be called by God and chosen in Christ, always orienting ourselves and our lives around a relationship with the Spirit. 

Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. #Psalm #Ephesians #lakesidepresbyterianchurch

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Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Description: When Paul prayed to be freed from the “thorn in his flesh,” the Risen Lord responded, “My grace is sufficient for you. My power is made perfect in your weakness.” What does that promise mean to us as we wrestle with our own painful thorns? 

Bio: The Reverend Doctor Michael Brewer is a retired pastor with 28 years of ministry at Crescent Springs Presbyterian and 14 years at Blue Ash Presbyterian. He studied at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and was ordained simultaneously into two denominations: the Presbyterian Church US and the United Presbyterian Church USA. After the Presbyterian reunion in 1983 he added a third denomination to the list. He is a writer and self-confessed Bible nerd; also a hopeful gardener, a harvester of wild foods, and a doting grandfather. #Corinthians #lakesidepresbyterianchurch

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Scripture References: Lamentations 3:22-33, Mark 5:21-43

Description: An exploration of spiritual practices such as feeling what we feel, hanging onto hope, and choosing joy during our times waiting.

Bio: Rev. Bosarge is a Teaching Elder in the PC USA, a member of the Presbytery of Cincinnati, with a Master of Arts in Spirituality and a ministry focus of Spiritual Formation. She divides her time between Cincinnati and Michigan where she spends time with her children and grandchildren. #Lamentations #Mark #lakesidepresbyterianchurch

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Scriptures: Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32, Mark 4:35-41

Description:  This story from Mark is one of the early miracle/healing stories in this Gospel and is filled with irony and open questions: Jesus, the carpenter, commands his disciples (several of whom are experienced fishermen) to set sail with him.  Yet when the weather gets rough, it it the fishermen who panic and the carpenter has to save them.  Ironic also, that Jesus is sleeping in their time of need but awakens to respond to their pleas for help.  Yet later in life, when Jesus is facing arrest and eventual crucifixion,  he asks them to assist him by lifting him up in prayer.  Their response is to fall asleep- they fail to help him.  The story ends as Jesus asks his disciples if they are still filled with fear, but empty of faith?  They respond, not with an answer, but with their own question "Who is this guy"?  

Bio: Chuck Myser is an honorably retired minister member of Cincinnati Presbytery.  He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and Vanderbilt Divinity School and recently retired from St. Elizabeth Hospice where he served as a Chaplain for 17 years.  He is married to LaCretia, who is very active in this congregation, and they have 3 children and four granddaughters (who joyfully occupy more and more of their time!).  When Chuck isn't doing projects around the house and five acres of woods surrounding it, he plays guitar, uke and plans to learn 5 string banjo one day.  He enjoys hiking, water and snow skiing, reading and shuffling through his extensive collection of  Far Side cartoons. #Psalm #Mark #lakesidepresbyterianchurch

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 Scripture References: Mark 4:26-34 

Description: Jesus tells two short and sweet parables about the Kingdom of God, which – it turns out – can be found in even the most commonplace and tiny things. #LakesidePresbyterianChurch #Mark4 #MustardSeed #LazyGardeners 

The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. 

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Scripture References: Mark 3:20-35 

Louisa walks through this difficult passage, where Jesus pushes back against scribes and his family. What kind of ‘house’ is Jesus building? Who will be welcomed and who will be forgiven? And how do we respond to a God who challenges us to expand our ideas about who belongs to whom? #Mark3 #JesusandFamily #ChallengingTexts #lakesidepresbyterianchurch  

The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. 

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Scripture focus: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 - Mark 2:23-3:6 

In Mark, Jesus seems to flout sabbath law. But really, he is fulfilling and expanding God’s commandment to “Honor the sabbath and keep it holy.” How can we do the same? Take some inspiration from Louisa’s bearded dragon, Joe, and let’s all reclaim God’s gift of rest. #GospelofMark #Psalm139 #Sabbath #Beardies #lakesidepresbyterianchurch 

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Scripture References: Romans 8:12-25

Description: We confess every Sunday that we believe in one God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. No one can really explain this mystery because God is simply too big to fit into our limited understanding. But instead of approaching the Trinity as a complicated doctrine, what if we think about the Trinity in more down-to-earth and practical ways? In other words, how is my daily faith and life enriched by my belief in a God who is Three-In-One?

Bio: The Reverend Doctor Michael Brewer is a retired pastor with 28 years of ministry at Crescent Springs Presbyterian and 14 years at Blue Ash Presbyterian. He studied at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and was ordained simultaneously into two denominations: the Presbyterian Church US and the United Presbyterian Church USA. After the Presbyterian reunion in 1983 he added a third denomination to the list. He is a writer and self-confessed Bible nerd; also a hopeful gardener, a harvester of wild foods, and a doting grandfather.

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What if Pentecost is not the birthday of the church? What if our foundational story takes place in Acts 1 instead of Acts 2? Are we too busy trying to save ourselves and ‘church’ to notice when the Holy Spirit arrives in our midst? (Credit to two amazing theologians, Andrew Root and Blair D. Bertrand!) #AndrewRoot #BlairDBertrand #WhenChurchStopsWorking #Pentecost #HolySpirit #Acts1 #Acts2

The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. 

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Learn how Jesus embodies power by lifting up and why it's important to have a different perspective on power. #PowerOfLift #DifferentPower #WorshipingJesus #UnderstandingPower #JesusChrist #PowerOverVsPowerWith #TrueMeaningofWorship #EmbodyingPower #PerspectiveOnPower #lakesidepresbyterianchurch 

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