Today's Daily Voice  On Fridays, our focus is spirituality   God is calling. Will you answer? This Sunday, churches that use the revised common lectionary will read and hear the story of God calling Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:4-10). As I read Jeremiah's call story, I am reminded of a Wednesday evening in August 2004. (This passage reappears as a lectionary option in August of Year C.) That night, as I sat in midweek worship service, I heard this passage read and then the pastor spoke about God's call for Jeremiah and for us. Be prepared, this Sunday, many of you will hear a sermon on this topic. But back to August 2004, I left that service with the distinct feeling that I had been set up. Continued...  Artist's Hand In keeping with the theme of Call, this CD of Bryan Sirchio's contains the song, "Calling at the Crossroads", as well as other great songs. My personal favorite is the title track. Also available as an MP3 download. Tools for Your Ministry     Talking to God A children's message about prayer. Originally written about Moses speaking with God, this message can be adapted to relate to many other topics, including God's call for us. Different Voice  The Call of the Unlikely Another reflection on the call of Jeremiah. The Beatitudes Society (01/25) Opportunities   Finding Our Different Voice: Discovering Playfulness in Adult Spiritual Formation A Retreat for Women, February 19-21, 2009. Treat yourself to a weekend of renewal, rest and fellowship with other women. You don't want to miss out on this opportunity. Registration ends January 31! What are you waiting for? Finding Our Different Voice Learn more about Different Voice --> Website  |  Store  |  About  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Membership Another Voice       "If we have listening ears, God speaks to us in our own language, whatever that language be."  ~ Mahatma Gandhi, Indian philosopher, activist and spiritual leader

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