# gathered (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover gathered. Page: Feed: --- ## [AUGUST 16: Holy Ground: The Bush and the Argument](https://florencefirst.libsyn.com/august-16-holy-ground-the-bush-and-the-argument) _2026-08-17 · First Presbyterian Church - Florence, SC_ Holy Ground: The Bush and the Argument Exodus 3:1-15; 4:10-13 August 16, 2026 Dr. Stuart Bond [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/florencefirst/081626_Holy_Ground.mp3?dest-id=104128) ## [Pondering the Presence of God: In His Sight](https://pgimf.org/service/pondering-the-presence-of-god-in-his-sight) _2026-08-16 · Claire Goodfellow · PGIMF Worship Services_ Claire Goodfellow will speak on "Pondering the Presence of God: In His Sight". ## [AUGUST 9: Be Prepared](https://florencefirst.libsyn.com/august-9-be-prepared) _2026-08-10 · First Presbyterian Church - Florence, SC_ Be Prepared Luke 9:1-9 August 9, 2026 Dr. Stuart Bond [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/florencefirst/080926_sermon.mp3?dest-id=104128) ## [An Anabaptist take on the Pope's AI Encyclical](https://pgimf.org/service/an-anabaptist-take-on-the-popes-ai-encyclical) _2026-08-09 · Kevin Hiebert · PGIMF Worship Services_ Kevin Hiebert spoke on Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas (subtitled: "on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence"). He described an Anabaptist-Mennonite perspective on the appropriate use of technology, and prompted a discussion on the implications of the Encyclical for Anabaptist-Mennonites. [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-08-09-kevinhiebert.mp3) ## [AUGUST 2: When God Interrupts](https://florencefirst.libsyn.com/august-2-when-god-interrupts) _2026-08-07 · First Presbyterian Church - Florence, SC_ When God Interrupts Luke 8:40-56 August 2, 2026 Dr. Stuart Bond [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/florencefirst/080226_sermon.mp3?dest-id=104128) ## [Holy Anticipation](https://pgimf.org/service/holy-anticipation) _2026-08-02 · Amy Haynes · PGIMF Worship Services_ On Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, Amy Haynes gave a sermon on "Holy Anticipation". Paul and his book the Romans have a complicated history in the church. Paul is from an Androcentric (male-centric) time, and his words has been used to both harm and oppress people. In spite of this, Amy shows that Paul is not the pro-establishment figure many of us think he is. Paul fights against the exploitative force… [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-08-02-amyhaynes.mp3) ## [JULY 26: My Name is Legion](https://florencefirst.libsyn.com/july-26-my-name-is-legion) _2026-07-29 · First Presbyterian Church - Florence, SC_ My Name is Legion Luke 8:26-39 Dr. Stuart Bond July 26, 2026 [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/florencefirst/072626_sermon.mp3?dest-id=104128) ## [Matthew 11:20-24](https://pgimf.org/service/matthew-11-20-24) _2026-07-26 · J. Evan Kreider · PGIMF Worship Services_ On Sunday, July 26th, 2026, J. Evan Kreider spoke on Matthew 11:20-24. In the Scripture, Jesus denounces the towns in which his miracles had been most performed because the people did not repent: Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum. Capernaum specifically he has referred to in the past as his own city. Half of his key disciples are from there. Much of his major miracles took place there. Jesus… [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-07-26-evankreider.mp3) ## [JULY 19: Where Is Your Faith?](https://florencefirst.libsyn.com/july-19-where-is-your-faith) _2026-07-20 · First Presbyterian Church - Florence, SC_ Where Is Your Faith? Luke 8:22-25 Dr. Stuart Bond July 19, 2026 [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/florencefirst/071926_sermon.mp3?dest-id=104128) ## [This is my story, this is my song](https://pgimf.org/service/this-is-my-story-this-is-my-song) _2026-07-19 · Various speakers · PGIMF Worship Services_ “This is my story, this is my song” featured reflections by five speakers on their favourite hymns: Kathi’s Story about VT No. 113, "Cantai ao Senhor/O Sing to the Lord" Zach’s Story about VT No. 170, "Wonderful Grace of Jesus" Veronica’s Story about VT No. 31, “Come we that love the Lord” Rosie’s Story about VT No. 605, “How can I keep from singing” Gerda’s Story about VT No. 436: “O Lord My God… [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-07-19-thisismystorythisismysong.mp3) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jONyaYtABV0X) _2026-07-18 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [JULY 5: The Day After](https://florencefirst.libsyn.com/july-5-the-day-after) _2026-07-14 · First Presbyterian Church - Florence, SC_ The Day After 1 Peter 1:3-9; 13-24 Dr. Stuart Bond July 5, 2026 [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/florencefirst/070526_sermon_1.mp3?dest-id=104128) ## [JULY 12: How to Build Good Soil](https://florencefirst.libsyn.com/july-12-how-to-build-good-soil) _2026-07-13 · First Presbyterian Church - Florence, SC_ How to Build Good Soil Luke 8:4-18 Dr. Stuart Bond July 12, 2026 [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/florencefirst/071226_Sermon.mp3?dest-id=104128) ## [Flood](https://pgimf.org/service/flood-2026) _2026-07-12 · Ruth Enns · PGIMF Worship Services_ [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-07-12-ruthenns.mp3) ## [A Command or a One-Off?](https://pgimf.org/service/a-command-or-a-one-off) _2026-07-05 · J. Evan Kreider · PGIMF Worship Services_ J. Evan Kreider spoke on "A Command or a One-Off?" [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-07-05-evankreider.mp3) ## [JUNE 26: Which is the Real Scandal?](https://florencefirst.libsyn.com/june-26-which-is-the-real-scandal) _2026-06-29 · First Presbyterian Church - Florence, SC_ Which is the Real Scandal? Luke 7:36-50 Dr. Stuart Bond [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/florencefirst/062826_sermon.mp3?dest-id=104128) ## [Our Lives, a Living Masterpiece of our Creator](https://pgimf.org/service/our-lives-a-living-masterpiece-of-our-creator) _2026-06-28 · Heidi Epp · PGIMF Worship Services_ Heidi Epp spoke on “Our Lives, a Living Masterpiece of our Creator” with a message in 5 parts. Part 1: Who Are You? What is one of the most important things about you that you would want others to understand about you? Part 2: What and where is your relationship with God? What parts of you feel closest to God? What parts of you might you fear to share with God? Part 3: The Invited Guest. What do… [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-06-28-heidiepp.mp3) ## [JUNE 21: How to be a Godly Dad](https://florencefirst.libsyn.com/june-21-how-to-be-a-godly-dad) _2026-06-24 · First Presbyterian Church - Florence, SC_ How to be a Godly Dad Ephesians 3:7-19 Dr. Stuart Bond June 21, 2026 [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/florencefirst/062126_sermon.mp3?dest-id=104128) ## [Wild Hope for an Unknown Season](https://pgimf.org/service/wild-hope-for-an-unknown-season) _2026-06-21 · Al Rempel · PGIMF Worship Services_ There was a child dedication for Yubin Yang. [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-06-21-alrempel.mp3) ## [JUNE 7: How Should We Then Live?](https://florencefirst.libsyn.com/june-7-how-should-we-then-live) _2026-06-15 · First Presbyterian Church - Florence, SC_ How Should We Then Live? Luke 7:24-35 Dr. Stuart Bond June 7, 2026 [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/florencefirst/060726_sermon.mp3?dest-id=104128) ## [The Basis for Compassion](https://pgimf.org/service/the-basis-for-compassion) _2026-06-14 · Chan Yang · PGIMF Worship Services_ Chan Yang spoke on "The Basis for Compassion". [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-06-14-chanyang.mp3) ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Nn7pkxtXS9tV) _2026-06-13 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Knowing, Being, Doing](https://pgimf.org/service/knowing-being-doing) _2026-06-07 · Yoel Masyawong (AMBS) · PGIMF Worship Services_ Yoel Masyawong (AMBS) spoke on "Knowing, Being, Doing" based on 1 Samuel 3:1-10. [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-06-07-yoel-masyawong.mp3) ## [Freedom from Quiet-Time Guilt](https://pgimf.org/service/freedom-from-quiet-time-guilt) _2026-05-31 · Rosie Perera · PGIMF Worship Services_ Rosie Perera spoke on "Freedom from Quiet-Time Guilt". After the service, a refugee sponsorship information session was held (the video recording of that will be made available soon to members & adherents). [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-05-31-rosieperera.mp3) ## [Pentecost Reflections: New Light Shines](https://pgimf.org/service/pentecost-reflections-new-light-shines) _2026-05-24 · Paul Thiessen · PGIMF Worship Services_ Paul Thiessen spoke on "Pentecost Reflections: New Light Shines". Communion was served. [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-05-24-paulthiessen.mp3) ## [Reflecting on Luke 6:20-37](https://pgimf.org/service/reflecting-on-luke-6) _2026-05-17 · Reflecting on Luke 6:20-37 · PGIMF Worship Services_ The congregation gathered in the round to discuss the Scripture passages Luke 6:20-26 (Happy people and doomed people) and Luke 6:27-35 (Behaving as God’s children). While there is no public sermon to share, the response time is available for members and adherents to hear after logging in. ## [Invitation to Community](https://pgimf.org/service/invitation-to-community-2026) _2026-05-10 · Catherine Cooper · PGIMF Worship Services_ Catherine Cooper spoke on Zoom from Minneapolis on "Invitation to Community". The recording has been combined with the password-protected response time at the speaker's request. ## [Liberty through Truth](https://pgimf.org/service/liberty-through-truth) _2026-05-03 · Santosh Ninan · PGIMF Worship Services_ On Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, Santosh Ninan spoke on, "Liberty through Truth". There are three themes that Santosh explores: personal deception, religious deception, and liberty through truth. Personal deception is when doubt is placed by the enemy. Words are twisted, and meanings changed, and we ask if God really did say that. Satan plants the seed of doubt before he counters what God said. We… [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-05-03-santoshninan.mp3) ## [My POIEO Story: A Journey of Nurturing Artists and Restoring Humanity](https://pgimf.org/service/my-poieo-story-a-journey-of-nurturing-artists-and-restoring-humanity) _2026-04-26 · Young Tae Choi · PGIMF Worship Services_ On April 26th, 2026, Young Tae Choi gave a sermon on "My POIEO Story: A Journey of Nurturing Artists and Restoring Humanity". [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-04-26-youngtaechoi.mp3) ## [Practicing Wilderness Solidarity with Miriam](https://pgimf.org/service/practicing-wilderness-solidarity-with-miriam) _2026-04-19 · Jackie Wyse-Rhodes · PGIMF Worship Services_ On April 19th, 2026, Jackie Wyse-Rhodes gave a sermon on "Practicing Wilderness Solidarity with Miriam". [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-04-19-jackiewyserhodes.mp3) ## [Touch Me and See: Encountering the Resurrected Christ](https://pgimf.org/service/touch-me-and-see-encountering-the-resurrected-christ) _2026-04-12 · Lydia Cruttwell · PGIMF Worship Services_ On Sunday, April 12th, 2026, Lydia Cruttwell spoke on, "Touch Me and See: Encountering the Resurrected Christ". The Jewish people had resurrection stories even before Jesus. They had stories of ghosts who could move through walls and stories of seemingly-dead people who came back to life. Jesus' resurrection was different, however. He had a body that the disciples could touch, but he could also… [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-04-12-lydiacruttwell.mp3) ## [Easter Songs and Readings](https://pgimf.org/service/easter-sunday-2026) _2026-04-05 · \[Easter Songs and Readings\] · PGIMF Worship Services_ Join us for an Easter Sunday breakfast at 9:00 AM, with the service of readings and songs starting at 10:00 AM. ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Xy6mwPlZZUPq) _2026-04-04 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Born From Above: A Conversation in the Shadow of the Cross](https://pgimf.org/service/born-from-above-a-conversation-in-the-shadow) _2026-03-29 · David Boshart · PGIMF Worship Services_ On Sunday, March 29th, 2026, David Boshart spoke on "Born From Above: A Conversation in the Shadow of the Cross". The sermon follows Nicodemus' journey in the gospel and the new birth that he goes through with his night-time visit with Jesus. Nicodemus heard Jesus say that one must be "born again", but the Greek words Jesus used could've just as easily meant "born from above". Jesus not only… [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-03-29-davidboshart.mp3) ## [Lazarus. Imagination. Prayer. Repeat.](https://pgimf.org/service/lazarus-imagination-prayer-repeat) _2026-03-22 · Karl Brown · PGIMF Worship Services_ On Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, Karl Brown spoke on "Lazarus. Imagination. Prayer. Repeat.". In his research, Karl asks why Jesus put such effort in staging Lazarus' resurrection. Jesus explains to multiple different peoples that Lazarus died and he was going to resurrect him. Was this a marketing campaign? A practice run for Jesus' own resurrection later? Karl argues that it was neither, but that… [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-03-22-karlbrown.mp3) ## [Light and Glory in Darkness](https://pgimf.org/service/light-and-glory-in-darkness) _2026-03-15 · Iwan Russell-Jones (via Zoom) · PGIMF Worship Services_ Iwan Russell-Jones spoke on "Light and Glory in the Darkness". [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-03-15-iwanrusselljones.mp3) ## [Living Waters: God is with us](https://pgimf.org/service/living-waters-god-is-with-us) _2026-03-08 · Veronica Dyck · PGIMF Worship Services_ Veronica Dyck spoke on "Living Waters: God is with us" on March 8th, 2026. [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-03-08-veronicadyck.mp3) ## [Why Jesus Wept: Jesus meeting us in our suffering, weeping in solidarity with this world's pain](https://pgimf.org/service/why-jesus-wept-jesus-meeting-us-in-our-suffering) _2026-03-01 · Annika Krause (via Zoom from Montreal) · PGIMF Worship Services_ We heard from Annika Krause, remotely from Montreal via Zoom on our big screen. She spoke on "Why Jesus Wept: Jesus meeting us in our suffering, weeping in solidarity with this world's pain" based on John 1:1-44. [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-03-01-annikakrause.mp3) ## [Praying in solidarity with the global church](https://pgimf.org/service/praying-in-solidarity-with-the-global-church) _2026-02-22 · Kristina Toews · PGIMF Worship Services_ On Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, Kristina Towes gave a sermon on "Praying in solidarity with the global church". The sermon highlighted the importance of prayer within Mennonite World Conference (MWC) as a means of connecting with and supporting churches facing hardship around the world. Recognizing the pervasive feeling of global darkness, MWC aims to foster a "Koinonia"—a community of… [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-02-22-kristinatowes.mp3) ## ["What is Transfiguration? What does it mean?"](https://pgimf.org/service/what-is-transfiguration-what-does-it-mean) _2026-02-15 · Gareth Brandt · PGIMF Worship Services_ Gareth’s topic is this: "What is Transfiguration? What does it mean? What is the significance of this event for Jesus? What is the significance for us? From my initial work on this text, I think my theme will be about identity, both Jesus' and our own." [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-02-15-garethbrandt.mp3) ## [I Wonder as I Wander](https://pgimf.org/service/i-wonder-as-i-wander-2026) _2026-02-08 · Janet Boldt · PGIMF Worship Services_ Janet Boldt spoke on "I Wonder as I Wander". [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-02-08-janetboldt.mp3) ## A Botanical Reading: Late Bloomer _2026-02-06 · Gathered: Storied Botanicals_ Send us Fan Mail In this short-form episode of Gathered: Storied Botanicals , Allison shares Late Bloomer —a reflective poem about timing, trust, and allowing growth to unfold without force. Inspired by working with flowers and lessons from the garden, this botanical reading is a gentle reminder that ease doesn’t mean something is unearned—and that, like blooms, we open when we’re ready. If this… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1915905/episodes/18624476-a-botanical-reading-late-bloomer.mp3) ## [An Angel with Shoes On](https://pgimf.org/service/an-angel-with-shoes-on) _2026-02-01 · Grace Neudorf · PGIMF Worship Services_ Grace Neudorf spoke on "An Angel with Shoes On". After a pizza lunch, the PGIMF AGM was held in the chapel. [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-02-01-graceneudorf.mp3) ## Gather 'Round: Hellebore & the Cure for Madness _2026-01-25 · Gathered: Storied Botanicals_ Send us Fan Mail What if a flower bloomed between worlds—between poison and medicine, madness and healing, death and rebirth? In this episode of Gathered: Storied Botanicals , I offer a retelling of the Greek myth of Melampus and the daughters of King Proetus, whose divine curse drives them into a feral madness that only a mysterious “black flower” can cure. Woven through this story is the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1915905/episodes/18564146-gather-round-hellebore-the-cure-for-madness.mp3) ## [There’s a new world: Come follow me!](https://pgimf.org/service/there-is-a-new-world-come-follow-me) _2026-01-25 · Joni Sancken · PGIMF Worship Services_ Joni Sancken from the Vancouver School of Theology (VST) spoke to us at Menno Court. [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-01-25-jonisancken.mp3) ## [Who does your treasure serve?](https://pgimf.org/service/who-does-your-treasure-serve) _2026-01-18 · Jodi Spargur · PGIMF Worship Services_ On Sunday, January 18, 2026, Jodi Spargur gave a sermon on "Who does your treasure serve?". Here, she gave a refreshingly novel interpretation on the Parable of the Talents, and in relation with what happened before the parable. As uncomfortable benefactors to the empire, Jodi asserts that Christians should step away from the "forgive and forget" paradigm and step back into the "repent and repair"… [Listen](https://pgimf.org/audio/2026-01-18-jodispargur.mp3) ## [Mission Possible](https://valleylife.org/weekly-podcast/2026/7/2/mission-possible) _2026-01-12 · Brook Fonceca · Valley Life Church_ On Sunday, January 11, 2026, VLC gathered in person and also broadcast online via YouTube. Pastor Stuart Nice shared a message encouraging us to embrace the mission of the kingdom by striving to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and live as Jesus would live if he were me. Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV) Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53ee5088e4b0b3651beeed24/t/6a46d96f824d1f4454efab31/1783028093302/2026-01-11.mp3) ## [Anabaptist Community Bible Sunday](https://pgimf.org/service/anabaptist-community-bible-sunday-1) _2026-01-11 · PGIMF Worship Services_ ## Introducing A Botanical Reading _2026-01-07 · Gathered: Storied Botanicals_ Send us Fan Mail In this short, poetry-centered episode of Gathered: Storied Botanicals , host Allison B. Young shares a poem, Waking This First Night Sharing My Bed . First drafted years ago and revisited after surviving a house fire, the poem reflects on intimacy, home, breath, and the unseen ways we are connected. A Botanical Reading marks a new mini-episode in between the usual podcast format… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1915905/episodes/18467732-introducing-a-botanical-reading.mp3) ## [A Year of Promises and Invitations](https://valleylife.org/weekly-podcast/2026/2/5/a-year-of-promises-and-invitations) _2026-01-05 · Brook Fonceca · Valley Life Church_ On Sunday, January 4, 2026, VLC gathered in person and also broadcast online via YouTube. Pastor Stuart Nice shared a message encouraging us to embrace the invitations of Jesus to see God’s good future for us (Isaiah 43:18-19) by coming to Jesus (Matthew 11:28), choosing to follow him (John 8:12), and making it a priority to spend time with Jesus (John 15:8).… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53ee5088e4b0b3651beeed24/t/6984d9fa89ddbd1047a80929/1770314298467/2026-01-04.mp3) ## [Membership Sunday](https://pgimf.org/service/membership-sunday-4-jan-2026) _2026-01-04 · Natasha Bruce · PGIMF Worship Services_ On the Sunday before Epiphany, we welcomed Natasha Bruce into membership in a worship service designed by Janice Kreider that was led by Veronica Dyck and included communion. NOTE: for privacy reasons, the audio recording is only available to logged-in users. ## [Christ In You: Discovering the Power of Incarnation](https://valleylife.org/weekly-podcast/2026/2/3/christ-in-you-discovering-the-power-of-incarnation) _2025-12-29 · Brook Fonceca · Valley Life Church_ On Sunday, December 28, 2025, VLC gathered in person and also broadcast online via YouTube. Brook Fonceca shared a message on how to discover what it means to experience God’s presence and how to embrace it so that we mature in Christ, finding encouragement and unity as we seek to love God as we love one another. Colossians 1:28–2:3 (NIV) He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53ee5088e4b0b3651beeed24/t/698280c36ce4af36f3126434/1770160367541/2025-12-28.mp3) ## [\[No Worship Service\]](https://pgimf.org/Services/Service/7405) _2025-12-28 · PGIMF Worship Services_