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Dragonfly Metamorphosis

5/1/2022

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In today's service Pastor Martha described the incredible metamorphosis of a dragonfly,  
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The John Roedel Poem from Sunday

4/24/2022

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my brain and heart divorced a decade ago over who was to blame about how big of a mess I have become.

Eventually, they couldn't be in the same room with each other now my head and heart share custody of me

I stay with my brain during the week and my heart gets me on weekends. they never speak to one another - instead, they give me the same note to pass to each other every week; and their notes they send to one another always says the same thing: "This is all your fault"

on Sundays my heart complains about how my head has let me down in the past and on Wednesday my head lists all of the times my heart has screwed things up for me in the future.

they blame each other for the state of my life. there's been a lot of yelling - and crying. so, lately, I've been spending a lot of time with my gut, who serves as my unofficial therapist. most nights, I sneak out of the window in my ribcage and slide down my spine and collapse on my gut's plush leather chair that's always open for me

and I just sit sit sit sit until the sun comes up. last evening, my gut asked me if I was having a hard time being caught between my heart and my head. I nodded. I said I didn't know if I could live with either of them anymore, "my heart is always sad about something that happened yesterday while my head is always worried about something that may happen tomorrow," I lamented.

my gut squeezed my hand, "I just can't live with my mistakes of the past or my anxiety about the future," I sighed. my gut smiled and said: "in that case, you should go stay with your lungs for a while,". I was confused - the look on my face gave it away. "if you are exhausted about your heart's obsession with the fixed past and your mind's focus on the uncertain future your lungs are the perfect place for you:
there is no yesterday in your lungs
there is no tomorrow there either
there is only now
there is only inhale
there is only exhale
there is only this moment
there is only breath
and in that breath, you can rest while your heart and head work their relationship out."

this morning, while my brain was busy reading tea leaves and while my heart was staring at old photographs, I packed a little bag and walked to the door of my lungs. before I could even knock, she opened the door with a smile and as a gust of air embraced me she said "what took you so long?"
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~ John Roedel
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Distributing Bag Lunches this Saturday

4/24/2022

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TRC will again prepare and distribute lunches throughout downtown St Paul. Join us this Saturday.
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March 20 Really IS Mr Rogers Day

3/20/2022

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On March 20, 2021, Presbyterians across the United States paid tribute to the ordained Presbyterian minister and iconic children’s television host through acts such as distributing care packages, hiding rocks painted with uplifting messages in local parks, and hosting neighborhood gatherings.
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“Last year, we were so inspired by all of the churches that recognized the first Mister Rogers Day,” said Stephanie Fritz, Mission Coordinator for Christian Formation. “They really took on the spirit of Mister Rogers’ work and life with service projects, supporting area businesses and neighbors, and spreading joy.”
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2022 Flower Sale [ENDED for 2022]

2/5/2022

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Celebrate the coming of Spring!
TRC is teaming with Gertens for a limited time to offer local, beautiful plants to beautify lives, represent hope and growth, and benefit the church.
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Ordering is easy, on-line, and available here.
​If the page prompts you for a 'store number', enter '369'.
​Orders can also be made at the church following services through April 5th.
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Be the Message of Hope

1/26/2022

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Thinking about volunteering to speak? You'll never find a more friendly audience than your friends at TRC -- and your message could really reach someone.

​Here are a few pointers you may want to incorporate:
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  1. Nervousness Is Normal
    The best way to overcome anxiety is to prepare, prepare, and prepare some more. 
  2. Know Your Audience. Your Speech Is About Them, Not You
    I always start with a prayer that my 'tongue' might get out of the way of my message.
  3. Stay close to the microphone.
    If you hear feedback, while it may seem natural to back off the mic, you actually want to move towards the mic.
  4. End on time
    Make part of your practicing to get your thoughts across within the time allotted.
  5. Let Your Personality Come Through.
    Be yourself. 
  6. Tell Stories, Use Humor, and Effective Language.
    Inject a funny anecdote in your presentation. Audiences generally like a personal touch in a speech. A story can also accomplish that.
  7. Don’t Read Unless You Have to; work from an Outline.
    ​Reading from a script fractures the interpersonal connection. By maintaining eye contact with the audience, you keep the focus on yourself and your message. A brief outline can serve to jog your memory and keep you on track. Eyes-up also allows you to see any time-keeper's signals.
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New Year Celebration at TRC

12/23/2021

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Celebrate a sober new year
at The Recovery Church
Food, Live DJ, Music, Fun

​All are welcome
($5 donation at the door)


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December 31, 
7:00pm Dinner ($7 donation)
8:00pm Photo Booth
10:00pm Raffle Drawing
Midnight: Celebrate 2022
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Christmas Schedule

12/23/2021

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Join Us this Friday Dec 24 th ,
​at 7:00PM for our 
Christmas Eve Service
All are welcome to attend in person!!!
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New Resource added to our site

12/12/2021

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Check out "Start Your Recovery", a valuable tool for people with substance use disorder; a well-designed site with seemingly endless recovery resources.

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Start Your Recovery
StartYourRecovery.org
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THE RECOVERY CHURCH YARD CLEAN-UP

5/15/2021

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The Recovery Church will be holding its annual Clean – Up on the 15th of May.  Join us as we prepare for outdoor services this summer. Bring friends along to help, the more the merrier.

​This is a great opportunity for service and fellowship.

Sponsored by The Recovery Church
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