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    <title>Asbury First UMC - Episodes Tagged with “Spirituals”</title>
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    <description>Our mission is simple. It’s also massive. Love God and neighbor. Live fully. Serve all. Repeat. What does that look like for you? Join us and find out.  If you believe in love, in action, in service, you belong here. Worship is the center of our life as a congregation. And we welcome all to join us. 
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    <itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Our mission is simple. It’s also massive. Love God and neighbor. Live fully. Serve all. Repeat. What does that look like for you? Join us and find out.  If you believe in love, in action, in service, you belong here. Worship is the center of our life as a congregation. And we welcome all to join us. 
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  <title>"Shout Till the Walls Fall Down" — Rev. Jackie Nelson</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>"Shout Till the Walls Fall Down" — Rev. Jackie Nelson — February 28, 2021, , preached at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5, 15-16
Join us in learning from traditional spirituals for the last week of Black History Month. We hope you'll listen and learn from these spirituals, but also consider them while taking action to SHOUT until the walls come down. Take some time to listen to Rev. Jacqueline Nelson's powerful sermon on "Shout Till the Walls Fall Down."
This week's Lenten Challenge: Bring down a wall in your life. Take the first step toward reconciliation. 
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<p>Join us in learning from traditional spirituals for the last week of Black History Month. We hope you&#39;ll listen and learn from these spirituals, but also consider them while taking action to SHOUT until the walls come down. Take some time to listen to Rev. Jacqueline Nelson&#39;s powerful sermon on &quot;Shout Till the Walls Fall Down.&quot;<br>
<em>This week&#39;s Lenten Challenge: Bring down a wall in your life. Take the first step toward reconciliation.</em></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/570a134b-d7aa-46a5-aa6d-a47700139b79">Support Asbury First UMC</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5, 15-16</strong></p>

<p>Join us in learning from traditional spirituals for the last week of Black History Month. We hope you&#39;ll listen and learn from these spirituals, but also consider them while taking action to SHOUT until the walls come down. Take some time to listen to Rev. Jacqueline Nelson&#39;s powerful sermon on &quot;Shout Till the Walls Fall Down.&quot;<br>
<em>This week&#39;s Lenten Challenge: Bring down a wall in your life. Take the first step toward reconciliation.</em></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/570a134b-d7aa-46a5-aa6d-a47700139b79">Support Asbury First UMC</a></p>]]>
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  <title>"Wade in the Water" — Rev. Jackie Nelson</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>"Wade in the Water" — Rev. Jackie Nelson — February 21, 2021, preached at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17
Join us in learning from traditional spirituals during Black History Month. Dive deeper into the meaning of how for Africans in America, water was able to bring about freedom in one way or another. Take some time to listen to Rev. Jacqueline Nelson's sermon on "Wade in the Water."
This week's Lenten Challenge: Commit to having a conversation that you’ve been avoiding. 
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17</strong><br>
Join us in learning from traditional spirituals during Black History Month. Dive deeper into the meaning of how for Africans in America, water was able to bring about freedom in one way or another. Take some time to listen to Rev. Jacqueline Nelson&#39;s sermon on &quot;Wade in the Water.&quot;<br>
<em>This week&#39;s Lenten Challenge: Commit to having a conversation that you’ve been avoiding.</em></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/570a134b-d7aa-46a5-aa6d-a47700139b79">Support Asbury First UMC</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17</strong><br>
Join us in learning from traditional spirituals during Black History Month. Dive deeper into the meaning of how for Africans in America, water was able to bring about freedom in one way or another. Take some time to listen to Rev. Jacqueline Nelson&#39;s sermon on &quot;Wade in the Water.&quot;<br>
<em>This week&#39;s Lenten Challenge: Commit to having a conversation that you’ve been avoiding.</em></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/570a134b-d7aa-46a5-aa6d-a47700139b79">Support Asbury First UMC</a></p>]]>
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  <title>"Is There a Balm?" — Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>"Is There a Balm?" — Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister — February 14, 2021, preached at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-9:3
Join us in learning from traditional spirituals during Black History Month. The last year has been hard for everyone, but there is still hope with the "Balm of Gilead." Take some time to listen to Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady's sermon on "Is There a Balm?" 
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-9:3</strong></p>

<p>Join us in learning from traditional spirituals during Black History Month. The last year has been hard for everyone, but there is still hope with the &quot;Balm of Gilead.&quot; Take some time to listen to Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady&#39;s sermon on &quot;Is There a Balm?&quot;</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/570a134b-d7aa-46a5-aa6d-a47700139b79">Support Asbury First UMC</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-9:3</strong></p>

<p>Join us in learning from traditional spirituals during Black History Month. The last year has been hard for everyone, but there is still hope with the &quot;Balm of Gilead.&quot; Take some time to listen to Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady&#39;s sermon on &quot;Is There a Balm?&quot;</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/570a134b-d7aa-46a5-aa6d-a47700139b79">Support Asbury First UMC</a></p>]]>
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  <title>"Deep River" — Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>"Deep River" — Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister — February 7, 2021, preached at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>21:06</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7
Join us in learning from traditional spirituals and how to bridge the divide during Black History Month. Take some time to listen to Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady's sermon on the "Deep River." 
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7</strong></p>

<p>Join us in learning from traditional spirituals and how to bridge the divide during Black History Month. Take some time to listen to Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady&#39;s sermon on the &quot;Deep River.&quot;</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/570a134b-d7aa-46a5-aa6d-a47700139b79">Support Asbury First UMC</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7</strong></p>

<p>Join us in learning from traditional spirituals and how to bridge the divide during Black History Month. Take some time to listen to Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady&#39;s sermon on the &quot;Deep River.&quot;</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/570a134b-d7aa-46a5-aa6d-a47700139b79">Support Asbury First UMC</a></p>]]>
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