by David Browder In Bible Study this morning (Wednesday, 3/3), we are going to be studying Ephesians 3:1-13. In it, the Apostle Paul is writing to the church in Ephesus (a very wealthy city on the western coast of present-day Turkey) about the extension of the Gospel to the Gentiles. It is a glorious announcement — glorious partly because that extension includes you and me! The Apostle continues in verses 11-13 of Ephesians 3: This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory. (ESV) A couple of weeks ago, we had a monumental freeze here in Houston and all around Texas. In any given year, this would be quite an event. For us, though, it was just the latest in a long string of events: hurricanes, floods, pandemics, ice storms… for goodness’ sake! It is enough to begin wondering: am…
Music Notes, News
Notes on the Music for Lent 3

by Bryan Anderson, Director of Music Our service this third Sunday in Lent features the anthem “Nolo mortem peccatoris,” composed by the Elizabethan musician Thomas Morley. The text is actually in English, other than the titular line, which is repeated at the end of each stanza as a litany. It is from Ezekiel 33: “I…
From the Rector
Cold Weather Update 2/17

Due to our record cold weather, continuing power outages and unsafe conditions, our Ash Wednesday service on campus has been cancelled. Please join our Rector, David Browder, at 5 PM on Facebook Live for Evening Prayer. Our Sunday service will be held in person and online as usual. Wednesday’s Epistle email newsletter will go out…
Sermons
Judgment & Grace to Law Breakers – David Browder

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent by David Browder preached on February 28, 2021…
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