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Strength Enough To Shine

Butler Memorial Presbyterian Church February 14, 2010 St. Valentine’s Day, Transfiguration Sunday, Black History Month Exodus 34:29-35, Luke 9:28-43a Main Idea: In Christ we find our mountain top experience and our true home. Through Christ we are blessed, sanctified, and made to shine in a way that others can see God’s presence in the midst of our imperfection. Context: Buttler memorial is a very traditional worshiping community in the African American and Presbyterian traditions. Their Pastor just retired and the are seeking to fill the pulpit while discerning God's will in moving forward. Good morning! I bring you greetings this morning, as I do to any congregation in which I am wearing this stole, from the country of Ghana. In the year of 2000, I was privileged to join a delegation from Union Seminary in Richmond to experience the culture and Christianity of Ghana for three weeks. It was a life changing experience. There is no division between life and faith