August 17 Worship: "Auntie Mame"

Again on Sunday the weather looked ominous, but no rain fell from the dark morning clouds.  But there was plenty going on at Eastgate, including a number of concerns weighing on various people, as well as many joys to share.  Needless to say, there were plenty of reasons to pray to God and to praise God as we gathered together.

We again continued the Summer Blockbuster Sermon Series, considering the boisterous comedy Auntie Mame.  This tale of an irrepressible woman seeking to suck the marrow out of life (played by the also irrepressible Rosalind Russell), seemed the perfect story to consider the teaching of Qoheleth in Ecclesiastes, that the best way to live is to eat, drink, and find joy in one's labor.  If there is wisdom in Qoheleth's approach to life, with its many seasons, the question seems to be why it is so hard to live such a life?

If you missed Sunday's sermon, if you'd like to listen to it again, or if you'd like to share it with others, you can find an audio recording here.

You can also listen to the Communion meditation and the closing benediction.