Timberline Old Town

While Darren is on sabbatical, we're in a series called Voices - exploring the different voices around us (call them wisdom, if you want) that might act as guides on the pilgrimage to the heart of Christ.  Each week, the speaker will act as the guide to exploring a different voice of their choosing. The guest speakers invited are some of the voices we want people to hear.   TEXT 2 Chronicles 5:11-14 Mark 7:31-37 TAKEAWAYS Be mindful this week about when you feel the need to interrupt or interject in a conversation. Ask, "Why?" Change one routine this week. At least three times this week, set a timer for 4’33”. Sit in silence, with the word Ephphatha in your mind. See what the Spirit might reveal to you. Consider reading these books: Reaching Out by Henri Nouwen   Interrupting Silence by Walter Brueggemann   Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson   BENEDICTION Be Opened by Malcolm Guite Be opened. Oh if only we might be! Speak to a heart that’s closed in on itself: ‘Be opened and the truth will set you free’, S