One of the churches I served is the University United Methodist Church located in Irvine.

One of the churches I served is the University United Methodist Church located in Irvine.

We’re talking about Karma today, all of us have some relationship with the concept, although we may not understand it in the same way.

Our focus today is the first portion of the scripture reading. I’m going to paraphrase with some comment. Jesus was headed to Jerusalem.

Elijah lived in the 9th century BC. That’s about 3000 years ago. He shows up in the Book of 1 Kings with no fanfare.

I have a dear friend named Barbara Kilgore… the Rev. Dr. Barbara Kilgore. Barbara and I were in seminary together along with her husband John.

Let’s begin with reflection. When we have a birthday we’ll often reflect on our lives. Today is Pentecost… affectionately known as the birthday of the church.

Some of you know my sister, Kelly. She lives in New Zealand. She is married to Neal, who is a Kiwi. Neal is an engineer specializing in water projects. He spent many years working for Team New Zealand.

During the summer after my freshman year of college I toured with a gospel music group called the Continental Singers. They were fashioned after Up With People, which may be a more familiar name.