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Thanksgiving Eve Service 2017

I open our Thanksgiving Eve service and introduce the video below. Later in the service I share about the short film, “ All God’s Children," in which I play God. You can now watch that below. Rachel Taylor takes us through Psalm 107.

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11.23.17 12:57 AM - Comment(s)

Reveal the Christ

This morning I open our service at Westchester Chapel telling where I got my dashiki (what I'm wearing in the photo to the left). The fuller story can be found at www.RichDrama.com/Njeri. I share about our current Bible study, “Adjust Our Attitudes” – a study on the Beatitudes, and about my ...

10.23.17 01:00 AM - Comment(s)

John on Jesus and Judgement

This morning at Westchester Chapel, Joyce teaches from Matthew 3:7-12, in which John the Baptist pulls no punches about judgement and the need for Jesus the Savior to avoid eternal suffering.

Pastor Jim Warren opens reading 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. He references his sermon from last we...

10.16.17 12:32 AM - Comment(s)

Embrace the Oddness

I got to introduce worship at Westchester Chapel this morning with a story from growing up on a farm. Here's the video of skipping calves I mention.

Pastor Jim Warren opens our newest sermon series, How to Prepare the Way of the Lord, preaching on Matthew 3:1-6, Luke 3:1-20, Isaiah...

10.09.17 02:41 AM - Comment(s)

Behold He Comes! Rosh Hashanah Service: Listen for the Sound of Hope

This morning I got to blow the shofar for our celebration of Rosh Hashanah at Westchester Chapel.

Dr. Linda Warren speaks of the Feast of Trumpets (literally "Sounding") from Lev. 23: 23-25 as Pastor Jim Warren leads the congregation in Scripture readings and spoken worship of the Lord. &...

09.18.17 12:15 AM - Comment(s)

Recovering the Awe of God

This morning at Westchester Chapel Joyce puts recent events in the light of Scripture as she leads the congregation in a celebration of the Lord's Supper.

Pastor Jim Warren preaches on Recovering the Awe of God from Malachi, with references to Naaman and Jeremiah's letter to the exiles. God ...

09.11.17 12:19 AM - Comment(s)

"The Narrow Path"

Photo by Jan Carroll, used by permission

“The Narrow Path”

by Jerry Carroll, used by permission

Satan had his way

I was living in sin

Taking me down time and time

again

The “Word” was there

But I refuse to hear

Crying inside but never

Shedding a tear

But from a “Fisherma...

09.10.17 11:09 PM - Comment(s)

Expect a Holy Shaking!

Joyce opened today's service at Westchester Chapel praying on today's National Day of Prayer for the victims of Hurricane Harvey, which devastated Houston and badly damaged many other communities in Texas and Louisiana. Joyce also prayed for those students and teachers starting new school years and ...

09.04.17 12:43 AM - Comment(s)

Weeping and Praising

Photo by Jan C.

I got to open the service this morning at Westchester Chapel talking about this photo of the Cross in the clouds.

Rachel Taylor preaches on Ezra 3:8-13. She shares her experience at the TAM Conservatory. Joyce prays over the sermon. Rachel mentions the final performance of Cele...

08.28.17 02:29 AM - Comment(s)

His Promise and his Presence

This morning Joyce taught on Haggai 2:1-9. She made reference to the Salvation Army's TAM Conservatory as well as The Glory Shop, which was launched by a Conservatory alumna.

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08.21.17 12:14 AM - Comment(s)

Conservatory Report

This morning I got to share a report about the Salvation Army's Territorial Arts Ministry Conservatory, and I made reference to a series of Divine appointments that occurred yesterday, which you can read about here.

Pastor Jim Warren preached on Haggai 1:1-15, 2:15 and 18. Pastor Linda...

08.14.17 01:00 AM - Comment(s)

Dream a Little Dream of Me

Dr. Linda Warren opens Westchester Chapel's new series on Dislocation and Expectation, teaching on Jeremiah 29:1-14.

In this series, our leadership team will teach on the dislocation -- the difference between man’s view and God’s view . . . mysteries arise from the throne of Grace -- not unsolvabl...

08.06.17 07:18 PM - Comment(s)

Give Thanks to the Lord

This morning I got to lead Westchester Chapel in giving thanks for all the Lord has done for Westchester Chapel through Psalm 136.

Pastors Jim and Linda Warren bring 1 Chronicles 16:1-9 and 2 Chronicles 20 to life in a variety of ways. Dr. Linda leads us in the Eucharist. Pastor Jim me...

07.31.17 01:19 AM - Comment(s)

Celebrate Fellowship

Rich and Pastor Joyce on the
Sea of Galilee.

Joyce and I were tasked with creatively summarizing Westchester Chapel's year-and-a-half-long sermon series, The Great Gift of Fellowship. I used a sociogram (though I didn't tell them that!), which is a tool developed through sociodrama. The results were ...

07.23.17 11:37 PM - Comment(s)

Fellowship: Jesus Is with You in Mission

I got to open this morning's service at Westchester Chapel, and I did so by sharing about an upcoming booking, which I'll share more about later. I also introduced the film The Pilgrim's Progress, for which we hosted the NYC Premiere.

Pastor Jim Warren preaches on Matthew 28:16-20. He mentio...

07.16.17 09:36 PM - Comment(s)

Restoring Fellowship

Joyce celebrates Father's Day by teaching on Matthew 27:45-56. She mentions the confirmation of my grandfather's Salvation. Opening by Pastor Jim Warren. Communion by Dr. Linda Warren.

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06.18.17 09:29 PM - Comment(s)

Fellowship with Jesus: Lavish Love

Joyce teaches on Matthew 26:1-16 at Westchester Chapel Church of the Nazarene. I open the service sharing highlights from District Assembly and showing my award for Best Actor in a Short Film to my church family who helped me win it! I also mention the story Pastor Larry Mancini tells in ...

05.14.17 10:51 PM - Comment(s)

Evaluating w/ Jesus Values: Riches

The morning after I won Best Lead Actor in a Short Film at the International Christian Film Festival in Orlando for my performance in " A Matter of Perspective" our church, Westchester Chapel Church of the Nazarene, celebrated the award!

Dr. Linda Warren teaches on M...

05.07.17 10:52 PM - Comment(s)

Remain In Fellowship – Remain Ready

In this service at Westchester Chapel I open the service and introduce the short films A Matter of Perspective and One Day. I also mention Twin Rocks Friends Camp and the Joni and Friends performance that put me in touch with the filmmakers of A Matter of Pers...

04.30.17 11:02 PM - Comment(s)

Easter Fellowship: Turn to the One Who Knows Your Name

Joyce teaches on John 20:1-18, and she shares one of her funniest stories from her corporate career! Pastor Jim Warren opens the service with "Happy Resurrection Day" in the numerous languages of our congregation, and Pastor Linda Warren prays over the children and the sermon.

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04.16.17 11:04 PM - Comment(s)

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