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A Time of Change

April 27, 2020 by Bishop Andy Taylor Leave a Comment

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey … [Read more...]

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Christ is With Us

April 9, 2020 by Bishop Andy Taylor Leave a Comment

But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.' This is my message for you."   -  Matthew 28: 5-7 Dear … [Read more...]

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Giving Thanks in This Time of Battling the Spread of COVID-19

March 21, 2020 by Bishop Andy Taylor Leave a Comment

Rejoice always, prayer without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 Dear siblings in Christ, members and friends of the Pacifica Synod, Tomorrow, Sunday, marks for … [Read more...]

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Our God is Our Refuge and Strength

March 14, 2020 by Bishop Andy Taylor 2 Comments

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth should change…          Psalm 46:1-2a  Dear members and friends of the Pacifica Synod, The earth seems to have changed a lot in the past week. On Wednesday and Thursday, I met in person with pastors and deacons from San Diego county, and we discussed what we would do about the … [Read more...]

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A Sanctuary Church Body: What Does This Mean?

August 13, 2019 by Bishop Andy Taylor Leave a Comment

The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God. - Leviticus 19:34 Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about … [Read more...]

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