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      Sunday, August 16, 2009  

Sermon:    Thank God!                     

Guest Preacher:         The Rev. Linda Culbertson

 

Sermon text:        Ephesians 5: 15-20

15 Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17 So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, 20 giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

 

The Rev. Linda L. Culbertson was born and raised in Southern California.  She received a B.S. in Anthropology and Behavioral Sciences from California State University in Dominguez Hills.  Her career path began as an elementary school teacher, followed by an appointment as a community relations specialist for the Los Angeles Unified School District. During this period in her life, Linda was a member of St. Luke's and served as a deacon and a choir member.

 

An active lay person of the Presbytery of the Pacific since high school, Linda further pursued the call to ministry.  In 1986, she received an MDIV from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago.  Linda has served as the director of a specialized ministry and as an interim pastor.  She was called to the Presbytery of the Pacific in 1992 as the Associate General Presbyter for Congregational Life, and served the Presbytery as the Acting General Presbyter until August 1998.

 

In September 1998, the Rev. Culbertson was elected General Presbyter of the Presbytery of the Pacific.  The Presbytery's mission field is one of the most diverse, multicultural regions in the country.

 

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