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Sunday, January 31, 2010
What Do Presbyterians Believe?
During today's sermon, Pastor Reinhard brought up many provocative and challenging questions. What do Presbyterians believe? What do Christians believe? What do you believe? What does "Jesus is Lord" mean? What additional questions did the sermon raise with you?
Lydia Albert at Miraleste Intermediate School Talent Show - 29Jan'10
Lydia sings "On My Own"
to a full house.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Model of Temple in Jerusalem
A retired farmer has spent more than 30 years building an enormous scale model of a Biblical temple.
Last Updated: 12:44PM GMT 26 Feb 2009
Alec Gerrard has spent 30 years constructing the ancient Herod's Temple
Photo: GEOFF ROBINSON
Alec Garrard, 78, has dedicated a massive 33,000 hours to constructing the ancient Herod's Temple, which measures a whopping 20ft by 12ft.
The pensioner has hand-baked and painted every clay brick and tile and even sculpted 4,000 tiny human figures to populate the courtyards.
Historical experts believe the model is the best representation in the world of what the Jewish temple actually looked like and it has attracted thousands of visitors from all over the globe.
But Mr Garrard, who started the elaborate project in his 40's, says his masterpiece will not be finished in his lifetime.
"I've always loved making models and as I was getting older I started to think about making one big project which would see me through to the end of my life," he said.
"I have an interest in buildings and religion so I thought maybe I could combine the two and I came up with the idea of doing the Temple.
"I'd seen one or two examples of it in Biblical exhibitions, but I thought they were rubbish and I knew I could do better.
"I have been working on it for decades but it will never be finished as I'm always finding something new to add."
Mr Garrard, from Norfolk, spent more than three years researching the Temple, which was destroyed by the Romans 2000 years ago and deemed to be one of the most remarkable buildings of ancient times.
He then started to construct the amazing 1:100 scale model, which is now housed in a huge building in his back garden.
"Everything is made by hand. I cut plywood frames for the walls and buildings and all the clay bricks and tiles were baked in the oven then stuck together," he said.
Mr Garrard sculpted and painted 4,000 figures, measuring just half an inch and all wearing their correct costumes including 32 versions of Jesus.
Visitors come from all over the world to see the model and Mr Garrard provides binoculars so they can see all the details.
In Pictures: Model of Herod's Temple
All Pictures by: Geoff Robinson Photography
Now, here's a model of biblical proportions. A retired farmer has spent more than 30 years building an enormous scale model of Herod's temple - and it is still not finished
Alec Garrard, 78, has dedicated a massive 33,000 hours to constructing the ancient temple, which measures a whopping 20ft by 12ft
The pensioner has hand-baked and painted every clay brick and tile and even sculpted 4,000 tiny human figures to populate the courtyards
But Mr Garrard, who started the epic project in his 40s, says his masterpiece will not be finished in his lifetime
"I have an interest in buildings and religion so I thought maybe I could combine the two and I came up with the idea of doing the temple"
"I'd seen one or two examples of it in Biblical exhibitions, but I thought they were rubbish and I knew I could do better"
"I have also sculpted and painted 4,000 figures, measuring just half an inch and all wearing their correct costumes"
"Each one takes about three hours to make and there are 32 versions of Jesus, although no one can ever spot him no matter how religious they are"
Visitors come from all over the world to see the model and Mr Garrard provides binoculars so they can see all the details
"I personally know all the top archaeologists from Jerusalem and I've had experts from the British Museum visit," he says
But he chases the money-changers out of the temple: "I've had a lot of offers from people to buy it, but it's not for sale"
He says his wife Kathleen thinks he is mad
He adds: "She wishes she'd married a normal person"
Mr Garrard, from Norfolk, spent more than three years researching the temple, which was destroyed by the Romans 2,000 years ago and deemed to be one of the most remarkable buildings of ancient times
He then started to construct the amazing 1:100 scale model, which is now housed in a huge building in his back garden
"Everything is made by hand.. I cut plywood frames for the walls and buildings and all the clay bricks and tiles were baked in the oven then stuck together," he says
Built in 19BC by King Herod the Great, the temple was flattened in AD70, just six years after completion
In its heyday the temple complex covered 36 acres - four times the area of Windsor Castle
The Temple was probably located on the site of what today's Jews call the Temple Mount and also is the location of the Islamic mosque, Dome of the Rock.
Last Updated: 12:44PM GMT 26 Feb 2009
Alec Gerrard has spent 30 years constructing the ancient Herod's Temple
Photo: GEOFF ROBINSON
Alec Garrard, 78, has dedicated a massive 33,000 hours to constructing the ancient Herod's Temple, which measures a whopping 20ft by 12ft.
The pensioner has hand-baked and painted every clay brick and tile and even sculpted 4,000 tiny human figures to populate the courtyards.
Historical experts believe the model is the best representation in the world of what the Jewish temple actually looked like and it has attracted thousands of visitors from all over the globe.
But Mr Garrard, who started the elaborate project in his 40's, says his masterpiece will not be finished in his lifetime.
"I've always loved making models and as I was getting older I started to think about making one big project which would see me through to the end of my life," he said.
"I have an interest in buildings and religion so I thought maybe I could combine the two and I came up with the idea of doing the Temple.
"I'd seen one or two examples of it in Biblical exhibitions, but I thought they were rubbish and I knew I could do better.
"I have been working on it for decades but it will never be finished as I'm always finding something new to add."
Mr Garrard, from Norfolk, spent more than three years researching the Temple, which was destroyed by the Romans 2000 years ago and deemed to be one of the most remarkable buildings of ancient times.
He then started to construct the amazing 1:100 scale model, which is now housed in a huge building in his back garden.
"Everything is made by hand. I cut plywood frames for the walls and buildings and all the clay bricks and tiles were baked in the oven then stuck together," he said.
Mr Garrard sculpted and painted 4,000 figures, measuring just half an inch and all wearing their correct costumes including 32 versions of Jesus.
Visitors come from all over the world to see the model and Mr Garrard provides binoculars so they can see all the details.
In Pictures: Model of Herod's Temple
All Pictures by: Geoff Robinson Photography
Now, here's a model of biblical proportions. A retired farmer has spent more than 30 years building an enormous scale model of Herod's temple - and it is still not finished
Alec Garrard, 78, has dedicated a massive 33,000 hours to constructing the ancient temple, which measures a whopping 20ft by 12ft
The pensioner has hand-baked and painted every clay brick and tile and even sculpted 4,000 tiny human figures to populate the courtyards
But Mr Garrard, who started the epic project in his 40s, says his masterpiece will not be finished in his lifetime
"I have an interest in buildings and religion so I thought maybe I could combine the two and I came up with the idea of doing the temple"
"I'd seen one or two examples of it in Biblical exhibitions, but I thought they were rubbish and I knew I could do better"
"I have also sculpted and painted 4,000 figures, measuring just half an inch and all wearing their correct costumes"
"Each one takes about three hours to make and there are 32 versions of Jesus, although no one can ever spot him no matter how religious they are"
Visitors come from all over the world to see the model and Mr Garrard provides binoculars so they can see all the details
"I personally know all the top archaeologists from Jerusalem and I've had experts from the British Museum visit," he says
But he chases the money-changers out of the temple: "I've had a lot of offers from people to buy it, but it's not for sale"
He says his wife Kathleen thinks he is mad
He adds: "She wishes she'd married a normal person"
Mr Garrard, from Norfolk, spent more than three years researching the temple, which was destroyed by the Romans 2,000 years ago and deemed to be one of the most remarkable buildings of ancient times
He then started to construct the amazing 1:100 scale model, which is now housed in a huge building in his back garden
"Everything is made by hand.. I cut plywood frames for the walls and buildings and all the clay bricks and tiles were baked in the oven then stuck together," he says
Built in 19BC by King Herod the Great, the temple was flattened in AD70, just six years after completion
In its heyday the temple complex covered 36 acres - four times the area of Windsor Castle
The Temple was probably located on the site of what today's Jews call the Temple Mount and also is the location of the Islamic mosque, Dome of the Rock. Monday, January 4, 2010
Come Worship with Us!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Dear Friends,
As a welcoming and inclusive congregation, we have the privilege this Sunday to host Rabbi Isaac Jeret and our friends from Congregation Ner Tamid. They will be our guests in worship, to be followed by a question and answer forum over a potluck luncheon in our new community room.
During the worship service, Rabbi Jeret and I will engage in a dialogue on the topic
Who are the Chosen? The notion that God has chosen particular communities and individuals is deeply rooted in both the Jewish as well as our own Presbyterian tradition. This belief has provided meaning and comfort to countless believers throughout history. It has also led to deep divisions and mutual hostility between our traditions. Is it possible to retain one without the other?
All of us are then invited to be part of the conversation on this topic over a potluck luncheon following the service. In the spirit of hospitality, I have asked Rabbi Jeret what we as the hosts should know about dietary guidelines in order to make our guests feel truly welcome in our midst. He suggested that it would be best if we could serve a no-meat, no-poultry meal. If fish dishes are included, it should be a fish with fins and scales (tuna and salmon are the easiest examples).
In order to help us plan, please RSVP to the church office via email office@stlukespres.com or phone (310) 377-2825 to let us know that you will be attending and what kind of dish you would like to contribute.
This Sunday’s events are not just a wonderful opportunity for us to learn and make new friends. They are also particularly suited for us to reach out and welcome others into our midst – not just our Jewish brothers and sisters - but also friends, family, and neighbors. So, spread the word, come yourself, and bring your neighbors, friends, or strangers.
Blessings,
Pastor Reinhard
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