The Messenger – November 2014

Happy Thanksgiving Church Family,

In 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 Paul writes be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Thanksgiving will soon be upon us and as people gather around their table in celebration they’ll take the time to pray and share the [...]

TheMessenger – October 2014

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Church Family,

God surely has blessed me in giving me the opportunity to serve with you in partnership to spread the gospel.

So where do we begin? In my morning devotions I was reading in Psalms 46:10 where It says “Be still and know that I am God”. This really [...]

The Messenger – September 2014

Celebrate Labor Day

Labor Day, first celebrated in 1882, provides a day of rest for working Americans, showing their importance to the country’s well-being.

Christians see work as a gift and command from God. Adam was put in the Garden to “till it and keep it” (Genesis 2:15, NRSV). Even Jesus chose workers to help [...]

The Messenger – August 2014

Thank God For Good Music

I believe music is a big part of our praise and glory to God and of Franklin Hill Presbyterian Church.

“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul,” said Martin Luther. Of course, he never heard intense rap or loud rock ’n’ [...]

The Messenger – July 2014

America’s Powerful Document

One of the few remaining copies of the Declaration of Independence was put on display last October in Phoenix. A reporter for The Arizona Republic asked 11 citizens why the document was still relevant today. Here is a summary of their comments:

“It is like a Bible that has been in the [...]