The Messenger – May 2013

From the Pastor’s Desk

“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV “Pray continually.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NIV

Irenaeus, one of the ‘fathers’ of the early church, captured in a poignant sentence a dimension of prayer: “The glory of God is man fully alive. “ (The Workbook of Living Prayer) He goes on to say that [...]

The Messenger – April 2013

From the Pastor’s Desk

I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine can peace afford.

-Old Hymn

In the life of the church, we often see the pews fill more during the special holidays. Advent and Lent seem to be a time when people seem to feel a [...]

The Messenger – March 2013

From the Pastor’s Desk

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

This verse is probably one of the first ones we ever memorized in Sunday School. It has been said to be “the gospel, [...]

The Messenger – February 2013

From the Pastor’s Desk

“When they heard this, they were silenced. And they praised God, saying, “Then God has given even to the Gentiles the repentance that leads to life.”

Acts 11:18

This verse comes at the end of the passage about Peter’s vision about the animals they could eat (Acts 11:1-18) It [...]

The Messenger – January 2013

From the Pastor’s Desk

 

“To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.”

1 Peter 2:21

      As I write this article, I have had two disturbing events happen that cause me to wonder how much of an example I [...]