The Messenger – September 2013

From the Pastor’s Desk

“Jesus bids us shine, with clear, pure light,Like a little candle burning in the night;In this world of darkness, we must shine,You in your small corner, and I in mine.       – Tabernacle Hymns, p. 256

This hymn made me remember a first grader saying a program in The Children’s Program [...]

The Messenger – August 2013

From the Pastor’s Desk

“You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit.”

– Job 10:12

At a retreat, one time, the leader asked us to do an exercise. He said, “Write down what you would like printed on your tomb stone. I wrote down, “I tried!“

It [...]

The Messenger – July 2013

From the Pastor’s Desk

“Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, No exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless – that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing.

- 1 Peter 3:8 & 9 The [...]

The Messenger – June 2013

From the Pastor’s Desk

“Let the parents bequeath to their children not riches, but the spirit of reverence.”

                                                                                                                        Plato

 

I wish I were braver!  So many things seem to be snatched out of our hands any more.  I know we should not be the SILENT MAJORITY, but somehow I seem to wish someone [...]

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 [...]