Snippets Last week I mentioned ways that we might try to grow in our spiritual life and deepen our connection to God. This week, as we continue to seek new ways of improving our lives during the new year, I thought it would be helpful to mention ways we can grow in our discipleship. God… Read More »

Feeling Different Yet? We are 10 days into the new year. That’s 10 days into healthy living, organized closets, nurtured relationships, a better handle on finances, or whatever else you may have resolved to do in 2024. So here are a few questions for you: How is it going?  Are you feeling different yet? Have… Read More »

Searching for Shalom I don’t know if you have heard, however, there will be no Christmas celebration in Bethlehem this year because of the war between Israel and Palestine. Usually it is the busiest time of the year with Christians from around the world making the pilgrimage to the city of Christ’ birth. This year… Read More »

I Will Light Candles Our theme for Advent is “How Does a Weary World Rejoice?” The first two Sundays of Advent through our time of worship we have been ruminating on finding joy in the simple things in life that come to us through God, and also, finding joy in our connection to others. In… Read More »

The Search Begins! The Session has called for a Congregational meeting for Sunday, December 10th to hear the recommendation of names from the Nominating Committee for the selection of the Pastor Search Committee. The Nominating Committee has prayerfully and faithfully been guided by the Holy Spirit to a cross section of members that represents the… Read More »

How Does a Weary World Rejoice? This week we begin the season of Advent. It is a time of waiting for the coming of the Christ Child. And as we wait, we prepare. Our theme for this time is “How Does a Weary World Rejoice?” How do we find joy in a world that is… Read More »

Gratitude It is November. The season of gratitude is upon us.  We find ourselves preparing for that great Thanksgiving feast; a celebration of all we have to be grateful for in life! The first harvest feast took place between the Plymouth Colonists and the Wampanoag Indians in 1621.  Other colonies had celebrations as well when… Read More »

Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  I always assumed that the Doxology had its origins as a hymn from the ancient church. My assumption comes from the title. In Greek “Doxa” means to praise and… Read More »

Time and Talents When I was a child I remember singing the “Magic Penny Song” Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, you’ll end up having more. It’s just like a magic penny. Hold it tight and you won’t have… Read More »

Grateful In Ephesians 1:15-19 Paul writes “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people,  I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may… Read More »