Following Jesus called the disciples saying, “Come, follow me.” And he calls each of us to follow as well. The call to discipleship that can seem so simple and so challenging all at once. It is simple to show the love of Christ to a chubby little baby or a giggling child. It is simple… Read More »
Weathering Storms
Weathering Storms It’s been quite a week, hasn’t it? Even as we try to keep up with our daily duties, we have been distracted by hourly weather updates from Ed Piotrowski and the news that Jim Cantore is in Charleston. It’s never good to hear that Jim is in the state right before a hurricane… Read More »
When in Our Music…
Music gives us the unique ability to express our feelings and our thoughts. For instance, energy and movement in a piece of music with lively sharp notes sounds joyful, while a slower piece with minor chords reflects a more somber, reflective tone. Hearing music enhances our worship and can help us to feel more deeply… Read More »
Christmas in July
Christmas in July This will probably come as a shock to some of you, however, I was a Church Camp Counselor for four summers in college. I loved being a Camp Counselor. I loved everything about it, especially the last week in July which was always Christmas in July! We would decorate the whole camp… Read More »
Many Hands
Many Hands Have you ever heard the expression, “Many hands make the work light”? The origins of this saying are found in Nehemiah 3. The Jews returned to Jerusalem after the exile in Babylon. They found the wall surrounding Jerusalem, as well as the gates and many structures, were destroyed by fire. The tribes all… Read More »
Shh! It’s a Secret!
Shh! It’s a Secret! Many of you know that Alice Molokie moved to North Carolina a few years ago to be closer to family. After all this time, she never moved her membership because she never found a church home that was as loving and dear to her as Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Whenever she came… Read More »
What Is Worship
What is Worship? The Confession of 1967 is one of twelve confessions in our Book of Confessions. It states that worship is a time for “the church to gather and hear God’s word, baptize and join in the Lord’s Supper, pray, enjoy fellowship, receive instruction, strength and comfort, to order and organize its own corporate… Read More »
Morning Has Broken
Morning Has Broken I love the hymn, Morning Has Broken. Every time I hear this song, it reminds me of summer and the exciting days to come. They dawn earlier and earlier. Morning has broken like the first morning; blackbird has spoken like the first bird. Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning! Praise… Read More »
They’ll Know Us by Our Love
They’ll Know Us by Our Love Sunday in worship we sang the song, They’ll Know We are Christians by our Love. It’s always been one of my favorites because it speaks of the Body of Christ working together for justice, integrity, and love for all through the power of the Holy Trinity. When our actions… Read More »
Summertime
Summertime! The lyrics to the Porgy and Bess song “Summertime” sums up the mindset of so many of us during this time of the year. “Summertime and livn’ is easy”. Yes it is! The Christian Education committee knows that the pace of life is different from June until August as we all travel, visit family… Read More »
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