“O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.” Psalm 71:17 Dear Friends, This Sunday, May 20th, is a special day in the life of the church. It is Pentecost. It is a day when we acknowledge the work of the Holy Spirit. This year we will have three young people make their profession of faith. It is also … [Read more...]
Looking Ahead to VBS!
Dear Friends, It is hard to believe that before too long summer will be upon us. (I know you’re thinking, “Where is SPRING this year?!) But on my calendar, once I flip past the month of April, and we’ve enjoyed a delicious Chicken BBQ this coming Sunday, May 6, can summer be far behind? Of course, summer means special fun memories like trips to … [Read more...]
Confirmation 101
Since February, I have spent my Sunday afternoons with our Confirmation class. Each week, I have spent time with three young people exploring their faith and their relationship with God. I have to say that it is one of the processes that I enjoy participating in. I have led and participated in more classes than I can recall. We have our young … [Read more...]
We are an Easter People!
“Easter people, raise your voices; sounds of heaven in earth should ring. Christ has brought us heaven’s choices; heavenly music, let it ring. Alleluia! Alleluia! Easter people, let us sing.” This is one of the Easter hymns we don’t often sing. I love that it reminds us that we are Easter people. Because we know of and believe in Jesus’ … [Read more...]
A Word From Pastor Martha
Dear Friends, Oh the madness of March is over. As I look at April’s calendar, I think, it looks a little bit crazy and busy too. If I really think about it, many months are busy and crazy and I am frequently looking for the calm moments, even for a day. The reality is…...I have to create it. The world doesn’t just give it to me. So I work to … [Read more...]
Spiritual Renewal
Dear Friends, Springtime is a time when new life is springing up all around us as trees begin to bud, flowers begin to bloom, and birds come alive with “the sound of music”. Over 2,000 years ago on a morning in Springtime, our Savior Jesus Christ rolled the stone away, and rose from the dead as the redeemer and Savior of mankind. Without the … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget ‘Grace’
The story is told of a time when King Alfonso XII of Spain taught the attendants of the courts a valuable lesson in gratitude. He had learned that they were not praying to God in thanksgiving for their food before meals. He held a large banquet and arranged for a beggarly man to crash the party. The guests all came in and none gave thanks to God … [Read more...]
Thinking about Summer yet?
Every summer I looked forward to going to summer camp. For one week I would be at camp having fun, swimming in the lake, boating, hiking, making arts and craft, camping outside under the stars one night, eating s’mores, singing songs around the campfire, learning to Square Dance (it was a Thursday night activity) and of course learning the … [Read more...]
Sermon Series: “Framing” the Gospel
It has been said, “the principle of art is the incarnation of God’s eternal beauty: the principle of religion is the incarnation of God’s eternal human heart. Neither can do the other’s work, yet their work is complimentary.” Never was there a time, when the educational value of great religious art was more generally recognized than it is today. … [Read more...]
