Scripture reports that following his baptism by John, Jesus went into the desert for forty days. He did not choose to do this willingly, but was driven out into the desert by the Holy Spirit. He was cast into the wilderness … [Read more...]
The Season of Light, a message from Pastor Scott
Before we begin the season of Lent (with Ash Wednesday on March 6) allow me to remind you of this Season of Light—between Christmas and Easter. During these weeks (when days are only slowing getting longer) we are called to … [Read more...]
Happy New Year! a message from Pastor Scott
More than the tree – or decking the halls More than the music – or mobs at the malls More than the feasts that are planned and prepared The family stories remembered and shared More than the lights that will soon disappear … [Read more...]
Ordinary/Extraordinary – a message from Pastor Scott
Some books (the kind with pages and binding – not the electronic kind) may sit on a shelf for a long time, until at a moment with the blazing (gas flames) in the office fireplace, call you to sit and contemplate. So I picked … [Read more...]
Go! Tell! a message from Pastor Scott
Of all the Christmas music of the season, I associate the Christmas hymn, ‘Go, Tell it on the Mountain’ as a great “after Christmas” message to proclaim. But, as I’m thinking about the invitational nature of Christmas – and … [Read more...]
Graced by the Fruits of our Labor, a message from Pastor Scott
This past Sunday we began a three-week Stewardship program called Graced by the Fruits of Our Labor. Our theme verse is from Ephesians 6:7: “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you are serving the Lord, not humans.” We serve … [Read more...]
Caring For Our Kids, a message from Pastor Martha
Dear Friends, Have you ever wondered why Jesus was a carpenter? The answer is simple. In biblical times, every father was expected to teach his son a trade. Joseph, Jesus' earthly father was a carpenter. So it stands to … [Read more...]
What We Stumble Across Online, a message from Pastor Scott
Like me, you likely read far more than you’d like to online at times. Unsolicited emails bombard our “mailboxes”, pop-up internet ads frustrate our screens; but then, once in a while, while searching for something else, we … [Read more...]
Time for the Sabbath, a letter from Pastor Martha
Dear Friends, Over the summer, it seemed that life was busy. I felt that many weeks there was a lot of rushing around going places. By the pictures you shared of Flat Jesus’ adventures, I know that many of you … [Read more...]
Travel to see The Passion Play of Oberammergau…and Much More
How many times can I travel to experience the Passion Play of Christ in Oberammergau, Germany? The answer is: “each decade that it’s performed, seemingly!” For the third time, I’m promoting … [Read more...]
