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From the Pastor's Pen

Ministry of the Word

"Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God." -- 1 Corinthians 4:1, (King James...

Observing the Reformation

“I, John, saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to...

Angels Among Us – Angels Around Us

The Apostle Paul once showed what sort of speech is fitting to take place in God’s church as we gather. He said, Speak to one another in...

Fall Refocus

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay asideevery weight, and sin which clings so closely,...

Mary’s Story and Ours

1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken...

Community and Communion

And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon...

Real Rest

(Jesus said) Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am...

As We Worship So We Live!

God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and truth.- John 4:24 What we do in worship informs how we live. There is...

Grace and Peace in Abundance!

"May grace and peace be multiplied to you." - 1 Peter 1:2 St. Peter gives this wish that is also a blessing: “May grace and peace be...

The Offertory

"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians...

Offering of God

“For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.” -Hebrews 10:14 There is an offering of God. It...

The Servant

“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 Jesus said that the...