Year: 2018

14
Nov

The Bigger Yes

To the members of Faith: As some of you know, I traveled to Texas for my niece’s wedding last Friday.  It was such a happy time, and I’m including a picture below.  Coming up this Sunday, we’ll install our Sunday School teachers, and I’ll have a special Thanksgiving-themed sermon for you (complete with a little […]

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07
Nov

The Good No

To the members of Faith: What a Sunday coming up!  Two special things.  The 9:30 service will be something called “Making the Church Year Live,” a walk through the entire Church Year to see how the different seasons work together.  I think you’ll love it!  Then at 11 we’ll have “Honoring Our Veterans,” a 45-minute […]

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18
Oct

Death and Resurrection

“For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again…” (1 Thess. 4:14). To the members of Faith: The risen Lord be with you!  Let’s keep Jean Attebery in our prayers.  Her father Charles received Christian burial yesterday in Mt. Erie.  This is a picture of the casket just before it was lowered.  The cross […]

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10
Oct

Prepare for Heaven

To the members of Faith: The Lord be with you with His peace and joy!  I’m looking forward to this evening’s Divine Service!  And this Sunday will bring us the story of the Rich Young Man in Mark 10.  Service on Sunday will be followed by the voters meeting and then a potluck.  Nice!  God […]

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04
Oct

A Man Shall Father, Mother Leave

To the members of Faith: The big, exciting news is that our float in the Fall Fest parade last Saturday won the award for “best use of theme.”  Way to go, Faith!  This Sunday we’ll focus on marriage, using Genesis 2:18-25.  And in ABC we’ll definitely finish up “Spiritual Day-Timer.”  Until then continue praying, “Let […]

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25
Sep

For Those Who Set the Table

“…they followed Him and took care of Him” (Mark 15:41). This past Sunday we “installed” the ladies of our Altar Guild.  It was a beautiful morning!  These women are specially trained to set up for Holy Communion, to take care of things afterward, and to clean and take care of the whole chancel area.  One […]

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