An Amazing Day!

Posted by on Apr 11, 2012 This past Sunday was, for me, one of those days to savor and treasure.  Some of it was personal.  Our daughter, Vickie, and son-in-law, Adam, from Claxton were here for the week-end.  Our son, Carl, was “home” from school (even though school is only about 30 minutes away, we don’t see him much this time of year).  He also had a friend who lives in Florida and wasn’t able to go home...
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A Thank You And A Challenge

Posted by on Apr 4, 2012 Several of you have made it a point to share with us how much you enjoyed this past Sunday’s service.  If you weren’t here, we used the entire service to read the lectionary passage from Mark which included chapters 14 and 15 of the gospel of Mark.  The passage was divided into 6 different sections and interspersed with appropriate hymns.  Rather than a sermon, I simply made a brief...
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Outstanding Leadership

Posted by on Mar 28, 2012  The outstanding leadership was provided by our youth as they led us in worship this past Sunday.  The service was thoughtfully planned and communicated God’s message in creative and engaging ways.  Thank you to our youth for their willingness to share with us their talents as well as the thoughts God has put into their hearts.  Each year we see these young people grow more and more...
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Gratitude For Those Who Humbly Serve

Posted by on Mar 28, 2012 As I prepare for next week’s Maundy Thursday service here at our church I am focusing on the example Christ set in washing his disciples’ feet.  This was an act of humility and service and he commanded that those who would be his followers should serve others in like manner. We are grateful to those who followed that example this past Saturday at our church workday.  The upkeep on a...
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Schedule for Palm Sunday Through Easter

Posted by on Mar 21, 2012 Palm Sunday is April 1st.  This year we have numerous opportunities for worship during the week between Palm Sunday and Easter. This year, Rev. David Bowen, Rev. Monty Nelson and I decided that we would invite seminary students from our respective denominations to lead the noon services for Holy Week.  This year we will host the luncheon on Monday, April 2nd.  Please let us know if you can...
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