Baptism Sunday

Genesis 1. 1-5 You know, context is crucial. The same exact word or phrase can have very different meanings depending on the context of the situation; grammar sometimes helps with that. The phrase, “Let’s eat, Grandma!” with a comma after “let’s eat” says I am hungry and ready to eat your delicious food. Whereas without … [Read more…]

Serving Schedule for January

January 4, 2015 Elders:  Charles Slack, David Hibbard Deacons:  Jackie Bellman, Jenifer Payne, Judi Toleman, Tina Sidebotham Liturgist:  Bryan Roberts Homebound:  Carol and Don Thornton Greeter:  Brenda and Frank Coots Acolyte:  Cailynn Coy January 11, 2015 Elders:  Carl Waits, Carrie McDanald Deacons:  Frank Coots, Sarah Downs, Kathryn Drydyk, Sharon Heathman Liturgist:  Ann Rea Anderson Homebound: … [Read more…]

Epiphany Sunday

Matthew 2.1-12 This week Matthew Hufford, son of Beth and Joe Hufford, came by to see me. Matthew is currently serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru. He is working as a health care educator and has a program with 30 mothers that he visits in their homes to evaluate the children’s physical and … [Read more…]

Christmas Eve 2014

Isaiah 9.2-7 This week I heard a story on the BBC News that put theses traditional Christmas Eve texts in perspective for me.  It is a story that has not been prominent in the news in the U.S. for some reason. We have become all too familiar with the terrorists that call themselves ISIS or … [Read more…]

Preparing for Christ

Luke 1. 46-55 It is Advent, the Christ child is coming and we are preparing. We prepare by decorating our homes, by buying gifts for loved ones, by making donations to charity, by listening to Christmas music, baking and eating. We prepare our hearts and minds by reading Scripture and doing a daily devotion, by … [Read more…]

We need John the Baptist

Mark 1. 1-8 Today is the second Sunday in Advent, Peace Sunday, it is the second week of the Christian year which began last Sunday. Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ and has been celebrated in the church since the 4th century. It is a time of preparation and anticipation. … [Read more…]

December Serving Schedule

December 7 Elders:  George Dean, Carl Waits Deacons:  Jenifer Payne, Bryan Roberts, Michelle Roberts, Tina Sidebotham Liturgist:  Lena Rae Fern Homebound:  Beth and Joe Hufford Greeters:  The Hibbard Family Acolyte:  Kade Jones December 14 Elders:  Gary Anderson, Larry Kinnard Deacons:  Jackie Bellman, Sharon Heathman, Cathie Slack, Ann Rea Anderson Liturgist:  John-Mark Hack Homebound:  Linda Schweitzer … [Read more…]