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Dear Church Family, We need a dose of hope as 2020 ends. Culture is rotting by the day as values, ethics, and other standards have all but disappeared. No one is asking for another round of politics, but I’d guess 2021 will…
A Prayer for Our Church Family
Our Heavenly Father, There is none like you! You rule over the galaxies – the sun, moon, stars, and deepest space. Even the little bitty molecules that bring an entire world to its knees obey your commands. Our greatest fears are calmed by your everlasting love. Since the beginning of time, you have cared for your people – a beautiful garden, plenty to eat,…
Every Sunday is Special!
Dear Church Family, Every Sunday is special! We have the privilege of gathering with the Lord’s people in the Lord’s house on the Lord’s Day. Some Sundays are extra-special, and the one ahead of us should be just that. I hope you will make plans to attend our Sunday Luncheon after morning worship service. Everything will be provided, so show up hungry! One the menu will…
How many Presbyterians does it take to change a lightbulb?
Dear Church Family, How many Presbyterians does it take to change a lightbulb? Well, this week it took three Presbyterians a little over three hours to change out light bulbs in our church facility. No joke! There are many light fixtures and various sorts of bulbs. One could also ask, how many…
Moderator of the A.R.P. Church with us this Sunday
Dear Church Family, We have a special treat this Sunday! I hope you will make a great effort to be in Sunday School and Morning Worship as we host Dr. Leslie Holmes for both events. Dr. Holmes is a seasoned minister and seminary professor, and currently is serving as the Moderator of the General…
Local Teacher Outreach
Dear Church Family, Two Thursdays per month my morning alarm goes off a bit earlier than usual and I head off before dark to Williams High School’s third floor. Eight teachers and coaches gather thirty minutes before the students’ first bell rings for the start of school day. This gathering is the Adult Huddle for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. We chat for a few…
Sanctity of Human Life
It has now been 47 years since Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that protects women’s rights to abortion. This is an important issue for Christians because the Bible gives clear teaching on the value of human life, as well as the dignity of humanity made in the image of God. God defines life, defends life, and judges life denied. Let’s first look at human life…
Habits of a Christian
Dear Church Family, What should be the habits of a Christian? What would make wonderful goals for the fresh start of the new year? Several habits and goals come to mind, in fact, the list is the same each year – God’s word and his commands for his saints don’t grow stale! Worship the Lord in 2020: Our Lord redeemed us from sin in order that we would worship him in…
Reading the Bible in 2020
Dear Church Family, One the favorite children’s Bibles that we have has a wonderful subtitle that speaks volumes: The Jesus Storybook Bible – Every Story Whispers His Name. I can remember the first time I read the Bible through. My eyes were opened to see the whole story of redemption that unfolds from Genesis to Revelation. One really does see Jesus more clearly…