Posts from 2023
Sunday Schedule Feedback Analysis
Background On two consecutive Sundays, August 21st and 28th, the Session invited worship attendees (members and friends) to express their preferences for what time Sunday School and Worship should start. This came after a 4-month period during which Sunday School was held at 8:30 and Worship at 10:00 to experiment as to whether an earlier start time would be more…
Scars
Still bearing the scars of his wounding on earth, Jesus identifies deeply with humanity, even in our deepest suffering and loss.
Band Camp, Banjoes, Bluegrass, and Jesus
Pastor Robert shares about an experience at “Camp Bluegrass” as an illustration of the kind of church we might aspire to have.
Thoughts and Prayers
THOUGHTS are powerful things. Indeed, Jesus taught that our thoughts come out of our hearts, revealing who we really are. The Christian scriptures speak of “taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” And those same scriptures are described as a two-edged sword, “able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Believers are…
Seeing What We Can’t Yet See
Sharing about faith transmits important information, but God must provide the kindling spark that is faith.