From The Pastors

Ash and Lent “By the sweat of your face, you shall eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; you are dust, and to dust, you shall return.” (Genesis 3:19) A few days ago, we discussed an Ash service and the Lent season at our Administrative Council meetings:…

The Stewardship Month “As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain.” (2 Corinthians 6:1) I encourage you to keep “the Stewardship Month,” in February. We often hesitate to talk about “stewardship.” We talk about “stewardship” to remind us that we are God’s people. God…

It’s Okay. “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Love never fails.” (1 Corinthians 13:7-8, NIV) When the end of the year comes, we may feel that time ran too fast and regret what we didn’t achieve this year. Perhaps, many things come to mind: “I should have done it, but I…

It’s Okay. “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Love never fails.” (1 Corinthians 13:7-8, NIV) When the end of the year comes, we may feel that time ran too fast and regret what we didn’t achieve this year. Perhaps, many things come to mind: “I should have done it, but I…

Happy New Year!                “Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone; the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and…

Take a Moment to Pause! “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) A few days ago, I was in the office. As usual, I called some people, wrote cards, and prayed for our parishioners touching on each…

Good is from God. “Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.” (3 John 11) I heard about a man who was unmarried. He had been traveling all around the country giving lectures…

“It is My Life, Not a Job” “The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) What is your name? Where are you from? How long have you been here? These questions are what most…

“Have You Ever Ridden a Bike?”  Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.  (Ephesians 3:20-21) About a…

“So, What’s Your Status, Pastor?  While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. (Acts 13:2-3) Last week, we had the…