The LINK: 10/24
As the nights lengthen, and the darkness starts to have a larger foothold, may you turn to our God, who is Light.
The LINK: 9/24
I hope that this summer you were able to find time to rest, as Fall becomes whatever it becomes for you or your family.
The LINK: 8/24
As I write this to you in mid-July, there have been fires and heat waves, there have been difficult events in the headlines, there have been the things in your own family or life that you have been wrestling with.
The LINK: 7/24
As we head into July, let me reference a little science-fiction novel Psalm for the Wild-Built, by Becky Chambers.
The LINK: 6/24
We’re excited to start this summer season with you all. Maybe you’re travel-ling, or getting out onto the river, or your work schedule eases up (or even gets fuller) this summer.
The LINK: 5/24
Peace be with you! As you’re starting to look to the summer, whether that brings changes to your life, or feels like more of the same, my prayer is that you encounter the Resurrection life that Christ promised and God wants to do for all of us.
The LINK: 4/24
He is Risen! This Easter Sunday is the reason why we continue to churches have tended to gather on Sundays. There’s this promise that comes at the beginning and the end of the Gospel of Matthew.
The LINK: 3/24
My prayers are with you as we begin this season of Lent. Lent is those 40 days where Jesus was in the wilderness in preparation for his ministry and its ultimate end.
The LINK: 1/24
Happy New Year! Are you the kind of person who does New Year’s resolutions? Honestly, if you are, good for you! I’m not going to be the person to critique or roll my eyes at people who do.
The LINK: 12/23
Grace and peace! I am so grateful for such a joyous and good start as we begin this new season together. From our first worship services to the Installation Service, to the different groups I’ve been privileged to visit, I am so grateful for these first steps together as your pastor as we enter into the next season of ministry at Congo Pres.
The LINK: 11/23
Just as the changing seasons signal a time of transition, Congregational Presbyterian Church is entering a new season. September brought the ending of a longer term ministry and the beginning of a shorter term interim ministry. November brings the ending of an interim ministry and the beginning of a called ministry.
The LINK: 10/23
Well, how exciting and anxious is this. Saying good bye to a pastor who faithfully served through this congregation for 18 years. Receiving a pastor to walk along side you in the interim. Soon welcoming a pastor to minister with you in the coming days.
The Link: 9/23
“So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, goodbye”
With those words, the children said goodnight to the partygoers in the Sound of Music. Today I join them in that refrain as I say goodbye to you as your pastor.
The LINK: 8/23
My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” My heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”
Our desires impact our lives, and our strongest desires shape our lives.
The LINK: 7/23
The Bible declares: “God is love” and “God is holy.” So, we look to the Bible to teach us about godly love and holiness. We are to love God and others because God first loved us, and we are to be holy for God is holy.
The LINK: 6/23
This summer we will enjoy a Sermon Series and Bible Reading Plan highlighting People of God in the Old Testament as well as some of the Psalms. It is my hope that we as a congregation will benefit from these Old Testament texts, being guided in our own faith journeys as we learn about these men and women of God.
The LINK: 5/23
These past several months we have tried something new as congregation on Sunday mornings. On the first Sunday of each month, beginning in January, we have offered one Combined Service at 10:00am which has, on those mornings, replaced our regular 9:00am Contemporary Service and 11:00am Traditional Service.
The LINK: 4/23
At the heart of our Christian faith is the story of a man who dies on a cross and on the third day is raised again to life.
The LINK: 3/23
Paul’s letter to the Philippian Christians is one of my favorite books in the Bible. Unlike other letters he writes, Paul is not dealing with heresy in the church nor is he writing a tightly woven theological essay. He is writing to people he is proud of, followers of Christ who are doing pretty well.
“God is the last link of the chain, but He is the first also.”
