It all started when Joseph’s fiancée said, “We need to talk.”  She then told him this fantastic tale about an angel and a miracle baby.  Joseph was just supposed to accept, “God did this to me.”  Joseph made plans to quietly get out of the marriage.  He loved her, but her story was just beyond belief.  That’s when he had an angelic encounter of his own.  “Joseph she’s telling you the truth.  This ...  Read More

What a great service we had last night!  I want to express my appreciation to Russell for all the work and planning he did for our Hanging of the Greens service.  I’m grateful for all who participated.  Thanks to the choir for their hard work and their wonderful singing.  Thanks to Madysen, Susan and the children’s choir for making this a special service.  Julie, Zac, Kylie and Rose, thank you for...  Read More

It’s December?  Already?  Are you kidding me?  I trust you had a blessed Thanksgiving and that you are organized, focused and in full sprint toward Christmas.  Me neither!  But I’ll get there.  It is easy during these days to be so busy you really don’t stop and think about what is really important.  It’s not about the “perfect” gift for the kids or grandkids.  It’s not about the decorations, part...  Read More

In a few days families will be gathering around tables burdened with choice foods.  There will be laughter and celebration.  There will be a prayer of thanksgiving, following the “amen” forks and elbows will fly and within a few minutes the fruit of weeks of planning and days of preparation will be devoured.  Immediately following the meal kids will want to play.  Father’s will plop into a recline...  Read More

I just want to take a moment to remind you of a couple of things.  There is one more Sunday to give to the annual Thanksgiving Offering.  That is this Sunday, November 24.  This offering is divided equally between John 3:16 Mission and Meals on Wheels to help meet the needs of our neighbors during the holiday season.  Both these organizations are worthy of our support.  They are there, week in and...  Read More

Boy, I’m glad it’s over.  We voted, we have a new president elect, it is time to move on.  What now?  As the people of God we vote our conscience, we vote our Christian convictions, but I want to remind you, don’t put your trust in any man.  To quote the Russian writer, Ivan Tugenev, I do not know what the heart of a bad man is like.  But I do the what the heart of a good man is like.  And it is t...  Read More