Well, I think maybe winter has arrived!  At least that was my thought as I stepped out on this balmy 16-degree morning.  It made me thankful for the warm fellowship we enjoy.  Thank you for your vote of confidence Sunday morning in approving our 2025 budget.  Our commitment is to be faithful stewards of our funds and diligent in our oversight.  I’m grateful to our budget and finance committee and ...  Read More

It’s 2025?  But, yesterday it was 1978!  I’ve noticed as I’ve aged, time moves a lot faster.  “Do you remember the other day when we…” and my kids respond, “Pop’s that was 20 years ago.”  I was a child in the 60’s watching the Jetsons, I can’t believe we are not all driving flying cars.  Although I can make and receive calls on my phone like Dick Tracy.  Life is different, and yet not so different...  Read More

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