Every nativity scene has not only the Holy Family: Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus; but also, the shepherds, a few animals, and Three Wise Men. As I mentioned in my Christmas Eve sermon, this was probably not the scene the day Jesus was born. Jesus was born in a house, not a stable; surrounded...
One can envision Jesus and His disciples as they journey from village to village in Judah. They travel together or possibly in small groups, but always in tune with the Master. Their travels are certainly not in silence. They discuss their mission, the miracles that have been performed before them, and likely, what the future...
These next two months (March and April) in the life of the Christian Church are what we call, “The Season of Lent.” It begins with Ash Wednesday (this year on March 5) and ends with Easter Sunday (April 20). The Worship Committee in conjunction with the Social Committee will be hosting a Lenten Luncheon on...
What Is Truth? This was the question that Pilate, the Roman governor in charge of keeping the peace in Judea from 26-36 A.D. put before Jesus who stood before him on trial for His life. The Jewish leaders at the time were calling for his execution. Pilate wanted to know their charges against Jesus that...
Come this Fourth of July, we will observe our National Day of Freedom. Many of us will have cookouts, street parties, and fireworks to commemorate our independence from England which occurred on September 3, 1783. That is the day the Treaty of Paris was signed, and the United States of America was first officially recognized...
