Sermon for Third Advent SundaySermon for Third Advent Sunday
The weather did not cooperate for a December 14, 2025 church service, but our pastor took the novel approach of a fireside chat, using YouTube, to get the message out
Tag: Contemplation
Poem of the Week for 14 December 2025Poem of the Week for 14 December 2025
Good morning Church, It is a beautiful yet cool day in God’s creation! Today I would like to share with you a Christmas poem on the joy of giving. May
Sermon: More on the Bethlehem Candle of PeaceSermon: More on the Bethlehem Candle of Peace
Joshua and Janet Mills, two apparent firebugs, put some meaning and thought behind the lighting of the second candle of Advent.
Tuning In: God is With UsTuning In: God is With Us
Stephen Chapman Curtis sings, “I am Joseph (God Is With Us)”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfwxTWrzX34
Poem of the Week for 7 December 2025Poem of the Week for 7 December 2025
For the second Sunday of Advent, a famous poem from John Keble. Second Sunday In Advent Not till the freezing blast is still,Till freely leaps the sparkling rill,And gales sweep
Tuning In: What is the Meaning of “Christian”Tuning In: What is the Meaning of “Christian”
Jon Guerra sings, “Citizens” and poses this initial point: “I have a heart full of questions/ Quieting all my suggestions/ What is the meaning of Christian/ In this American life”.
Tuning In: Xmas in Thanksgiving?Tuning In: Xmas in Thanksgiving?
According to our pastor, Frank Sinatra sang a traditional English Christmas carol that at this time of year has particular relevance and a reminding — especially its third verse (but
Poem of the Week for 23 November 2025Poem of the Week for 23 November 2025
The Reason to Give Thanks In everything give thanks It’s what the Bible says to do I thought, “Well that sounds easy,” ‘Til I wondered what I’d do. If all
Poem of the Week for 16 November 2025Poem of the Week for 16 November 2025
Dear GOD: I want to thank You for what you have already done.I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards;I am thanking you right now.I
Tuning In: You Need Not Walk AloneTuning In: You Need Not Walk Alone
Jars of Clay are not pottering around when they sing, “The Shelter”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoDmFQWOL4Y