In those days you were living apart from Christ. You were excluded from citizenship among the people of Israel, and you did not know the covenant promises God had made to them. You lived in this world without God and without hope. Ephesians 2:12 (NLT)
I have in recent weeks, and more intensely in recent days [...]
CHRISTMAS 2009
So much has been said about Christmas and the Nativity Story. Every time I stop to reflect on it, teach on it, or preach about it I am almost at a loss as to where to begin. All of us get caught into the profound mystery of the Incarnation, or the inspiring story of [...]
When home groups were first introduced to our church, many of us were very blessed to have had the opportunity to be a part of Rolland and Meg Truman’s group. As a group leader, it was Meg’s heart that we be trained, equipped and released to function as a home group that would bring honor [...]
Silent night broken,
Virgin in distress,
Manger – A token
Of humble human breast.
Angles announce birth – a Savior,
Choirs sang on high.
Shepherds frightened by behavior,
Direction given, shepherds followed.
Found the King of Kings born to erase our failure.
Came Wiseman from afar,
Following their known, glowing star.
Bare gifts for this King,
Gold, frankincense, myrrh did they bring.
We’re as before: what can I
bring [...]
Dear Body of Christ:
If I have not gotten to you personally to thank you for your help with the Fall Festival, please forgive me and know that your help and contributions were greatly appreciated. A GREAT time was had by all and no fire trucks were needed! There was only one recorded attack [...]
Grace and Peace,
As the Supervising Archbishop of the IDA, I come once again to ask for your wholehearted participation in the annual IDA Christmas offering. As Fall approached I felt reluctant to write this letter because of the difficult financial times that are affecting so many. As a bishop I feel acutely the struggle of [...]
About the church calendar:
This past Sunday was the first Sunday of a new church year. The church calendar followed by most Christians in the world, that is those who incorporate an observance of the church seasons that date back as far as the 5th century and practiced over the last 1,000 years, begins with the [...]
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