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I heard a story of two teens who arrived at summer camp at the same time. They were forced to share bunks. One girl was a brat who introduced herself by saying, “Hey, there. I come here every summer because my daddy owns part of this property. Do you … [Read More...]

Image courtesy of Wikipedia Nature trumps all human plans. How quickly and unexpectedly it can ground us Grounded–that’s the word used when airlines have to cancel flights for weather. And that’s what has also happened in the area … [Read More...]

As I read this passage, I thought about a line from Faulkner that went something like this, "He brought the old man with him every time he came." The old man in Faulkner's tale had been dead a generation or so, but his descendants had not even … [Read More...]

Welcome & Announcements:[Click here & here for the announcement sections of our March 1st bulletin.]Call to WorshipL: Come and touch the robe of Jesus.P: It is a robe that is used to serve and love all people.L: Come and touch the robe of … [Read More...]

Today’s Reading  Ezekiel 12:21 – Ezekiel 23:39 I have a friend who tells of a story of a 10 speed bike and a Christmas long ago. He wanted a 10 speed bike. All his friends had 10 speed bikes. Not just any 10 speed bike, he wanted a Schwinn. It was … [Read More...]

Old Testament: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16Epistle: Romans 4:13-25Gospel: Mark 8:31-38___God of Sarah and Abraham, long ago you embraced your people in covenant and promised them your blessing. Strengthen us in faith, that, with your … [Read More...]

“In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.” John 16:16 Download the free March 2015 wallpaper and use it as your smartphone background or desktop calendar. 1280×800 ; 1440×900 ; 1680×1050 ; 1920×1080 ; … [Read More...]

The latest from jasoncstanley.com: by Rev. Daniel Wray Read Psalm 22:23-31. My freshman year of college was a year after Hurricane Katrina devastated the gulf coast. Conditions in these areas were still desperate, and my home church in Richmond … [Read More...]

O GOD, what offering shall I give To thee, the Lord of earth and skies? My spirit, soul, and flesh receive, A holy, living sacrifice; Small as it is, ’tis all my store; More shouldst thou have, if I had more. Now then, my God, thou hast my … [Read More...]

Since I didn’t share my  #1000voices post with all of you last week, I thought I would this Sunday. It’s never too late to add your voice to those who speak up for compassion. It’s never too late to be compassionate. Hear … [Read More...]