The Big E: How well are we following Jesus’ commandment?

given Sunday, February 26, 2012 During LENT, let’s open our minds to the Big Evangelism through scripture, worship, prayer and discussion.  The bulletin and quotes will be from The Message translation.  Consider reading your favorite translation and study notes to compare the ideas being discussed.  This is the first of the Lenten series. Ephesians 2:1-5  [...]

Telling the story: Samson & Delilah

given on Sunday, February 19 2012 Telling the story:  Samson and Delilah Women, wine leave Samson’s reign in shambles The press release accompanying the latest movie poster leaves a lot to the imagination.  This story is one many already know so why did the producers think it was important to reissue it? The young Jewish [...]

Telling the story: King Solomon’s Decision

given on Sunday, February 12, 2012 Telling the Story:  King Solomon’s Decision What is the lesson for us to learn?          One of my favorite teas is blackberry sage that is marketed as the “tea for wisdom.”  As I wait for the teakettle to whistle, my mind can wander around aimlessly; but when the hot [...]

Telling the story: Daniel in the Lion’s Den

given on Sunday, February 5, 2012 Telling the Story:  Daniel & the Lions’ Den Do you know your lions’ den?   Today’s Old Testament story is not as difficult to believe as the others we have reviewed, but figuring out how it fits into the New Testament much less into our 21st century lives is [...]