Almighty and Everlasting Father; as another day comes to its and the next begins, we look to a new year. Help your people learn new ways of living in peace with one another. We ask that where there is violence, war, abuse and neglect; that you will bring justice, mercy, and reconciliation. Help us to [...]
Ever since Christmas morning we have been a family of Rockers. Daughter Katie received a Guitar Hero game for our Wii and I have to tell you that it really is a blast. Just about any game we have for the Wii is a lot of fun, but Guitar Hero transforms even the biggest fuddy [...]
December 30, 2007
The Church Sings Noel
Matthew 2:13-23, Jeremiah 31:15-17
Processional Hymn: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Sermon Hymn: The First Noel
This time of year there is no shortage of peaceful images. Even though we celebrated Christmas Day nearly a week ago, the sights and sounds of the holiday season are still fresh in our hearts and [...]
I began the Saturday Morning Post as a way of ensuring that I pay attention to my blog on the weekends, and have a chance to empty my head of some useless trivia in order to make room for new useless trivia. It is a way for me to talk about my family and even [...]
Monday evening, Christmas Eve began just like so many others. My friend Ron and I took our usual place as ushers for the 11:00PM candle light service, but right away I sensed something was different; something seemed out of place. It wasn’t anything that I could put my finger on right away, but it was [...]
May God bless you with the gifts of peace, love and joy this Christmas. I hope you will enjoy these carols from Josh Groban; Silent Night and O Holy Night, as they appear on Youtube.
Merry Christmas Silent Night Josh Groban Youtube
Tonight, as with so many congregations, the Nativity service will be one of the most beautiful worship services of the year. The church is already decorated with poinsettias, candles, the Christmas tree and banners. In a word, it looks extraordinary. The sanctuary will be filled with people, many whom I have not seen in a [...]
Welcome to Saturday, December 22, 2007
Cookie Factory
It is the Saturday before Christmas and little Miss Rachel has our cookie factory going at full speed. Today she is supervising the sugar cookie production, and like so many of today’s supervisors, she is a “hands on” type of leader. Under her watchful eye the rest of the [...]
Thank you to the several readers of this blog who have sent me electronic Christmas cards via email. I also have sent out many e-cards to those whom I have email addresses. For those people whom I do not have email addresses for, and for all others who stop by to read my postings from [...]
Ever since Saint Luke published his gospel, inn keepers have been getting plenty of bad press. It has taken nearly 2000 years, but one hotel chain is finally fed up with all of the misrepresentation and fighting back. Travelodge of the United Kingdom is offering, for a limited time only, free overnight lodging for couples [...]
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