I have come to believe that Ash Wednesday is one of the more important observances of the church calendar, because it is the one day of the year when Christians insist upon actually thinking about our own death. Death is one thing we...

When I was about 11 years old, I was given a most horrible assignment over Christmas vacation. I had to write 1000 times: “I will not talk in health class and interrupt when the teacher is talking.” I think she designed the...

This Sunday is Scout Sunday. Members of Troop 190, Troop 1190 and Cub Pack 190 will serve as ushers, greeters and liturgists. Come and celebrate the work of Scouting Ministries this week.  Because of some scheduling conflicts...

A Snow Day! Check out these creative ways that some enjoyed the snow! The shopping snowman of Breelynd and Cora Phelps Fort Bohbrink a cozy Kirchhofer with snow shoveling but a memory Agatha Frosty gracing...

Dear Friends,  As many of you know, on this past Sunday I announced my retirement as of June 30, 2023. I know it comes as no great surprise; with Michael retiring at the end of 2022 and the fact that I hit the classic retirement...

It’s the 7th day of Christmas and the eve of the New Year! I’ve always enjoyed the Twelve Days of Christmas — you know, ladies dancing, lords ‘a leaping, swans a’swimming, 5 gold rings and a partridge in a pear tree… but...

Brrr...it's cold outside!  What blustery winter weather this week! On the other hand, it looks like we'll have a White Christmas!  That doesn't happen too often!  Some have asked if we're going to have Christmas Eve...

Our devotional guide for Advent is a good mix of scripture, reflection about the scripture, art and personal interaction with the material through writing and coloring.  If you haven't picked up a copy of the...

What are the important things?  A young mom called requesting some assistance from our Open Hands fund -- she needed a fuel gift card to help her get to work at a new job. I suggested a time for her to come by and she said no. Her...