When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they [...]
“Be the reason someone believes in the goodness of people.” Karen Salmansohn At our most recent Outreach Team meeting, Team Leader Elaine Parman shared the above quote. She shared it as an [...]
As a Mission Coworker with World Missions we had a mantra that really resonated for me; “We do mission in partnership.” This has really been a theme for me throughout my ministry. This sense of [...]
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, [...]
Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” – – Luke 9:35 Arguments about who can be considered God’s Chosen have divided the faithful [...]
Then David took his staff in his hand, and chose five smooth stones from the wadi, and put them in his shepherd’s bag, in the pouch; his sling in his hand, and he drew near to the Philistine [...]
“Honor Our Past, Embrace Our Future” Happy Anniversary! As the Messenger goes out today we mark the actual date of the founding of FCC, January 24, 1869. During our stewardship campaign last [...]
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” Revelation 22:13 It seems a bit ironic that the last book of the Bible talks about God as the beginning [...]
Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” – – Luke 1:38 This year we’re exploring Advent through the eyes of Mary, [...]
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. John 1:5 The Messenger will come out on the 1st of November, All Saints Day. As I ponder my Pastor’s Corner for this [...]
