Pastor’s Letter 7.22.18

Pastor’s Letter 7.22.18

Dear Friends, Whenever I watch British television, the different ways they use the English language strikes me. One of those is the use of the word “holiday” when talking about taking time away. They are off on a “holiday.” The origin of the word “holiday” comes from...
Pastor’s Letter 7.15.18

Pastor’s Letter 7.15.18

Dear Friends, The Church in its totality, in all of its members, has a missionary task. Love of God and love of neighbor are one in the eyes of Jesus. The commission he gives to the disciples in today’s gospel is for all of us. No member of the body of Christ is alive...
Pastor’s Letter 7.8.18

Pastor’s Letter 7.8.18

Dear Friends, Many of us get a chance to see new sights during these summer days as we travel on vacations with family and friends. We go to National Parks or to foreign lands or pause for just a bit to look at some local natural beauty. I hope these moments of...
Pastor’s Letter 7.1.18

Pastor’s Letter 7.1.18

Dear Friends, This week we celebrate the Fourth of July and all the unique civic rituals that go with it. For disciples of Jesus it is a celebration that garners mixed feelings, for we acknowledge Christ as our ruler and king – not a government, no matter how...
Pastor’s Letter 6.24.18

Pastor’s Letter 6.24.18

Dear Friends, Thank you for responding to the request we made last week, in which we asked you to contact your representatives about the immigration dilemma. There was progress this week with the President deciding to issue an executive order to stop the separation of...
Pastor’s Letter 6.17.18

Pastor’s Letter 6.17.18

Dear Friends, Next Sunday, we will have a second collection to help pay for the costs of the work project in the village of San Miguel Acatan. The work of our mission project helps people to stay in their homeland with their loved ones rather than immigrate to foreign...