A blessed and beautiful May to you all! As I was thinking about my article this month, I was inspired by a recent quote that was used as part of our discussion and learning in Adult Sunday School. Keith Trostle was leading the lesson on the sermon to the Hebrews and he provided us with…
Welcome to April, friends! Spring has sprung and we’re on our way to growth, new life, and the gorgeous scenes that we’re blessed with here in the Erie region. As April is the month in which we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord (aka Easter), it’s important for us to take a few moments and…
March begins the season of Lent for 2025 with Ash Wednesday on March 5. Lent is a season in the life of the church to reflect on many things: our fragility and frailty as humans; our need for God; our sins and brokenness and God’s merciful love. Lent is a season to focus on being.…
Happy February, everyone. Don’t forget: It’s only about 46 days until Spring! As I discussed in my Pastoral Vision for 2025 and as I preached about on January 26, we’re looking forward this year to being more able to proclaim the Good News of Jesus not just in our actions and missions (which we’re getting…
Happy 2025 everyone! I hope this article finds you happy, healthy, and well as we move into this brand new year of our life together with God and one another. As I look back on 2024, I see so many blessings that God has showered onto us all in personal and communal ways. I see…
Isaiah 9:2-72 The people who walked in darknesshave seen a great light;those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.3 You have multiplied the nation,you have increased its joy;they rejoice before youas with joy at the harvest,as people exult when dividing plunder.4For the yoke of their burden,and the bar across their…