by Anne O'Connor | Jan 28, 2016 | Pastor’s Corner
It seems like Christmas was just yesterday. (I still have some cookies and a few decorations to put away.) Yet, Lent is almost upon us. It comes early this year. Ash Wednesday, when we mark it’s beginning, is February 10. There will be a service at church at 7 PM.Lent...
by Anne O'Connor | Jan 28, 2016 | Pastor’s Corner
What do you want for Christmas? This time of year it seems I keep asking it of others. My four-year-old grandson has quite a list that includes Ninja Turtle things. Others who are more politically correct might respond, “world peace.” And wouldn’t that truly be...
by Anne O'Connor | Nov 1, 2015 | Pastor’s Corner
As I write this it’s the middle of October. It’s a beautiful sunny day. The trees are just beginning to change colors. We are so fortunate in this part of the country to enjoy the change of seasons. It makes every day an adventure. With the coming of Fall, however, we...
by Anne O'Connor | Oct 1, 2015 | Pastor’s Corner
Wikipedia says, “Contentment is a mental or emotional state of satisfaction drawn from being at ease in one’s situation, body and mind.”In his book, Satisfied, Jeff Manion defines contentment. “Contentment is the cultivation of a satisfied heart. It is the discipline...
by Anne O'Connor | Sep 1, 2015 | Pastor’s Corner
It’s hard to believe summer is almost over. I pray you have had a wonderful summer. I have enjoyed having some down time and am energized for all the things starting and re-starting in September.On September 13, we kick off the new Sunday school year. I’m excited that...
by Anne O'Connor | Jul 1, 2015 | Pastor’s Corner
“When Hercules wrestled with Antaeus he found that every time he threw him down upon the ground the enemy arose stronger than before. But when he discovered that Gaea—the Earth—was the mother of the giant, and that every time her son fell back upon her bosom he rose...
