Pusillanimity = puny spirit. May we live our lives with courage this day no matter what our challenges. May we do the “good” we’re capable of doing. Rich
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Preacher’s Post: Out of the Salt Shaker
Martin Niemöller is one of my models for faith—a deeply religious pastor who recognized he made some mistakes along the way. Niemöller was initially supportive of Hitler and the Nazis, and made some comments that were vaguely anti-Semitic. But when he realized the direction the Nazis were taking Germany, their attempts to co-opt the church,… Read more »
ARTS CAMP: “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” JUNE 26TH
“Tell Me the Stories of Jesus“ TWO PERFORMANCES on JUNE 26TH @ 8:30AM and 10:15AM Children were invited to come explore the stories of Jesus using the creative arts in this week long experience. They were singing, dancing, dramatizing and learning the valuable lessons that Jesus teaches us. This year at Arts Camp we’ve added… Read more »
Preacher’s Post: When the Gospel is at Risk
Micah 6:6-8 (The Message) How can I stand up before GOD and show proper respect to the high God? Should I bring an armload of offerings topped off with yearling calves? Would GOD be impressed with thousands of rams, with buckets and barrels of olive oil? Would he be moved if I sacrificed my firstborn… Read more »
Preacher’s Post: The Incomplete Gospel
History can be boring, but what is boring can be critically important because we can learn from the past, and apply those lessons today. You’ve heard me say more than once that the hardest thing is for us to tell the truth about ourselves to ourselves. What is true for us as individuals is also… Read more »
Choosing hope over despair has always been a crucial choice
Choosing hope over despair has always been a crucial choice for me. But as I rise this morning to a new day, it feels like it is an even more important choice given the tenor of the news that’s filling the airwaves. Fear and negativity are contagious. I’m convinced we’re hard-wired to respond to… Read more »
Preacher’s Post: An American Idol?
I’ve invited Tracy Walthard, our Director of Children and Family Ministries to preach this Sunday. Two weeks ago we talked about choosing gratitude over entitlement. Those who have gone on before us have blessed us. Last week, Bill and Mary Shea shared their story of sacrifice. The life I’ve been given to live is so… Read more »
4TH OF JULY FOOD BOOTHS: DONATIONS WANTED
WE ARE COLLECTING NAME-BRAND ITEMS FOR OUR 4TH OF JULY FOOD BOOTHS SODAS PEPSI DIET PEPSI SPRITE DIET SPRITE SPRITE ZERO ROOT BEER ORANGE SODA 16 OZ. BOTTLED WATERS CHIPS 1 OZ. BAGS (INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS) BRING YOUR DONATIONS THIS SUNDAY TO ST. ANDREW AND SUPPORT OUR EL SALVADOR MISSION PROJECT
Bill Shea told this joke…
Bill Shea told this joke to describe what it felt like for him and his wife Mary when news of their son Tim’s death reached them: Someone had stolen their tent. Their life as it had been ended. Yes, this is a joke, but upon reflection, Bill is so right. It is a very powerful… Read more »