Happy New Year Dear Friends, When we sit down for a bedtime story in our house, the children’s bible is never far away. Of course other books are available such as everyone’s favorite, ‘Goodnight Moon’, and my other favorites ‘The Velveteen Bunny’ and ‘Love You Forever’ which bring joy to...

Dear Friends, Do you remember the day that you joined the church by profession of faith? Although various traditions may use different formats, there is one unifying factor that unites us all in the Christian churches, that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, He is above all and reigns...

Dear Friends, I was chatting on homework issues with a parent at school pick up on day and we agreed that it can be a traumatic and sometimes stressful event in the afternoon or evening for students and parents alike. The right atmosphere in the room, and approach from the...

Dear Friends, In Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth (1 Corinthians 13:4-13) we find a description of Christian love.    “ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily...

Dear Friends,   The Psalmist wrote in Psalm 51:10-11, “Create in me a pure heart, O God,   and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11Do not cast me from your presence   or take your Holy Spirit from me.” King David was well aware of his transgressions and sinfulness and realized...

Dear Friends. We were new in the town of Penicuik, 10 miles south of Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. My mother was checking out the churches in town, of which there were four belonging to the Church of Scotland. As with the whole town, everywhere was within walking distance and the North...

Dear Friends, Each year, our Vacation Bible School takes over the church for a week in early August. This year is no exception, and once again, it has exceeded our expectations for fun and fulfilling ways to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.   The concept for 2024 was...

Dear Friends, Three of us from UPC Flanders, Susie Christensen, Rob Vazzanna and myself joined a larger group of around twenty six volunteers, who went to Shady Valley, Tennessee for a week with the Appalachian Service Project. Three pastors, assorted adult leaders and a collection of youth groups from churches...

Dear Friends, When Jesus called His disciples to follow Him and set out on their adventure of discipleship, all they knew was that this teacher was changing and had the power to change their lives forever. They had heard His teaching, experienced and seen His miracles, got up and followed...

Dear Friends, Most of the tornadoes and hurricanes which are reported on are the ones which strike the USA mainland followed by the heroic efforts of communities to rebuild and recover. The resilience and stamina of people to begin again after such devastation is remarkable and something to be admired...