by Steven Baines | Feb 18, 2018 | News
Sunday, February 18 Note: We asked our writers on Sundays to address the power of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in their lives. Sing unto the Lord a new song, For the Lord has done marvelous things. Psalm 98:1 When our congregation was celebrating the 500th...
by Steven Baines | Feb 17, 2018 | News
Saturday, February 17 Scripture: Mark 1:9-15 Do you remember the time you were passionate about a particular moment in your life? Perhaps starting a new career, moving to a new location, or seeking more understanding. I remember many passion moments in my life and one...
by Steven Baines | Feb 16, 2018 | News
Friday, February 16 Scripture: Mark 1:9-15 In this passage, Jesus is baptized by John and then unceremoniously banished into the wilderness. In his baptism, Jesus is readying himself to do God’s work and God wastes no time in immediately sending Jesus into temptation...
by Steven Baines | Feb 15, 2018 | News
Thursday, February 15 Scripture: Mark 1:9-15 And there will be a test. What will your answer be? The voice of God said “This is my Son, with you I am well pleased.” Then, Jesus went into the desert, and was there for 40 days and nights. The test came there, and the...
by Steven Baines | Feb 14, 2018 | News
Ash Wednesday, February 14 Scripture: Mark 1:9-15 Forehead ashes on Valentine’s Day? Resurrection celebrations on April Fool’s Day? It has been 73 years since Lenten season started and ended on such cultural holidays. Yet perhaps such juxtapositions are spiritually...
by Michael McMahon | Feb 12, 2018 | Friday Music at Midday, News
Pianist Christopher Schmitt will be performing this Friday, February 16, at 12:15 p.m., at our free weekly Music at Midday concert. Christopher holds a Doctorate in Piano Performance from the Juilliard School and performs regularly in small ensembles at the White...
