by Carol Pitts: July 2025 This summer our church has been spending time in the Old Testament, focusing on the minor prophets. They are a treasure trove of God’s mercy, love and justice, but I keep wondering how and why so many nations seemed to miss the memos! On Sunday, July 13, 2025 Pastor Ben… Read More »
He’s Here
He’s Here Pentecost Sunday (June 8 this year) marks the moment in the church calendar when we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles (Acts 2). For me, it’s always a powerful, personal reminder of the Holy Spirit’s presence in my own life. One bitterly cold, snowy day in late January many… Read More »
Steadfastness and Faith
Steadfastness and Faith As is often the case, Pastor Ben’s sermon makes me think of a song, and when he spoke about worry this past Sunday, I thought of the hymn “His Eye is on the Sparrow.” This was probably reinforced by the pictures he shared during the sermon. Under each of the eight different… Read More »
A Life of Prayer and Faith
A Life of Prayer and Faith An Interview with Ken and Ann Bartel Ann Bartel has an ongoing conversation with God, every day, all day. She rarely goes more than an hour or two without praying about something. It might be for safety when she gets in the car to go somewhere. It might be… Read More »
The Faithfulness of God
The Faithfulness of God An Interview with Lawrence and Roberta Foth Neither Roberta nor Lawrence Foth focuses on the “why” of life events. “Lots of things happen,” Roberta said, “Some things can be terrible, disastrous experiences, but I never turn back to ask why it happened.” Instead, whether consciously or unconsciously, Roberta is guided by… Read More »
