We are approaching Ash Wednesday, February 17 and the beginning of Lent. Lent is the season when we examine ourselves, repent of our sins and begin to prepare ourselves for new beginnings with the Lord in the Easter season.  The night before he was crucified, Jesus took a towel and basin and washed the disciples' feet.  He said that he did this as an example that we should do likewise. It is usual for us to ask ourselves what we are going to give up for Lent.

Deuteronomy5:12-15 "Observe the Sabbath day to keep it holy......"

Much has been written in recent days about what Time Magazine has dubbed, "The decade from hell".  No one can deny the myriad tragic events of the last ten years.  My mother was born on this day in 1906.  I wonder what she might think of this last decade in comparison with having lived through the great depression, World Wars I & II, Korea and Viet Nam.  She was widowed at the age of 32 and left with a 12 year old son to raise just as the country was begnning to recover from that depression.  She was left alone again with a young child to raise as my fath

Matthew 2:1-12

   Joe and I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year.    We are heading off Wednesday to visit our family in Lehigh Acres and will be back Thursday afternoon. Join us Christmas Eve for our Praise Noels Cantata and candlelight communion service at 6:00 p.m.  Hope to see you there.