Psalm 130:6 My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning. During the Christmas season, waiting is a familiar experience. The church observes Advent, a time of anticipation and preparation as we await the celebration of Jesus’s birth. Children eagerly await Christmas… Read more »
Psalm 89:1-4 O Lord God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty O Lord, and your faithfulness surrounds you. Psalm 89:8 (NIV) At the time for the worship service to begin, the imposing six-foot four pastor clothed in his long, formal, black robe, entered the sanctuary. The congregation quieted. Suddenly the exuberant voice of… Read more »
Matthew 3:1-3, 11 Don and I recently spent a few days hiking in the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma. I’ve never visited the wilderness of Judea, but I suspect the Wichitas are a good approximation—rocky, rugged, wild, and beautiful, with a tracery of crooked paths laid down by elk, deer, and bison. The first afternoon, hiking… Read more »
John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. (NRSV) Christmas is our annual reminder that God lights the way in the darkness. Mankind has had physical light since creation began: the sun lights our days, and the stars light our nights. When Christ was born in a manger… Read more »
John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. (NRSV) It’s the first day of Advent. Wait. Prepare. Make ready. The world around us says it is Christmas. It is not. Not yet. It’s coming, but it is… Read more »
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Learn about the Advent Characters; Isaiah, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, Zechariah, Mary, Anna and Joseph. This interactive resource was created using materials from Illustrated Ministry’s Advent Theme The Will to Dream. The Will to Dream theme is rooted in prophetic imagination—a phrase powerfully explored by the late theologian and biblical scholar Walter Brueggemann—in the sacred… Read more »
New Beginnings is a bridge housing community in Fayetteville for the chronically homeless. It was designed to offer a different solution for those who were experiencing long term homelessness. There are 20 cottages for sleeping and a community building with a kitchen and bathrooms. The residents have two meals a day and they take turns… Read more »
This October, First United Presbyterian Church will offer a new contemplative worship experience designed to provide respite for the worried and weary. Our Minister of Music, Isaac Thomas, retired pastor Joyce Daniels, and church members Pam Gilbreath and Don Steinkraus are collaborating to create a service where worshippers can step away from the busyness and… Read more »
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