by Rick Bertou | Mar 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Living as a Citizen of Another Kingdom – Part 3 A few weeks ago, we began a new 6-part blog series entitled “How to Live as a Citizen of Another Kingdom”. Here are the links to the previous parts in case you missed it....
by Rick Bertou | Dec 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret how much I like Christmas music. There’s nothing like listening to Karen Carpenter singing “Home for the Holidays” or Tony Bennett singing “Winter Wonderland”. Most people believe it’s socially acceptable to begin listening after Thanksgiving, although...
by Rick Bertou | Dec 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
As a kid growing up in East Williamson NY, I remember how early darkness descended on our little town during December. Early in the month, the sun sets around 4:30pm with last light occurring at 5:05pm. For much of winter, evening activities around town are done in...
by Perry Garrett | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
We have entered our second week of Advent season. I have encouraged our church family to celebrate and recognize Advent through a time of fasting, beginning after supper on Sunday night and continuing until supper on Monday night. If you are able, we encourage you to...
by Rick Bertou | Dec 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
We’re officially in the Christmas season. You can see it. You can hear it. The evidence is all around us. Front porches and shrubs adorned with colorful lights. Inflatable Santa’s and Frosty’s staked to the ground, sometimes found side by side with plastic shepherds...
by Perry Garrett | Nov 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
As some of you are aware, this Lord’s Day marks the beginning of a season historically known as Advent. For many Christians throughout church history, Advent has served as a season of preparation and anticipation. After all, Advent season leads to Christmas and the...
