Posts by LMLC (Page 8)

On the last Sunday of January our New Testament Epistle reading was from Paul’s first letter to the church at Corinth. It’s always fascinating to read what Paul writes to these early communities of believers. Is he offering words of comfort, encouragement, and care? Or is he addressing a problem in the community that he has heard about? Is he writing to tell them that he…

We recently came across the Annual Meeting packet from 1954-55. The theme for the meeting was “We Build for Tomorrow.” Pastor Nelson, in his letter to the not yet formed congregation, noted that their ministry was established on three “stones”: Faith – Prayer – Sacrifice. Much has changed since then! Average worship attendance was 168 in 1955. Average Sunday School…

It hardly seems possible that it is the end of 2019. As a culture, we are looking at a new decade (the roaring twenties?) and as always, this season offers us a time for reflection on what has been and hope for what is yet to come. In the Church, Advent begins on December 1st this year. The season of Advent includes the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. This is the…