Messenger (Page 24)

PJ’s Page – At the end of this month, on January 31st we will enjoy a day of saying “goodbye for now” and “hello for now” as we worship together for the final time before my sabbatical leave.  During our worship service, we will welcome Pastor Paul Hoffman as your Sabbatical Interim Pastor and say farewell to me, for four months. Pastor Hoffman brings many…

PJ’s Page – Since the middle of October my in-box, social media pages, television screen, and mailbox at home have been filled with holiday ads.  They are created, ultimately, to entice me to spend more in order to “MAKE THIS CHRISTMAS THE BEST CHRISTMAS YET!” (latest ad from my Facebook feed.)  And don’t get me wrong, I love to celebrate this feast of the…

PJ’s Page – This is the season of giving thanks and whenever I turn my attention to writing the November Messenger article, I am glad to have the chance to reflect on the blessings of the year as it moves to a close (remember – the church year ends on November 28th this year.) Even as we do not have an outcome in hand, I am grateful for the willingness of this…