An audio file of the sermon from October 9 is available here. The Scripture readings are Genesis 18:16-33 and Matthew 6:5-13. Abraham prays with a sense of reverence for God. In our culture, we tend to equate a casual, chatty approach to God with reverence. I’m not so sure, though. In his little book Lament … [Read more…]
Deb Kohlhase – a faithful member of this church – spoke to the Presbyterian Men at their monthly breakfast this morning about the renewal and the work of Habitat for Humanity of Athens/Limestone County where she serves as executive director. It has been a difficult few years for our local Habitat affiliate, but they are … [Read more…]
An audio recording of the sermon from October 2 is available at this link. The Scripture readings for the day are Genesis 18:1-15 and Genesis 21:1-7. A PDF file of the worship bulletin for the day is available here. “Sarah’s laughter resonates across the ages as vividly as any sound in Scripture. How you hear … [Read more…]
Audio of the sermon from September 25 is at this link. The Scripture readings are Genesis 17 and Galatians 3:1-9. A PDF file of the worship bulletin for the day is here. “‘Walk before me and be blameless.’ Some translations say, “Be perfect.” But the meaning here is not “be sinless.” It’s more like, “Walk … [Read more…]
The building across Washington Street has been known informally as “the Clem building” and the “Cross the Street” building for many years. Now as it takes shape as fully renovated ministry space, it has a name. The Building Commission of the Session worked hard on the name. They wanted something right for a church building … [Read more…]
Why do you go on saying a Creed, usually the Apostles’ Creed, every Sunday in worship? There are plenty of church consultants and others who actively encourage churches to let it go. It’s not interesting, they say, and people don’t know what it means. Perhaps it becomes rote words and people stop paying attention. All … [Read more…]
Big Brothers/Big Sisters is looking for mentors in Limestone County. Mentorship consists of being involved in the life of a young person (5-18) in difficult life circumstances. Mentors will receive training. If you would like more information, would like to volunteer to be a mentor please call Nick Thomas at 256-998-5566.
Audio of the sermon from September 18 is here. A PDF file of the worship bulletin is here. The Scripture readings for the day are Genesis 16 and Romans 8:18-30. An excerpt from the sermon: “People sometimes say, “All the world’s religions teach the same ethics.” And that isn’t true, but more importantly it’s beside … [Read more…]
An audio recording of the sermon from September 11 is here. The Scripture readings are Genesis 15:1-21 and Matthew 11:1-6. “Like many others with the responsibility of preaching on that day, I found on Sunday, September 16, 2001 that it wasn’t necessary to depart from the original plan in order to be given something to … [Read more…]
Here is a gallery of pictures taken today, September 12, 2016, of activity renovating the building across the street. Onward and upward!
