ADVENT: THE KEY TO IT ALL The following words are not my own, I found them while doing my advent meditation for this season. I’m uncertain who wrote them, but the insight is profound and worthy to be shared. Please enjoy them as I did! Pastor Rhoden ADVENT SEASON: UNLOCKING THE REASON I’m sure [...]
RACISM IN AMERICA “Go back to where you came from!” “If you don’t like it here, you can leave!” I’m not sure if you have heard these words before, but I have. It comes as a warning to those who do not view the world in the same way as others. Plainly it is [...]
Spring Cleaning A LOOK INSIDE YOUR EMOTIONAL CLOSET Spring Cleaning is a ritual in my house and has been this way since I was a child, as I watched my grandmother clean out the basement of her house. Subsequently, I have taken on a similar practice in my house. We go through our closets [...]
The Reverend Leon E. FannielIN RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE AND SERVICEHe was the very best—good, right, and true before his God. Everything he took up, whether it had to do with worship in God’s Temple or the carrying out of God’s Law and Commandments, he did well in a spirit of prayerful worship. He [...]
The Deacons are working hard to have a successful World Communion Sunday by providing various breads from around the world. We are thankful to Bel Air Presbyterian Church for contributing 50 baskets for our Thanksgiving distribution. Get more from the News & Notes Newsletter? CLICK HERE
In our modern, computerized world, we’ve become used to the idea that we can’t get into particular websites or programs without giving our “password.” That’s the key to admission. But what about Heaven? Views about heaven have been changing so much in recent times, that a commonly held belief is that all we need to [...]
All of us would do well to make the time and find a way to accomplish the important things that will draw us closer to God, and give us greater insight into His desires for us. Ephesians 5:15-17 Common English Bible (CEB) Be filled with the Spirit 15 So be careful to live your life wisely, [...]
Financial Exploitation's Significant or unauthorized withdrawals from the elder’s accounts Sudden changes in the elder’s financial condition Items or cash missing from the household Suspicious changes in wills, power of attorney, titles, and policies Addition of names to the elder’s signature card Unpaid bills or lack of medical care, although the elder has enough money [...]
Although, it’s funny that something as straightforward as forgiveness can actually be quite complicated. Saying the words “I forgive you” does not seem like a huge undertaken. But all of us know that there is much more to the process of forgiveness than just saying three little words. Biblical Examples of Forgiveness There are lots [...]
Where we spend our money reflects our priorities. This applies to our homes, churches, workplaces, and our nation. It is often stated that if you want to know where a person’s priorities lie look at where they spend their money. Do we value education, safety, entertainment? What is it? Hopefully we place a high value [...]
