Bruce Symes gave the Communion Meditation at the Colony Christian Church, remembering an article he had once read about a man who had raped and murdered a woman. The woman’s dad hated the man, and…

Bruce Symes gave the Communion meditation over celebrating the Easter season.  Usually when you celebrate, there is a crowd of people, food and drink, and a reason to celebrate, Symes said. Think New Year’s Eve,…

Pastor Steve Traw’s sermon Sunday was “Legacy,” 1 Thessalonians 5:1-12. The legacy of Paul and the apostles is that they have ministered and presented the Gospel with the highest integrity in hopes believers will follow…

Darren McGhee gave the meditation last Sunday on our attitude about communion. Communion is a time for thanksgiving, knowing that Jesus is in our presence. If Jesus isn’t here, this isn’t church, we’re not truly…

Pastor Steve Traw discussed “Serve a Living and True God” Sunday, taken from 1 Thessalonians 1.   The strength and faith of the Thessalonian Church was known throughout the region and served as an example…

Chase Riebel gave the Communion Meditation, focusing on 2 Corinthians 5:18-20. We need to take God’s message to a broken, divided world, but as you do, make sure that your actions reflect God’s love.  Pastor…

Bruce Symes gave the Communion Meditation this week. (Ref: 1 John 1:7-9) Pastor Chase Riebel gave the sermon “Due Process” over Acts 23 and 24. (Ref: Acts 23 & 24; Joshua 1:9; Matthew 10:16-19; Deuteronomy…

Pastor Steve Traw’s message, “Encouragement,” was taken from Philippians 2:19-30. Pastor Steve explained, “Since Paul was in prison and couldn’t minister to the Philippian Church in person himself, he sent Timothy to encourage them with…

“For me, everything is art,” said Father David Michael, the new pastor for St. John’s Parish. Indeed, it’s an approach the 46-year-old takes to life itself, whether it involves the complexities of mission work, cooking…

Carlyle Presbyterian Church Pastor Steve Traw expounded on righteous living as part of his message, “Riot and a Christian Response,” with scripture reference from Romans 13:1-7 at Sunday’s service. Pianist Myrna Wildschuetz played “Via Dolorosa”…