Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Update on New Zealand earthquake A serious earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand, on February 22. Although it was of lesser magnitude than an earthquake there five months ago, it has caused much more damage because it struck closer to the surface and closer to the city center. The shaking [...]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Please join me in extending hearty congratulations to Pastor Rick Shallenberger who completed his Master of Arts in Religious Studies with High Distinction from Trinity University in Indiana. And there’s more good news. Gary and Wendy Moore shared with us that Gary’s daughter, Rachel, became engaged to James Litchfield [...]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Greek-speaking Christians had a word for the Lord’s Supper. They called it Eucharist, which means “thanksgiving.” And no wonder, because the greatest gift of all is the gift of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus has washed away all our sins and become one with us in such a [...]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Let’s remember in prayer the people of Egypt during this momentous crisis in their country, as well as all those who will ultimately be affected by it. As we face crises in our lives and turmoil in the world we can take comfort in Jesus’ words, “For my Father’s [...]