by jbsamp | Jan 20, 2022 | Pastor's Blog
Divine Joy January 21, 2022 Do you have joy? Do you want joy? I mean, who doesn’t? I guess the real question is: Do you know how to receive joy? When the Israelites returned back home after more than 50 years of exile, they worked to rebuild the temple, rebuild their...
by jbsamp | Dec 28, 2021 | Pastor's Blog
January 1, 2021 They say we live in a post-Biblical era, that people generally do not know a reference from scripture when it is given. So, if I were speaking to a group and commented on Cain and Able, for instance, I would need to explain that reference. They say we...
by jbsamp | Dec 27, 2021 | Pastor's Blog
Overwhelming Joy December 31, 2021 Those wise men journeyed from far, following the star, that they might encounter the Christ. We are told that, “When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy.” Seeking Jesus, following the light,...
by jbsamp | Dec 20, 2021 | Pastor's Blog
December 26, 2021 Didn’t You Know Today is Boxing Day! Traditionally, Boxing Day (the day after Christmas) was a time when Lords and aristocrats offered Christmas boxes to their servants and staff, like a Christmas bonus. It was also a time in the church when clergy...
by jbsamp | Dec 20, 2021 | Pastor's Blog
December 24, 2021 Silent Night I used to love going and visiting my grandparents. My grandaddy always had a story to tell. One filled with adventure and excitement. My grandparents were missionaries in the Belgian Congo in the 1940’s. It was interesting times! I loved...
by jbsamp | Dec 9, 2021 | Pastor's Blog
What Do I Do? Do you remember your baptism? Do you remember the words of the pastor spoken to you at the time? I was baptized by the pastor of outreach at my church growing up, David. David is an encourager. He never has a harsh word for anyone. I remember it...
