Jesus said,”Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:13-14 Dear Friends: Have you heard about the hidden gem at Epiphany Episcopal Church? It’s right here…Epiphany’s very own Preschool! Epiphany Preschool is a developmentally appropriate, child-centered, play-based program offered in a […]
“It’s necessary that there are groups among you, to make it clear who is genuine.” 1 Corinthians 11:19 Dear Friends: School is beginning. I’ve signed up to take a course. Please, join me. The six week, on-line live class is entitled “Heretics in Good Company”. Forward Movement’s The Rev. Scott Gunn, founder of Lent Madness, […]
“Jesus responded, ‘My teaching isn’t mine but comes from the one who sent me.’” John 7:16 Dear Friends: Dust off the backpacks, sharpen the pencils, recharge the laptops, check the booklist. In less than three weeks school begins! What happened to this summer?! Hopefully, some of our summer has been set aside to read, study […]
“He hadn’t agreed with the plan and actions of the council.” Luke 23:51 Dear Friends: On this first day of August, as the summer begins to wind down, our country takes no rest. As decisions made through political parties including influential donors, continue to push back and forth upon one another, it can be difficult […]
“Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20 Dear Friends: This week I’d like to share with you some events that may well be of interest to you not just as the church on the corner but, […]
“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17 Dear Friends: Real short today…by the time you read this the Faith, Hope and Love Haiti Mission Team will be on our way. We’ll have boarded a plane from Dulles at 6:00 a.m., onto Florida, then onto Haiti. Please pray for the […]
“Look! I’m making all things new.” Revelation 21:5 Dear Friends: Happy Independence Day! This morning during 7:00 a.m. Wednesday drive by prayers, we read the lessons appointed for Independence Day. Micah 4:1-5; Psalm 33; James 5:7-10 and Revelation 21:1-7 and Psalm 33. We were reminded that the Lord our God loves righteousness and justice and […]
Jesus promises, “I myself will be with you every day until the end of this present age.” Matthew 28:20 Dear Friends: Summer is officially upon us. School is dismissed for a short while. Folks are planning vacations here and there. Flat Jesus, a good friend to Epiphany, is with us wherever our travels may take […]
“God! His way is perfect; the Lord’s word is tried and true. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.” 2 Samuel 22:31 Dear Friends: This summer, we’re trying something a little different. Beginning officially this Sunday and throughout the summer, we’re taking a dive into the life of David and […]
“whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never have forgiveness…” Mark 3:29 Dear Friends: Can good be accomplished through evil means? Can truth be determined by lies? Can oppression and cruelty be eradicated by more oppression and cruelty? Jesus asks, “Can Satan cast out Satan?” “Is a house divided against itself able to stand,” Jesus […]