Month: February 2026

Lent: A Season for Adding or Subtracting? “When you fast, do not look somber, as the hypocrites… instead put oil on your head and wash your face so it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting…” Matthew 6:16 Dear friends, As you enter Lent this year, are you TAKING ON some spiritual discipline to…

Preparing for Lent “Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and did not cover up my iniquity”   Psalm 32:5 Dear friends, This week as we gather to receive ashes and begin 40 days of reflection on sin…our sin and the sin of the world, I am so grateful for being in a church that follows…

“Souper Bowl of Caring” and the Super Bowl “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat” … Matthew 25:35 Sunday, to recognize the Super Bowl we collected soup and those many cans of soup will be delivered this week to ECCO (East Cooper Community Outreach). Some folks might take issue with the amount…

Mandated Rest “Come unto to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28 Dear friends, I was all ready for our worship service Sunday… bulletins printed, sermon done, insert for the congregational meeting already printed and in the bulletins… and here it is Monday morning and alas, those bulletins…