by Marc Herbst | May 20, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
With the relaxation of pandemic restrictions, many people are planning to resume international travel and visit faraway places. Many of these getaways will be to places where the locals speak a language different than the visiting tourist. The travelers may decide to...
by Marc Herbst | May 14, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
Yesterday we observed the Ascension of Our Lord. The death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus are part of the orderly account Luke introduces at the beginning of his Gospel message. Our Lord’s ascension occurred forty days after the empty tomb was discovered on...
by Marc Herbst | May 6, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
This weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day. We salute all moms as well as others who generously provide us with maternal love and care. The imagery of a mother cooing an infant to sleep is probably one of the best pictures of ultimate love. A simple lullaby transmits pure...
by Jeanine Davis | Apr 30, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
Many will recall childhood stories about the legend of Johnnie Appleseed randomly scattering seeds wherever he went. The tales began while John Chapman – Johnnie Appleseed’s real name – was still alive. In truth, Chapman did not haphazardly drop seeds during his...
by Marc Herbst | Apr 23, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
Today is April 23rd, obviously the 23rd day of the month. So, why not look at a few facts about the number 23 before we 23 skidoo (an early 20th Century slang expression that means ”let’s get out of here as fast as we can!”)? If you ever decide to watch a motorsports...
by Marc Herbst | Apr 16, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
The church’s mission is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. Sometimes, however, its primary charge inadvertently advances other initiatives. Take, as an example, a game of chance. In the 1930s a Pennsylvania priest reportedly was experiencing a common problem...
