Category Archives: From the Elders

On Sat, Apr 16, 2022 at 9:59 AM Pancoast’s <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Hello to all of our church family,   “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.” 1 John 3:1     GIVING THANKS: Thanks to Jay for leading the men’s study on Thursday night! Thanks to all of the men for rotating in teaching the Adult Bible class on Sunday mornings. Thanks to Bob Discala for making the new Church sign on Daniels Farm Road. It looks great!  … Continue reading →

On Sat, Mar 26, 2022 at 8:32 AM Pancoast’s <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning to all,   Shalom which is Hebrew, for Peace.     “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26     GIVING THANKS:   We remain grateful for each of you.  The church is the Bride of Christ.  Each one of you plays an important role in this family of God.  Thank you… Continue reading →

On Sat, Mar 19, 2022 at 8:41 AM Pancoast’s <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning everyone,   Praise God we have been given another day.  Each day is a gift, for we know not what tomorrow will bring.   James 4:13-14 “Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.”  Why, you do not even know what will happen to tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while… Continue reading →

On Sat, Mar 12, 2022 at 8:10 AM Pancoast’s <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning to all,   “Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.” Jude 1:2    GIVING THANKS:   We give thanks to God for the compassionate volunteers who are helping the refugees as they flee the Ukraine.  It’s a beautiful sight to see LOVE in action as so many volunteers are helping the women & children off the trains from the Ukraine.  These volunteers are greeting them with a gentle hand, a warm smile and meeting their physical… Continue reading →

On Sat, Mar 5, 2022 at 8:04 AM Pancoast’s <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning all, Fifteen more days and Spring will be here!   We praise and thank God for having had a mild winter. Lord willing, we look forward to the beauty of Spring. GIVING THANKS:   Thanks to everyone who generously contributed to our collection of non-perishable food for the Spooner House!  They remain so grateful.  Keep the contributions coming.  Ron’s next challenge will be collections for the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention center. More details to follow. REMINDERS:   Tuesday March… Continue reading →

Hello to our church family, Grace and peace be with each of you… Our hearts and prayers go out to Ukraine and the innocent citizens  as the war there prevails.   Sadly, within our world there are wars on every front though…worldly battles; marital battles; societal battles ; moral decline; personal battles within us; and the one that trumps all others..spiritual warfare (the battle not against flesh and blood, but against God).   Jesus addresses this in John 17 and encourages Christians to stay focused.   He knows the battles we face in… Continue reading →

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