A Message From The Pastor

Each month our Pastor, The Rev. Dr. David Eberhard, has a message for us. It always makes us think about what is happening in our lives and the lives of those around us during that time. Click on the above link, or the picture of Dr. Eberhard, for his biography.

February 2012

"Rejoice, this Lenten Season"

Lent can make us a little uncomfortable, at times. It reminds us that we are sinners, and we don’t always like to think of ourselves in that way, reminding us of our many shortcomings. But as we worship during this Lenten Season, listening to scripture about who Jesus was and what he did for us, we know that God’s mercy is greater than our sins. Lent is about becoming the people God wants us to be. It is about letting God mold our hearts and shape our spirits. Taking time, with God’s help, to change our lives for the better. As you set aside time, each day to pray, remember that you are praying with Christians across the globe, all of whom are being shaped by the love of Christ, our Savior. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) God made us, God loves us, God saves us. Rejoice, this Lenten Season!

January 2012

Happy New Year 'Round the World!"

According to historians, the celebration of the New Year is the oldest holiday. Ancient Babylonians first observed it in the spring about 4,000 years ago. In 153 B.C., the Roman Senate declared January 1st as New Year’s Day. The tradition of making resolutions dates back to the Babylonians, who often promised to return borrowed farm equipment. Modern-day New Year’s customs often focus on prosperity. In Spain, people eat 12 grapes at midnight, hoping to have 12 happy months to come. The Dutch eat donuts because another year has come full circle. Displaying paper cuttings in China– people getting wet in Thailand’s Songdran (the Water Festival), and in Russia Grandfather Frost (who wears a blue suit instead of Santa’s red) arrives with is bag of toys for children. Over all, the New Year Celebration is the ending of one year and fresh beginning to another. A time when Christians, around the world, celebrating in many different ways, come together to look back in thanksgiving for God’s many blessings during the completed year and ask for His guidance in the new year to come. May our Lord continue to be with you as you begin this new year in the name of Jesus our Savior. Amen.

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