This is a season of angels, Wiseman, shepherds, a census and a baby born in manger, but it is also a season of the Lion. A time to remember that the baby Jesus will become a man and willing sacrifice himself for all humanity. CS Lewis is one of my favorite writers, he was not fond of the Christmas holiday that he […]
The Christmas Joy Offering supports a variety of needs: The Board of Pension’s income supplement, nursing home care assistance and emergency need grants for retired church workers; the Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges of the Presbyterian Church (USA); and our church’s special interest missions in Honduras and Nepal. Envelopes are provided in the pews. Checks should be made payable to our church. Please give with […]
I can’t believe that the Advent season is upon us. In a short few weeks we will gather together as a church and start to celebrate the period when we await the birth of Jesus Christ. The Advent party is a great way to start off the season. Come have lunch, make an Advent wreath […]
There will be wreath-making and crafts. Lunch will be provided – bring a dessert or side to share! To make an Advent wreath, bring clippers and additional greens (greens will also be provided). There is a sign-up sheet in the chapel. Hope to see you there!
On Sunday, November 4th, Rev. Ellie Johns-Kelley preached for our annual stewardship commitment Sunday. During her sermon, she challenged us to give in a PERSONALLY MEANINGFUL way. Each member of the church would need to determine what that meant. Ellie gave the example of her sister taking the daily money she would spend at Starbucks and donate that to her church above her regular pledge. […]
A remarkable gift can arrive in an unremarkable package. One did in Bethlehem more than 2000 years ago. No one expected God to come the way he did. Yet the way he came was every bit as important as the coming itself. The manger is the message. In this four-session video Bible study, Max Lucado explores how the One who made everything chose to make himself nothing for us. […]
October is here; my favorite month, and not just because it’s my birthday month! Fall weather, yummy treats like apple cider and cider donuts, and of course scarecrows! Oh, you don’t normally associate October with Scarecrows? Well, hopefully we can help change that for you this year! As you may already know, on Sunday, October 28th from 12-2 pm, the Membership and Outreach […]
Re: RUMMAGE SALE- SAT, Nov. 3rd 9-2 Presbyterian Church at Woodbury The Women’s Association brought in over $2800! Thanks for everyone who donated, helped and shopped the Rummage Sale! Dear Publicity Person, I request that you send out this EVENT notice on your newspaper, event calendar, bulletin, mail blast, and also on your web page, Facebook, or any […]
In the fifth chapter of Mark, Jesus encounters a man living in a cemetery who is possessed by a legion of demons. The madman is healed by Jesus and wants to follow him on his travels. Instead of allowing the healed man to come with him, Jesus gives him a new task: Jesus said, “Go […]
The Deacons will be running a gift drive for the Greater Cooperative Ministries Food Bank for Christmas. The collection will run through the month of November. The Food Bank needs gifts for teenagers, men and women. Here are some suggestions: For Teenagers: gift cards to ITunes, Google, Amazon, pajamas. For Women: decorative scarves, sweaters, pajamas, underwear, turtlenecks, costume jewelry. ForMen: sweatshirts, sweatpants, […]