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“I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.” - Galatians 6:17b Dear Friends, So, how many pancakes did you eat last night? If you ate any, it was more than I did. We had homemade Chinese food - Bridgette made some excellent fried rice! Yesterday was Mardi Gras, which is french for Fat Tuesday - also known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday. The name comes from the idea that it is the last opportunity to eat rich, fattening food before the fasting season of Lent begins. You may

“Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and that the Lord your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm.” - Deuteronomy 5:15 Dear Friends, Today marks the 18th anniversary of those tragic events that we will forever remember as 9/11. The images of the smoking towers in New York City, the Pentagon and a field in Central Pennsylvania do not go away. Brought up in casual conversation, virtually anyone alive at that time will recall with vivid de

“…Barnabas and Paul— men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Acts 15:25b-26 Dear Friends, Sitting in a meeting yesterday for the leadership of Washington Presbytery, one member addressed a proposal that was brought forward with a profound and simple statement: It’s worth the risk Have you ever been presented with a proposition, an opportunity, a chance to step outside of your comfort zone? Has God ever spoken to you through a trusted friend, a

“Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate.” - Luke 15:23 Dear Friends, This coming Monday is Memorial Day - a day we’ve set aside for generations to remember the brave men and women who have served this nation and given the ultimate sacrifice, their lives, in service of peace. It’s so wonderful to drive down Pike Street and look up and see the names and faces of so many from this area who have served nobly - what a great way to remember! Memorial

“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love.” - Psalm 51:1:a Dear Friends, Tomorrow is the official beginning of Lent - making today Mardi Gras - the last day to indulge and revel in all of the things that you’re supposed to give up during Lent! So, eat a 20 ounce steak, a gallon of ice cream, and a pound of chocolate, washing it all down with a pitcher of your favorite adult beverage. Then go frolic down Pike Street in your craziest costume. Well, maybe not. T