I was running late the other day.   It was already 1:30, I hadn’t had lunch yet, and so I decided to make a quick stop at the McDonald’s drive-thru window – I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. It was a couple of blocks later when [...]

I’m fortunate to have been given some very old books – old biblical commentaries, several books of Wesley’s sermons, and a number of other old Methodist texts – some of which date back to the 1700’s.  If you have an interest in old books, stop in some time! Of course, the real value of such [...]

All Saints Sunday again! This is the day we remember and give thanks for all of the faithful servants who have gone before us. Of course, we remember the GREAT servants such as St. Francis of Assisi, St. Paul, St. John (our namesake), etc. And we also remember the faithful members of our church family [...]

I have so many mixed emotions as I read Joan Mac Main’s obituary in this morning’s Courier-Times. Knowing her very difficult struggle with pancreatic cancer over the last couple of months, I rejoice that her battle is over and her victory is won. But how sad I am – certainly for Pastor Jim and for [...]

On Sunday, our mission speaker at all three services was the Executive Director of “Life Abundant,” a ministry to prisoners at Bucks County Prison.  Trained Christian volunteers lead Bible studies and other programs, and, when requested, they meet one-on-one to form mentoring relationships with prisoners.  After release, inmates are guided to continue growing in their [...]

Pastor’s Charge Conference Report October 2011 As we move forward into 2012, I believe that a few years down the road, our congregation will be able to look back with amazement and to say definitively that the years 2011-2012 were truly years of visioning and change. I personally believe that the groundwork we have done [...]