Then Jesus took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for…
DetailsThe kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and reburied; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Matthew 13:44 Pastor John Writes: Jesus told parables comparing the kingdom of heaven to numerous things, including treasure hidden in…
Details“Then they told what had happened on the road and how Jesus had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.” Luke 24:35 Pastor John Writes: Cleopas and his unnamed companion walked with Jesus the seven miles from Jerusalem to Emmaus, and as evening came, they asked him, “stay with…
DetailsThen Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he…
DetailsPastor John Writes: Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Psalm 51:7-9 What is hyssop? In…
DetailsPastor John Writes: I was looking at the watchword for Friedland for 2023: May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 This chapter of 2 Thessalonians ends Paul’s second letter to the believers in Thessaloniki, and provides many words of advice, warning, and…
DetailsOver the past several weeks, I have been honored by many kind words and well wishes from my Friedland family as my wife Steph and I prepare to make the transition to serving the Union Cross congregation. In my final Friedland newsletter article, I’d like to share an excerpt from the book With Courage…
DetailsJoin us for our Christmas Day Lovefeast and Candle Service Sunday, December 25, 2022. There will be a band prelude beginning at 10:15 am, and the lovefeast and candle service will begin at 11:00 am. A nursery will be available. Come early to make sure you get a seat as there is always a huge…
DetailsPastor John Writes: One year on Christmas Eve, a pastor in a small town had just finished the worship service at his church. When he returned home, he brought out presents and piled them under the tree. Just as he was about to fall exhausted into bed, the pastor remembered his neighbor’s sheep. His neighbor…
DetailsLast month I had the opportunity to attend the Interprovincial Ministers Convocation in Maryland. During my time there, I was able to worship with Moravian ministers from all over the country in a worship space unlike any I had experienced before. This was my first time worshipping in a silo. The ceiling was transparent, allowing…
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