by joe | Jan 5, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
There are many things that I could say as a Pastor at the beginning of the New Year. The one thing that I did want to say to all those that are our part of the ministry of Living Hope is “Thank You.” I am constantly reminded that the ministry of a local church...
by joe | Jan 5, 2017 | Newsletter
We in heading into 2017. I personally find this time of year, every year, exciting. It is a reminder that, Lord willing, we have another 365 days to make a difference. I cannot remember a year that has not been exciting over the last almost 35 years of being a...
by joe | Dec 22, 2016 | Newsletter
I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas. Let me encourage you to make the Savior a part of your holiday celebrations. There are many ways to do this and one our family likes is reading the Luke account of the Christmas story. We had an incredible time caroling this...
by joe | Dec 22, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I find it amazing that just about everything that we do at this season of the year runs just the opposite of what we are supposed to be celebrating. We are busy celebrating the coming of the Promised Messiah that would bring, among many things, “Peace on Earth!”...
by joe | Dec 8, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Believe it or not, there are individuals that struggle at this time of the year. Christmas for them is not a time of joy and happiness. Instead, it is a reminder of the struggle in their lives, the pain of a broken relationship or even a reminder of a lost loved one....
by joe | Dec 8, 2016 | Newsletter
Let the festivities begin. I hope that you will allow the Lord to use you to touch others through the different holiday activies. Actually, don’t wait for it to happen, make it a choice to do something each day of this month! Thanks to everyone that...
by joe | Dec 2, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
There are many things that are part of the Christmas season. I would add to the long list “Christmas Gift Lists.” Christmas lists are a big help in our seasonal gift buying. I find it helpful to receive some help in this area. We want to give gifts that are desired...
by joe | Dec 2, 2016 | Newsletter
Christmas is on Sunday this year. I have been asked if we are having a Candlelight and Sunday service this year. The answer is yes, we are planning to have both services. The Candlelight service is from 6-7pm on Christmas Eve and the Special Christmas Sunday...
by joe | Nov 23, 2016 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
If I asked you to name off a few Biblical practices that a believer should focus on, what would be on your list? I tend to think that our lists would be very similar. I would include Bible intake at the top. This could include Bible reading and Bible study. My list...
by joe | Nov 23, 2016 | Newsletter
Let me wish you an early Thanks Giving. I hope that you are able to take a few minutes privately to reflect on God’s blessing in your life. I also hope that you will also take time with your family to do it corporately too. We are truly blessed and have so much to be...
