This Sunday
A weekly reflection and announcements.
This Sunday (October 1, 2017) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Professor John Dernbach will be our Parlor People Presenter
He called the place Massah and Meribah, because the Israelites quarrelled and tested the Lord, saying, ‘Is the Lord among us or not?’ Exodus 17:7 In recent weeks, I have been transfixed and overwhelmed by the destruction from the hurricanes and earthquake. I give monthly, from...
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This Sunday (September 24, 2017) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Peterson Toscano is the Guest Preacher
I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.... . Philippians 1:23 I feel extremely fortunate to be able to take my grandchildren on vacation. We had quite a fun and packed week in early August. Even though the children ...
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This Sunday (September 17, 2017) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Israel saw the great work that the Lord did against the Egyptians. So the people feared the Lord and believed in the Lord and in his servant Moses. Exodus 14:31 In dramatic fashion, God released the Israelites from their slavery and bondage. In the book, Stand Your Ground by R...
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This Sunday (September 10, 2017) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Godly Play, Confirmation and Presentation by Matt Baldwin of Susquehanna Organs
For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. Matthew 18:20 This verse has provided great comfort to Christians for centuries. It was a big deal to say that God was in the midst of two people, because in Judaism, a minyan or ten people were required fo...
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This Sunday (September 3, 2017) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Worship at St. Stephen, Thompsontown
Then he said, ‘Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.’ Exodus 3:5 Do you realize all of the times you stand on holy ground? This Sunday, we'll worship at St. Stephen in Thompsontown. I believe St. Stephen, lik...
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