Open the Eyes of Our Faith 4-19-26

Open the Eyes of Our Faith This Sunday at worship we will share the familiar story about two men walking on the road to Emmaus… and then they are joined by the risen Christ!  The ironic twist:  they did not recognize or identify the newcomer as the risen Jesus.  Are there ways Jesus …

What Keeps YOU Awake at Night? 4-12-26

What Keeps YOU Awake at Night? Are you a worrier?  Do you sometimes toss and turn with insomnia because you can’t fully relax?  Then join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he explores the theological and Biblical perspectives on anxiety and sleeplessness.  If the sermon is successful, you will sleep much better beginning this …

Fear and Great Joy – 4-05-26

Fear and Great Joy So… what does Easter mean to you?  More specifically, what emotions surface during the Easter observance?  How about fear… and great joy?  According to Matthew’s resurrection narrative, the women who visited the empty tomb felt an unusual dichotomy of emotions: fear…and great joy.  Can these emotions …

What Did You Expect? 03-29-26

What Did You Expect? God doesn’t always act according to our human preconceptions or expectations.  Palm Sunday is a classic example:  many bystanders who witnessed the Palm Sunday parade became perplexed… because Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem was not exactly what they expected! Join Pastor Jack this Sunday  (Palm Sunday) as he delivers his …

New Life in Christ 03-22-26

New Life in Christ What do Oprah Winfrey, Thomas Edison, and Ulysses S. Grant all have in common?  Find out this Sunday when Pastor Jack delivers his message, “New Life in Christ”.  Discover true stories of wonderful men and women whose lives experienced great reversals… for the good!  Will YOU be the …

Fourth Sunday of Lent – 3/15/26

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS URGENTLY NEEDED – in order to continue the “Best Coffee Hour in Sussex County”. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the parish hall. PASTOR’S VACATION – March 9 – 15, 2026 – In case of pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Fred Becker 617-642-6557. INCLEMENT WEATHER …

Thirsty Again? – 3-08-26

Thirsty Again?  Can you recall the last time you were really, really thirsty?  Was it on a hot summer day when you were working in the yard?  Was it after a strenuous workout at the gym?  Well, this Sunday, the Gospel narrative addresses a different kind of thirst:  spiritual dehydration.  What …

How About a Life Saver? 3-01-2026

How About a Life Saver? So… do you have a favorite life saver?  Most people can identify their favorite life saver.  Does your favorite life saver name begin with the letter “J”?  You won’t want to miss this Sunday’s intriguing message about life savers and how they impact your life!  Unravel the mystery …

Where Does the Devil Take You? 2-22-26

Where Does the Devil Take You? This Sunday’s sermon title speaks for itself:  “Where Does the Devil Take You?”  Are you aware of vulnerable places, situations, and circumstances when you are more apt to cave to your temptations? Do you feel strong enough to resist the urge to be somebody …

The Designated Lord of All 2-13-26

The Designated Lord of All This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday.  We commemorate the day in history when JC was clearly made manifest as Lord of all. But what does it mean for us?  How can we affirm his lordship in our everyday experiences? Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he …