I have been called to serve as a Deacon for Parish 8 for another three-year term, and I accepted in spite of my limited time constraints as a single, working mother. I accepted because Jesus asks us to love and to serve. I saw no better way to love and to serve than to be a deacon. I accepted because … Continue reading →
These past months have been different for all of us. 2020 will forever be the year of the pandemic. We are all learning about the seriousness of a virus that has no cure. We know that COVID-19 has killed many already. And, it will likely kill more before our scientists find a way to combat this killer. We have also learned how we … Continue reading →
January: A time to “take stock” on the past year and ways we can improve and embrace the good things we have accomplished. New Years resolutions can do just that. Along with “I’ll lose weight, exercise more,” etc., we can explore our spiritual needs and ways we can deepen our commitments to our faith, how we can give more of … Continue reading →
After my church closed three years ago, I decided to take my time finding another congregation to join. I visited many different churches in the area, small, large and too large! The reason I kept returning to PCB was not only the warm welcome I received, it was also the genuine caring you showed for each other and our community. … Continue reading →
OCTOBER 2019 Job 8:7 – Your beginnings will be humble, so prosperous will your future be. In life we face many new beginnings. The start of school, a new job, and relocation are examples. We also may have new relationships or a phase of life with an updated purpose or outlook. You may be starting an exercise or health plan … Continue reading →
A PENNY IN THE CLOTH As a young child growing up in rural Iowa, I have many fond memories associated with the Moffit farm and surrounding area. I remember going to Tucker School, a one room school, in my early educational years and walking past Champion Hill Church each afternoon on my way home. This small white country church was … Continue reading →
Amy Carder (Parish 3) It’s hard to believe that my daughter, Lauren, is graduating from Barrington High School in just a few weeks. On the one hand, it seems a long time since we held her in our arms, in her little white dress, at the front of this church, praying that she wouldn’t spit up on Pastor Dan as … Continue reading →
Although protestants are not required to give up anything for Lent, I sometimes try to do it as a way to remember what Jesus went through before his crucifixion. Rather than just give up chocolate, I prefer to try to give up some bad habits. Many years ago I found this list and stuck it away. Cleaning out files and … Continue reading →
I recall my grandfather was a deacon at his church, so when I was called again to be a deacon here, I immediately said yes. I said yes because I wish to serve more, to do more as a Christian to serve others, and to possibly be that beacon for my kids as my grandparents were for me because their … Continue reading →
We are 15 Deacons devoted to our mission of caring for the sick, the heartbroken, the needy and the lonely of our congregation. We are in contact with our Parish members to discern if they are in need of our help and we are also advised by our Pastors of those in need. On a regular basis we call, visit, … Continue reading →