by John Sawyer | Nov 1, 2024 | Weekly Word
“You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness.” (James 1:19-20) In recent days, I have had multiple conversations with people across the political divide, and...
by John Sawyer | Oct 24, 2024 | Weekly Word
A few Octobers ago, I spent an entire Friday and Saturday raking leaves in our yard. I don’t remember the exact number of bags that I raked over the course of those two days, but by the end, the yard was clear and there were easily 30-40 bags of leaves out at the curb...
by John Sawyer | Oct 17, 2024 | Weekly Word
This coming Sunday during Coffee Hour, we will be holding our second Matthew 25 Forum. Just a couple of weeks ago, we spent some time focusing on Matthew 25:14-30—the “Parable of the Talents”—and highlighted our own gifts and skills and talents as well as the gifts,...
by John Sawyer | Oct 10, 2024 | Weekly Word
Sometimes, the gifts we offer to God through the church include feeding the hungry and housing those who need a roof over their heads. Our congregation has an important legacy of doing this important work in Jesus’ name. Sometimes, though, the gifts we offer to God...
by John Sawyer | Oct 4, 2024 | Weekly Word
This coming Sunday, there are two opportunities to grow in faith and knowledge at BPC… The Feasting on the Word Sunday School Class – at 9 AM in the “Living Room,” which is directly below the Sanctuary, next to the Choir Room...
