by John Sawyer | Apr 11, 2025 | Weekly Word
This past week, amidst all of the stock market fluctuations, maybe you have seen photos of stock traders (and others) with shocked looks on their faces and their heads in their hands. Photos like this are not new. I remember seeing similar pictures in similar times of...
by John Sawyer | Apr 5, 2025 | Bright Hope for Tomorrow, Weekly Word
We are thrilled that Bedford Presbyterian Church has been officially certified as a PC(USA) Earth Care Congregation! This national recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to caring for God’s creation through worship, education, community outreach, and...
by John Sawyer | Mar 28, 2025 | Weekly Word
Having lived within an hour of Boston for the past eleven years, I have experienced a few Boston rush hours. It can get kind of crazy down there! But, crazy traffic congestion is not limited to the Northeast. Back home in Georgia, people know to avoid certain highways...
by John Sawyer | Mar 21, 2025 | Weekly Word
As a Pastor, there are times when people will ask me to hold something in confidence and not tell anyone else. There are some things that just do not need to be publicly shared – for a variety of reasons – and I try to respect the knowledge that has been...
by John Sawyer | Mar 14, 2025 | Weekly Word
Last week, as I stood with a group of people who are interested in exploring membership at Bedford Presbyterian Church, I was reminded of an old family friend named Dr. Margaret Channin. Dr. Channin was a good friend of my grandparents, and she would often come out...