Summer Updates at BPC

Summer Updates at BPC

Summer brings longer days, hotter weather, relaxation, vacation getaways, camps, beaches, and pools for many. It’s also a time for planning and preparing for the fall and future events. For instance, Michelle has been diligently planning the upcoming Ageless Wonders...
Prayers of the People

Prayers of the People

It’s been several weeks since my last “Weekly Word.”  My family and I went to California to visit my brother at Yosemite National Park.  I am so thankful for the people who led and listened out for our congregation while I was away.   Last Sunday morning, Amy and I...
Concerns and Joys 

Concerns and Joys 

Last Saturday evening, after we had hosted some friends at our house for dinner, cleaned up, and put the boys to bed, I sat on the couch and pulled out my phone to see what was going on in the world.  The first indication that a major incident had occurred was a...
Catching Your Breath

Catching Your Breath

I hope that all of you are having a chance to catch your breath this summer.  Life can be so full, especially in the weeks leading up to summer.  When I think of our big 275th celebration back in May, my heart is full of joy and gratitude, but I also remember being...
Bless This Mess…

Bless This Mess…

…and Bless Some Other Folks, Too! I know, I know. . . My office in the church is a bit messy. As someone told me recently, it looks “lived-in.” This makes sense if you consider how much I have “lived” at the church—most Sundays to Thursdays—for nearly eleven...