by John Sawyer | Nov 9, 2023 | Weekly Word
When I was interviewed by the Pastor Nominating Committee from Bedford Presbyterian Church a little over ten years ago, I remember them asking the question, “Do you know how cold it gets in New Hampshire?” I remember responding telling them, “I like wearing jackets.”...
by John Sawyer | Nov 3, 2023 | Weekly Word
This past Sunday, as I was greeting people before the 10 AM worship service, I noticed a strange thing: some people were not sitting where they usually sit in the sanctuary. In fact, some people even told me that they had been “told” to sit in different spots....
by John Sawyer | Oct 27, 2023 | Weekly Word
As I sat down to write this, people living in Lewiston, Maine, and the surrounding communities (a two-hour drive from Bedford) were sheltering in place. As I sat down to write this, the man who killed 18 people and wounded 13 others with an assault rifle in...
by John Sawyer | Oct 20, 2023 | Weekly Word
Last Sunday, I was completely surprised during the worship service, when our Elder of the Day, Cindy Chagnon, announced that there was a special celebration at Coffee Hour. The celebration marked the start of my 10th year at Bedford Presbyterian Church. In truth, when...
by John Sawyer | Oct 15, 2023 | Weekly Word
I don’t often quote advertisements for Jim Beam – in fact, I never do – but a recent ad campaign for the Jim Beam whiskey company is entitled “People Are Good for You.” The basic idea behind the ad campaign is that it is good for people to be together....
