T’was the week before Christmas,and all through the churchthe Pastor and Organist tried not to lurch.Prayers had been said over the copier with careIn hope that the bulletins wouldn't be bare. . . Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! That special time when...
Earlier today, I was interviewed on Zoom by one of BPC’s bright college students, Tally Coulter. She was doing some research for a class at Duke University on what faith-leaders know about militant Islam. I know. . . it seems like an odd subject, and Tally admitted as...
I’m going to admit when it comes to decorating for Christmas, I’m really glad that there are people who love it. I “like” decorating for Christmas, but it doesn’t give me as much joy as it does some folks. Maybe this stems from traumatic memories from my youth - lying...
by The Reverend Dr. John Sawyer, Pastor This past Sunday, as part of the sermon, I spent a few minutes saying “Hey” and “Thank you” to people in (and beyond) our congregation who offer so much of their time, energy, money, and more to God here at Bedford Presbyterian...
On the day after this past week’s election, I spent the day sitting with people who were experiencing some big feelings. Not all of these big feelings were about the election results, mind you, but many of them were. I know that plenty of people were quite pleased...
“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...
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,...
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...