The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyApr 18, 20232 min readRevealed TogetherThat same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. Luke 24:33 Dear...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyApr 5, 20231 min readThe Great Three Days"So, could you not stay awake with me one hour?” Matthew 26:40b Dear Friends in Christ, If Easter is to be more than bunnies and candy,...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyMar 22, 20233 min readSeeds for MissionHe who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyFeb 16, 20235 min readReligion and PoliticsBut our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ… Philippians 3:20 Dear Friends in Christ, We are...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreySep 28, 20223 min readWhat is a Collect?“…Lord, teach us to pray…” Luke 11:1 Dear Friends in Christ, In our worship services, after we prepare ourselves for worship with songs...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreySep 21, 20222 min readAn Active SilenceFor God alone my soul in silence waits; * from him comes my salvation. Psalm 62:1 Dear Friends in Christ, What do you do with times of...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyAug 24, 20222 min readPassing the PeaceAnd let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 Dear...
The Rev. Elisa P. HarresJul 6, 20222 min readHands that Hold“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people...
The Rev. Thomas C. PumphreyApr 27, 20222 min readThe sabbath and sanctifying timeBut those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, Isaiah 40:31a Dear Friends in Christ, This Monday, I begin my sabbatical,...