In early May I attended the Mount Zion Women’s retreat at Hidden Acres church camp near Shakespeare, Ontario. This year the theme was Prayer. Our retreat leader, Pastor Tanya Varner, currently serving the New Hamburg congregation, led us through many … Continue reading →
Seasons of Life Easter Sunday, a time of great joy, for Jesus has risen. We know that story, and how it ends, but not everyone understands or knows. Those who didn’t follow Jesus during his earthly ministry, and those who … Continue reading →
Naming the Baby Here we are, after the exciting announcement of Jesus’ birth, and the shepherds coming to see the baby. We’re close to the end of traditional Christmas celebrations, edging into a new year that we hope might be … Continue reading →
May, the month when even more life springs from the ground. Plants at rest in the winter are refreshed and ready to provide beauty and shade. Late April my tulip and narcissus bulbs sent up stalks and leaves and … Continue reading →
Our church’s Lenten journey is in its last week before Easter, and so this post comes a wee bit early. I write a piece for our church newsletter that’s due tomorrow, so here it is : Remember the hosannas (John … Continue reading →
