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Zion United Church of Christ
Zion United Church of Christ
Life is a Relay Race
It was late afternoon when a fishing trip with family turned into a tale of horror. A boat engine stalls and refused to start. Gallons of...
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Jan 10, 20243 min read
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The Beauty of Advent
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. ( John 3:16) We are in the month of December; people everywhere are...
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Dec 6, 20232 min read
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Once the Leaves Have Fallen, there is Plenty to See!
Hal Borland wrote: October is the fallen leaf, but it is also a wider horizon more clearly seen. I am happy and blessed to say that Joyce...
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Nov 8, 20232 min read
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Who Are We?
I always try to get a good story! Whether it is in my newsletter or in my sermons. I hope you all enjoy them. Once in a village lived a...
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Oct 11, 20233 min read
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Valuable things are more than you can carry!
A crow was flying in the beautiful sky with a large piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly the crow noticed a flock of eagles following him....
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Sep 13, 20232 min read
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THANK YOU
Being thankful should come in times other than being served with turkey and mashed potatoes. What are you thankful for? Who are you...
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Aug 9, 20232 min read
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Be Someone’s Light
In a world full of darkness (EVIL) how do we become a light that shines brightly for others? The first step is making sure we choose not...
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Jul 12, 20233 min read
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Are you Happy?
An old man lived in the village. He was one of the most unfortunate people in the world. The whole village was tired of him, he was...
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Jun 14, 20233 min read
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Who Are We?
Who Are We? A long time ago in a small town, lived a farmer. One day he got tired of his daily routine of running the farm and decided to...
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May 10, 20233 min read
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Spring Clean Your Heart
Spring Clean Your Heart There is something about longer days, birds singing their songs, and being able to get out into the sunshine. It...
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Apr 5, 20232 min read
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A New Life
A New Life Through the blood and death of Jesus comes eternal life. The old is gone, a new life is beginning. It happens each spring and...
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Mar 16, 20232 min read
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Pastor's Pen February 2023
Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the others, including Love....
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Feb 15, 20232 min read
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A Journey for the New Year
A Journey for the New Year This New Years Joyce and I did something that we haven’t done in many years. We actually saw the clock turn...
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Jan 11, 20233 min read
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From Christmas to Easter
From Christmas to Easter Looking at the Christ child this Christmas Eve, we find ourselves beckoned to Easter, called to travel not to...
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Dec 8, 20223 min read
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What Type of Fruit are You Bearing?
What type of fruit are you bearing? “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,...
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Nov 17, 20223 min read
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The Fisherman and the Businessman
The Fisherman and the Businessman I came across a story I thought you would enjoy. Once upon a time there was a businessman who was...
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Oct 6, 20223 min read
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September Pastor's Pen
Do you hear Him calling? I Could I Might I Can I Should I Will! (Thom Rainer) What is your response to anything God asks of you? One of...
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Sep 8, 20222 min read
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Attitude and Caring
Attitude and Caring All of us are surrounded by and benefit for the results of someone’s’ perseverance. Above my head is a bright...
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Aug 11, 20222 min read
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Riches from God
Riches from God “Money can buy medicine, but not health. Money can buy a house, but not a home. Money can buy companionship, but not...
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Jul 13, 20222 min read
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What are you doing with your hyphen?
What are you doing with your hyphen? Joyce and I attended a Memorial Service for the brother of one of her friends who had died suddenly...
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Jun 16, 20222 min read
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