A big church seems to be the goal of many congregations. But I wonder if the term “big,” is limited too much to physicality, and not enough to spirituality. Pastor Levi Hoffman spoke these words at the dedication of this building on June 10, 1951. He said: “ “Speaking about the material structure, this isContinue reading “What Makes a Church Big?”
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How to Show Love on a Sunday Morning
“Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart… .” (1 Peter 1:22 ESV) “So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.” (1 Peter 2:1 ESV) “But you are a chosen race, a royalContinue reading “How to Show Love on a Sunday Morning”
A Series of Gifts: Worship
The following message is based on Matthew 2:1-11 and presents the subject of worship, taking the example of the Magi. Their example reminds us that worship is an action of adoration directed to Jesus Christ, God’s only Son. It was delivered on Christmas Eve, 2012 at the Central Schwenkfelder Church. When we reflect on the original ChristmasContinue reading “A Series of Gifts: Worship”
Central to Life 