Posts from December 2024
What Child is This? – Simeon and Anna
Merry Christmas one more time! As I write this article to you, our dear LifeWay Church family, on this Thursday morning the day after Christmas, I just want to say that my heart is full and warmed by the pleasure of being part of this dear family, as well as being amazing partners with you as we strive to serve the King by carrying the Gospel message to the world. Somehow the Christmas Eve candlelight services served as an amazing…
What Child Is This? – The Shepherds
Hi there! Can you tell me who was the first shepherd mentioned in the Bible? Do you know who was a shepherdess according to Genesis 29? Did you know that Moses was married to a shepherdess? It’s true. It’s in the Bible. Shepherds is a major theme in the Bible. They are everywhere not only in the Old Testament, but in the New Testament as well. I remember growing up as a little boy, my parents brought out our Nativity…
What Child is This? – Joseph
I’ve done lots of pre-marriage counseling over the years, and I have always enjoyed it. Of course, I have done weddings for people who were all ages. Pre-marriage visits are always enjoyable and the couples are always ‘giddy’ about getting married no matter what age they are. I think the oldest couple I did a wedding for were in the 80’s… and yes, they were delightfully giddy and behaved just like high school kids all over again. It’s pretty fun…
Christmas Fest 2024 Wrap Up!
Christmas Fest 2024 Wrap Up! I am so proud of LifeWay Church. I don’t know how many people were involved in making this event happen, but it was a bunch for sure! Lots of meaningful and fun craft booths, Christmas Story tellers; hot dog crew; hot chocolate makers; cookie makers; hay ride hosts; photo booth photographers; Christmas greeters at the door; face painters; and lots of warm greeters around the room. Christmas Fest 2024 was a huge success, and honestly…
What Child Is This? – Mary
Last week we began our Advent Season with John the Baptist and his parents, Zachariah and Elizabeth. We saw that John was the forerunner of Jesus, the Messiah. Intertwined with the story of Zachariah and Elizabeth, is the story of Jesus’ mother, Mary. Mary and Elizabeth were relatives, and despite the difference in the women’s ages, their miraculous babies would arrive within months of each other. While Elizabeth’s pregnancy was a cause for celebration, Mary’s was a bit more problematic.…