Author Archives: pastor

I recently got a request to post the text of a sermon I preached at Immanuel a few weeks ago. This is from March 18, 2012 and is based on a passage from the Gospel of John chapter 3:16-20. It’s … Continue reading →

This past week we finished up another series of midweek Lenten services at Immanuel. The theme this year was The Ten Commandments. We took a closer look at the commandments as a congregation and added a special emphasis. Many people, … Continue reading →

In a poll published in a major magazine a few years ago adults were invited to reveal what they would ask if they could get a direct and immediate answer to any question. The top three questions were, “Will I … Continue reading →

It has been exciting working in partnership with Pastor Sam and Cindy Wolff during the past year on the work they do in support of the poor in Nairobi. As we have been reporting to the congregation, one special project … Continue reading →

For decades our good old sign has identified our church to the people around us. However, it’s gotten pretty worn through the years. This week it will be out with the old and in with the new, as we erect … Continue reading →

Here’s a great picture from our Living Nativity that reached me by email. Every December for three evenings our church puts on an outdoor Living Nativity. This year it happened on Dec 18, 19, and 20. The main actors and … Continue reading →

We had Stewardship Sunday this past weekend. Among other things we put on a play in our services called “Stone Soup.” I based it on an old European folk tale. It illustrates how the gifts of many people can come … Continue reading →

This is a story I mentioned in my November article in the Immanuel newsletter. It originates from the latest communication sent by our mission partners, Pastor Sam and Cindy Wolff in Nairobi, Kenya. They tell about a recent event they … Continue reading →

I haven’t written in this blog since early September. Much of my spare time since then has been taken up with family illness. On September 5th my mother (who lives in Southern California) entered the hospital. It was discovered that … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago we held a luau on Sunday evening at our church. It’s an annual tradition at Immanuel and a lot of fun, with everybody dressing up Hawaiian, as well as some great Hawaiian food and music. … Continue reading →