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Holy Week – Mary’s Worship – John 12:1-11
Years ago, I stood in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. We were on our way to a mission trip in Egypt and our flight layover in Rome provided a chance to stop by a few world-famous places. There, at what some would consider the… Continue Reading “Holy Week – Mary’s Worship – John 12:1-11”
ECC Update – Holy Week
Happening This Week Daily devotionals – Remembering the Passion of Christ Thursday, April 9 – Maundy Thursday Online Worship Service – Details to come. Saturday, April 11 – Virtual Easter Egg Hunt – Details to come. Sunday, April 12 – Online Easter Worship… Continue Reading “ECC Update – Holy Week”
ECC Ministry Update – Stretched to the Breaking Point?
Anger. Harsh Words. Hurt feelings. Lashing Back. Tears Flow. Voices raised. Accusations. No one wins. Everyone loses… Why is it that in the place where we should feel the greatest love and joy we often feel instead the greatest hurt and pain? We love… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – Stretched to the Breaking Point?”
ECC Ministry Update – My Grandpa
Arthur Petry was my maternal grandfather. Grandpa worked most of his life at Dairy Maid Creamery in Greenville. After he retired he raised a few animals and farmed some ground outside of Hollansburg. I used to love to go the farm. For a young… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – My Grandpa”
ECC Ministry Update – Faithfulness
“It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night” – Psalm 92:1-2 This is a painting that I completed last year that hangs in my office… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – Faithfulness”
ECC Special Announcement
Good afternoon everyone! Can I first say how much I miss you all! I can’t wait for us to be together again in one space for worship and to share and encourage one another. As you likely know, the newest federal and state… Continue Reading “ECC Special Announcement”
ECC Ministry Update – GOOD News
4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. [Gen 1:4 NIV] In the beginning of all things, GOOD is the word God used to describe his creation. (Gen 1:4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25) until the last… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – GOOD News”
ECC Ministry Update – Not So Random
Do you remember the trendy wave a few years back, known at R.A.K.? Random Acts of Kindness. It spurred thoughtful, and beneficial care among many people. Primarily it taught people to not just think of themselves, but to be considerate of others and their… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – Not So Random”
ECC Ministry Update – Give Praise
I encourage to read, meditate and reflect on the following Psalm today. Psalm 105 1 Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. 2 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – Give Praise”
ECC Ministry Update – Wait For It…
Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – Wait For It…”
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