by Staff | Dec 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Another Year is Dawning Another year is dawning,Dear Master, let it be,In working, or in waiting,Another year with Thee. Another year of mercies,Of faithfulness and grace;Another year of gladnessIn the shining of Thy face. Another year of progress,Another year of...
by Staff | Dec 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Advent In western churches the four Sundays prior to Christmas were called Advent, coming from the Latin verb advenire, meaning, “to come towards.” Prior to December 25th, the church was in a period of penance, preparation, and anticipation of the Messiah’s...
by Staff | Dec 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
The first Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at the King’s College was held on Christmas Eve of 1918. College Dean, Eric Milner-White felt worship needed to be a little more imaginative. A year later, there was one revision made to the Order...
by Staff | Nov 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
It is an historical fact that Saint Nicholas is a real person. He was bishop of Myra, on the southern coast of what is today Turkey, in the early 300’s A.D. Acts 27:5 records St. Paul stopped at Myra during his journey to Rome. St. Nicholas was imprisoned with...
by Staff | Nov 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
As the holiday season approaches, picks up momentum, and kicks into full speed, there is a wonderful sense of joy and excitement. Warmth and happiness surrounds my heart as I think about what fun gifts I’m going to give and the precious time I get to spend with those...
by Staff | Nov 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
The van crossed the border after a much shorter drive than expected. I had not been to Mexico in many years and to Tijuana in many more. Within a few minutes of getting into the van at St. John’s in Chula Vista we were across the border. I was excited to be back in...
