Foundations of Faith Blog

It is hard to believe that we are now in 2024.  It seems it was 2023 just a month ago.  When I look back, I think of what has happened over the past twelve months. We have experienced within our congregation the loss of family, friends, and members.  At the same time we have seen new birth.  We have seen members moving out of the area. And we have seen new members and baptisms.  Our sanctuary is...

When working in the corporate world, we would always seem to “wind down” towards the end of the year.  Many would begin to slow down.  In some cases, budgets would be close to depletion and some work would have to wait until the following year.  I know of cases where employees would take their final vacation days in order to not lose them and take time to relax.  Winding down at First Baptist...

♫ Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One; give thanks, because he’s given Jesus Christ, his Son. Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One; give thanks, because he’s given Jesus Christ, his Son. And now let the weak say ‘I am strong’, let the poor say ‘I am rich’, because of what the Lord has done for us; and now let the weak say ‘I am strong’, let...

Along The Way The month of October has always been a special month.  The weather starts getting cooler, we see the farms beginning their annual harvest, and we see the colors of Fall begin to appear.  And of course we begin to get into the time when the leaves fall and we are raking and vacuuming for weeks on end.  The following is an excerpt from a poem that was in the Atlantic Magazine that...

See you in September See you when the summer's through Here we are Saying goodbye at the station Summer vacation Is taking you away These are the lyrics from the song “See You In September” performed by a couple different artists.  This song always comes to mind in the June time frame just before people begin to take their Summer vacations.  Often we see church attendance fall during the Summer...

Along the Way I would like to begin by thanking the complete fellowship for the confidence you have in me by the unanimous vote to call me as you pastor.  As we continue on the road of our daily living, I look forward to working with each of you over the coming years.  Please know that my door is always open should you like to visit. August will prove to be a busy month.  On the first Sunday,...

IN THE INTERIM June is now behind us and July has arrived.  July is the month where we as Americans celebrate our freedom that was established in 1776.  Many will take that day and celebrate with friends and family picnics. Then finish off the day watching firework displays.  Many may also be on vacation during that week.  Some may even vacation in our area, and decide to attend our church for...

IN THE INTERIM May has left us and June is here. June is a wonderful month. If not already, school will be out until the Fall. Families will be starting their Summer vacations. June is definitely an exciting month. It is also a month that we sometimes put aside our habits of faith.  We need to continue along with our Christian journey and understand God is still present in our lives while we are...

IN THE INTERIM The month of May is a wonderful time of year.  I always remember the part of a little song, “April showers, bring MAY flowers”.  Though our azaleas and other flowering bushes peaked in April, we still have many beautiful flowers that will be making their May debut.  The first week of May is when many of us will be putting in our vegetable gardens.  The weather in May brings some...

IN THE INTERIM Easter Sunday, with few exceptions, falls in the month of April.  Some years it falls in the month of March.  But this year Easter along with Holy Week falls in April.  Days to observe are Palm Sunday (Jesus enters Jerusalem), Maundy Thursday (the Last Supper and Jesus is arrested, Good Friday (the trial and crucifixion of Jesus), and of course Easter Sunday, the day of...