Yesterday began The Season Of Advent — the season in the Church Year when we reflect on God’s coming into our lives through Jesus Christ. While it leads up to Christmas — and the miracle of God coming in human flesh to be one of us — it also focuses on the Second Coming of [...]
Adrian Warnock posted today his feelings about what he calls "rows in the blogosphere" — and some rules he tries to follow to avoid getting into them. It’s a great post — with some very helpful insights into how to avoid going from a discussion to a disagreement to a "row". I have found myself [...]
I’m not preachng again tomorrow — will preach again next week (December 3). The reason I’m not preaching is that it is the First Sunday In Advent — and — along with celebrating the The Sacrament of Communion — we will have our annual Hanging Of The Greens Service where different Chrismons on our Chrismon [...]
I am the pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC. I have been a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor for over 20 years. I'm married, with no children - but 3 dogs! I enjoy meeting people, reading, blogging, watching sports, and fishing -- among other things.
The opinions you'll find here are mine alone. They do not necessarily express the views of my church, my Presbytery, my denomination, my family, my friends, or anyone else. The attempted humor you'll find here is definitely mine.
Bill Hayes
