In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.
Take up our [...]
Today is the Day of Pentecost — one of the most important days in the Christian year.
Pentecost is the third most important day in the Christian year — only lacking in importance to Christmas and Easter. It is the day we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples as the story [...]
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Sally and I are back from a few days at the beach — so I wanted to take the opportunity to let everyone know that after 24 years of marriage — I love her more now than ever! This is an old [...]
I have preached a series on the meaning of Easter for the last few weeks.
Here are the links to the sermons:
Easter Means …
Easter Means You Can Believe!
Easter Means You Can Be Forgiven
Easter Means You Can Focus On Christ
Easter Means You Can Believe In New Life
I have not posted my sermons on my sermon blog in a few weeks — so here they are!
1. A sermon from May 6 based on 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 24:13-35 and entitled: Easter Means You Can Focus On Christ
2. My Mother’s Day sermon for this year — based on Proverbs 31:10-31 and [...]
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
