Noel Anderson at Andersonspeak is posting answers to points that people are making about why churches should leave the Presbyterian Church (USA). The first point he answers is the one that we should leave because we are ticked off. The second he answers is the one that we should leave because we can. The third [...]
Today’s Advent Devotional from Goshen College is based on Luke 1:26-38. What strikes me in the devotional is the reflection on Mary’s response to Gabriel. Here’s what the devotional says: Though Luke’s main message is Jesus, Mary brings a valuable lesson as well. When she responds to Gabriel, “Here am I, the servant of the [...]
I have posted my sermon for today on my sermon blog. It’s based on Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 and John 1:6-8,19-28 and entitled “Christmas Profits and Christmas Prophets”. Here’s a portion of it: So – while the Christmas Season in the “real world” may be a time that the merchants hope is filled with profits, profits, 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
