Today, November 1, is All Saints Day. It began as a day for celebrating all the Saintswho did not have their own special Feast Days. People then began to use it as a time to remember those who had died who had made a difference in their lives. Some churches — mainly those of a [...]
Billy Graham will turn 90 next Friday (November 7). Not many people — if any — have touched others for God in our time. If you’d like to send a birthday greeting to Dr. Graham, there is a site to do this.
Go here to send Dr. Graham a greeting.
238 years — that’s how long the congregation of Hopewell Presbyterian (the Church I serve) has been doing ministry in the Claussen area around what is now Florence, SC.
There is an old tree outside my office window at the Church. It could probably tell many stories.
Francis Marion — the Revolutionary War [...]
I just got a much - needed belly laugh from this video.
Thanks Rob, I needed that!
That’s Rick Warren on the cover of Time Magazine this week.
I found the article about him to be a great read — informative — and while not really “pro Rick Warren”, it was not “anti Rick Warren” either — just a good article about his influence on America.
I [...]
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
