Solomon in his book of Ecclesiastes identifies the seasons of our lives. Some are painful, like “a time to weep.” Others are filled with such joy that they can only be called “a time to dance.” Solomon doesn’t say we get to pick which seasons we want, though. They just come and go. How we live through them is what makes the difference.

Solomon in his book of Ecclesiastes identifies the seasons of our lives. Some are painful, like “a time to weep.” Others are filled with such joy that they can only be called “a time to dance.” Solomon doesn’t say we get to pick which seasons we want, though. They just come and go. How we live through them is what makes the difference.

Paul looks ahead to his own death and uses several euphemisms to express the truth of his own earthly end. What do these phrases teach us as we consider our own deaths?

This sermon begins with a short talk on the importance of funeral pre-planning from Jerrald Bennett.

Paul looks ahead to his own death and uses several euphemisms to express the truth of his own earthly end. What do these phrases teach us as we consider our own deaths?

This sermon begins with a short talk on the importance of funeral pre-planning from Jerrald Bennett.

This week we start off a series of messages on death. In addition to the sermon we also have a practical presentation on the importance of Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Wills presented by Maryetta Webb.

This week we start off a series of messages on death. In addition to the sermon we also have a practical presentation on the importance of Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Wills presented by Maryetta Webb.

I had the honor of offering the funeral message for our local chief of police, Gary Cash.

I had the honor of offering the funeral message for our local chief of police, Gary Cash.

Every week we remember the sacrifice Jesus made as we come around the table for communion. But we need to ask ourselves, "Is it just about the cup and loaf or is there something more I need to bring to this table?"

Every week we remember the sacrifice Jesus made as we come around the table for communion. But we need to ask ourselves, "Is it just about the cup and loaf or is there something more I need to bring to this table?"