Good “chilly” morning, Tuesday is a good day to look at the hymn of the week and its author, Cecil Frances Humphries. One of the hymns she wrote is a favorite of many of us, “All Things Bright and Beautiful”. As a small girl, Cecil (1818-1895), wrote poetry in her school’s journal. In 1850 she married…
Good Monday morning everyone, What a wonderful worship experience yesterday! It was good to have the choir back in the loft to lead us in our singing. Being Monday, let’s start the week with a joke: “I didn’t realize how bad of a driver I was until my navigation system said, “In 400 feet, do a slight…
Good Friday morning, I hope everyone is safe after the vicious weather yesterday. Let’s start our weekend with a funny story: Elizabeth asked her Sunday School class to sketch a picture of their favorite Bible stories. She was puzzled by Bert’s picture, which showed four people sitting in a plane.She asked him which bible story it was meant to represent.‘The flight…
Good morning, WOW! Woke up several times during the night with weather alerts warning of tornadoes, and still receiving them.Be vigilant and stay safe. It’s “Thoughtful Thursday” and here is something to ponder: “When life isn’t a bed of roses, remember who wore the thorns.” (Alden Presbyterian Church) This quote was on the sign of Alden Presbyterian in Alden,…
I believe one of Jo Anne’s favorite hymns is “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”. We sing it often and, I confess, I love the music. It was written by William Williams (1717-1791) who is considered by many to be the father of Welsh hymnody. It is fitting that Williams should be the author of a…
Please join us at Art 4 All!!! This Sunday, October 15, from 2 til 5Ft. King Presbyterian13 NE 36th Ave, Ocala 34470 Creative activities for ALL ages, faiths, and abilities: Jewelry making with Judith BullenAfrican drumming with Pastor Jo Anne DysonLeaf printing and kids’ crafts with Donna LaveryAutumn watercolor workshop for beginners with Phyllis CraggsUgly pumpkin faces with…
Good Wednesday morning! Where there’s hope, there’s life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again. (Anne Frank) I am sometimes overwhelmed with concern about many things these days. Among them – the conflict in Israel, the rising costs (especially for us seniors), injustice, discrimination, violent disagreements, and the decline in church vitality. I continue…
Good morning, everyone, Today is Monday and it is supposed to be the day we have a joke to get the week started. But today, I am not able to give you a joke and corresponding thoughts. I am praying for peace in Israel and, as I go thru my daily routines, my thoughts and prayers will continue. Please…
Laura’s rendering of “Sweet Hour of Prayer” this past Sunday was inspiring and, to put it simply, was sweet. The hymn was written by William B. Bradbury. William B. Bradbury (1816-1868) was an American composer of Gospel songs and hymns. He wrote the music for such familiar hymns as “He Leadeth Me,” Holy Bible, Book Divine,”…