In September, a couple of us delivered canned goods to the East Stroudsburg High School North’s food pantry. The coordinator of the pantry asked if we could help provide food for Thanksgiving. So, as the Beacon on the Hill, one of our missions is to serve others in need. The food drive will run from … [Read more...]
October 27th Letter from Pastor Nicki
Letter to Congregation 10-27-2021 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In my clinical pastoral education, we are taught that the ministry of presence can be powerful. The ministry of presence is often a puzzling and misunderstood part of being a faithful disciple. Ministry of presence can be … [Read more...]
October 13th Letter from Pastor Nicki
Letter to Congregation 10-13-2021 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In preparing for the stewardship sermon series that focuses on the spiritual tools needed for us to be good stewards of all God has entrusted to us, I came across this list of 10 principles about Christian giving that I … [Read more...]
Justice Inspirarity Dialogue
Justice Inspirarity Dialogue Inspirarity Dialogue Inspirarity dialogue- You have a chance to meet your neighbors of differing faiths through conversations with them. This dialogue time is one hour and each month a different topic is chosen for the next month’s discussion. Each person is … [Read more...]
Adult Bible Study
Join Tim Swanson, and the adult bible study class at 9:00am in the lounge of our church for a study about the greatest sermon ever given known as the “ Sermon on the Mount”. This message, given to us by Jesus on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, begins with the Beatitudes and contains Jesus’ … [Read more...]
FAITH, BLUE & YOU
Good Morning Monroe County, Below are the Zoom links to the Planning Committee Meeting, for the Faith Blue, and You Event, which will take place Sunday, October 24, 2021. (Flyer Attached). Join in and help with the planning for a Community Unity Event. Please Spread the word to everyone. … [Read more...]
September 29th Letter from Pastor Nicki
Letter to the Congregation 9/29/21 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I was thinking about how many mistakes I have made in my life that I would not want to be held for today. It’s natural and healthy to grow and learn from one’s mistakes. Think about something you have done in your past … [Read more...]
September 22nd Letter from Pastor Nicki
Letter to Congregation 09-22-2021 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Have you ever been nudged by an elbow or a kick under the table? I’ve been on the receiving end, and giving end, of these types of nudges. Nudges are meant to get our attention and point us toward the direction that the one … [Read more...]
