by Amy Norton-Benfield, October 29, 2026
REMINDER: Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday. Set clocks back one hour. God’s Promises: This autumn, we’re learning alongside the youngest among us in Church School. We look at the early characters of the Hebrew scriptures and how God’s promises bring hope for the future, with guidelines on how to love God and love others in ways that bring life and hope to all. If you were put in charge of all the games for big, church-wide party, what’s the first thing you do? Start brainstorming? Ask ChatGPT? Make a bulk order of prizes? What about ask for help? That’s where… Read More
by Kent French, October 22, 2026
God’s Promises: This autumn, we’re learning alongside the youngest among us in Church School. We look at the early characters of the Hebrew scriptures and how God’s promises bring hope for the future, with guidelines on how to love God and love others in ways that bring life and hope to all. King David looms large in Jewish history and in the overarching story of the Bible. I’ve often imagined him like our more charismatic presidents: FDR and Bill Clinton come to mind. Someone with a big personality, big passions and a big appetite, which included a big libido — a… Read More
by Kent French, October 15, 2026
God’s Promises: This autumn, we’re learning alongside the youngest among us in Church School. We look at the early characters of the Hebrew scriptures and how God’s promises bring hope for the future, with guidelines on how to love God and love others in ways that bring life and hope to all. Joshua was a dynamic leader in the early part of the Israelites’ story. Born into slavery, he started as an assistant and protégé of Moses, working as spy, scout, warrior, and advisor. When Moses died, Joshua assumed leadership of the people at age 85. He has an entire history… Read More
by Amy Norton-Benfield, October 08, 2026
God’s Promises: This autumn, we’re learning alongside the youngest among us in Church School. We look at the early characters of the Hebrew scriptures and how God’s promises bring hope for the future, with guidelines on how to love God and love others in ways that bring life and hope to all. What were some of your ‘family rules’ growing up? Were you allowed to eat on the sofa? Did you have to have to stay at the dinner table until everyone was finished? Did one sibling get to divide the cookie in two and the other sibling got to choose… Read More
