by nuc | Aug 13, 2025 | News
Psalm 146 Psalm 146 paints such a vivid picture of who God is. It tells us that God “secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry, sets prisoners free, opens the eyes of the blind, lifts up those who are bowed down.” It’s not abstract. It’s...
by nuc | Aug 11, 2025 | News
This week, our worship invites us to sing a song of justice grounded in Psalm 146, a psalm that reminds us where to place our trust: “Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help…The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord watches...
by nuc | Aug 6, 2025 | News
“As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God.” – Psalm 42:1 Some weeks feel like deserts. We go through the motions, but joy is dry. Prayer feels like a stretch. Hope is something we know we should feel, but don’t. It’s in these dry...
by nuc | Jul 16, 2025 | News
Psalm 100 Psalm 100 calls us to “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise.” It’s an invitation to bring praise into every part of life, not just in church pews or moments set aside for prayer, but in the thick of our daily living. Everyday praise...
by nuc | Jul 10, 2025 | News
On Sunday, Jeanie Whitehead, our chair of the Worship Committee, surprised me (Rev. Richard Bowley) with her thanks for my leadership in the planning for the Joint Centennial Celebration held at FHS on June 8th. She also offered her appreciation for the message I...
by nuc | Jul 9, 2025 | News
Psalm 13 How long, O Lord?How long will you hide your face from me?How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and have sorrow in my heart all day long? Psalm 13 doesn’t begin with praise. It begins with protest. With a voice that dares to say out loud what so many of us...
