Rally Sunday On Sunday, September 11th, Ebenezer will be hosting our yearly, “Rally Sunday” with Sunday School for all ages starting at 9:15 (children only this first Sunday) and worship at 10:30.  With the  school year starting mid-August, our Youth Director Katie Papillon has already begun the youth programs of Youth Group and Club 56.  … Read More »

“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the king- dom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” (Matthew 19:14) R.A. Torrey made the comment, “It is easiest to lead a child from five to ten years to a definite acceptance of Christ. I rejoice in the work… Read More »

The Story of Easter   During the long winter months, Friday night has traditionally been ‘pizza and a movie’ night for Lori and I.   We enjoy a good movie and subscribe to a streaming service which offers us a choice from hundreds of movie selections.  I’ve noticed as Lori and I work through the movie… Read More »

The Bible tells us about the time when Jesus and His disciples were followed by a large crowd as He taught the people and healed their sicknesses.  As He was doing this ministry, the disciples went around telling parents and their kids — ‘This is not a place for children’.    But when Jesus saw what… Read More »

Decorating our homes with the lights, colors, and decorations of Christmas is a tradition many of us embrace.  Within the boxes from the garage, attic, basement hauled up right after Thanksgiving are decorations that express the joy and hope of the season.  These decorations often have the effect of transforming a room with such wonder… Read More »

Twinkle Little Star As we have been working through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount these last weeks, we have heard Jesus calling the Christian, the ‘light of the world’ (Matthew 5:14). Through faith in Christ which brings the miracle of new birth and salvation to our lives (John 3:3,16) we can shine as a light… Read More »

Rally Sunday On Sunday, September 12th, Ebenezer will be hosting our yearly, “Rally Sunday”. As you know, this Sunday is the kick-off to the church year where many of the church programs such as Sunday School, Youth Group, Confirmation, Bible Study, and various other ministries begin. We’re hoping Rally Sunday will inspire our Ebenezer members… Read More »

Just Bloody Stretch A few years ago, a survey was conducted in the United States in which people from all age groups, social standing, and economic backgrounds were asked the question: “What are you looking for most in life?” When the results were compiled, the top answers were: Love (not too surprising) then Joy or… Read More »

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (I Thessalonians 5:16-18) A farmer came to town and asked the owner of a restaurant if he could use a million frog legs. The proprietor asked where he could find so many frogs. “I’ve got… Read More »

Officer Peter O’Hanlon was patrolling on night duty in northern England some years ago when he heard a quivering sob. Investigating, he saw in the shadows a little boy sitting on a doorstep. With tears rolling down his cheeks the child whimpered, “I’m lost, take me home.” The policeman began naming street after street trying… Read More »