by The Church @ HP | Jan 19, 2023 | Advent 2022
“Oh, What Fun…” Christmas season is a big time celebration in the Morton house. Three of us (first Chuck, then Bell, then Courtney) all have December birthdays, in addition to celebrating Christmas throughout December in as much and as many ways as we can. The...
by The Church @ HP | Jan 19, 2023 | Advent 2022
In recent years, the Christmas season has meant the scratchiness of loading and unloading bales of hay for a DIY hayride at my parents’ place. Sometimes it pokes through your sleeves, sometimes it scratches you directly since even December might be t-shirt weather....
by The Church @ HP | Jan 19, 2023 | Advent 2022
During the Christmas season, we set up many decorations that appeal to our sense of sight. We have two representations of the nativity scene discussed in the Book of Luke. We have a treasured stained glass scene that my father made when I was about 7 years old....
by The Church @ HP | Feb 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
February 17, 2021 I had hoped to be meeting with you all this evening and having a beautiful and quiet service with the Imposition of Ashes. When that became impossible due to weather, I hoped to film a message that I could share with you. With many of you without...
by The Church @ HP | Jan 6, 2021 | Prayer
January 6, 2021 As I sit here this afternoon watching the news, my heart is heavy. Events are happening in our country that I only imagined could happen in other parts of the world, not here! I find myself at a loss for what to say, at a loss for what to think, and at...
by The Church @ HP | Dec 2, 2020 | Advent 2020
Hope In recent weeks, especially because of the Thanksgiving holiday, I’ve been focusing on developing a grateful spirit. I’ve started an online gratitude journal, done some reading about the benefits of being more appreciative of life’s gifts and made a conscious...
