I think we need to remember the lesson Jesus tried to teach his disciples when they were discouraged. They would come to him asking for “more faith” to be able to live up to the challenging demands of Christian discipleship, … Continued
God has called us to a new life, an eternal life. It is life lived in relationship with God, and in recognition, awareness, of that relationship. We know that God is our heavenly Father who will take care for and … Continued
Our beautiful church roof is in need of immediate repair. There are problems that need to be fixed and fixed before the snow starts falling this year. The Vestry and I are asking you to consider giving to this project. … Continued
In the Gospel of Luke, we read things such as “Blessed you that are poor… Blessed are you who are hungry now…” We also read that Jesus tells a man to “Sell all that you own and distribute the money to … Continued
Throughout the gospel stories Jesus chooses to hang out with the wrong kind of people. That’s why in today’s gospel the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. He offered them something no one else could … Continued
It’s in how we live our ordinary lives, by our daily decisions to choose life in the glory of God that we have the opportuity to reveal to the world that Jesus is King and the Kingdom is not a … Continued
Come and join in for fun, music, dancing, food, wine and beer at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Ho-Ho-Kus for our “1/2 Way to St. Patrick’s Day”. The Hooley Shooters will be playing both Irish and top known songs and the … Continued
All are Welcome! Join us for worship in-person, or on-line on Facebook Live and YouTube. We will continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke as we study discipleship ministry.
Jesus turns the comforting words to his “little flock” into a command that should make us take notice. People Get Ready! Jesus’ expectation is that his followers will give away all they have for something much more valuable, the kingdom. … Continued
The parable in our Gospel this week is like the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. The man’s own death, which, we are told, will happen this same evening, comes with appalling swiftness. This is the only parable in Luke … Continued