Pastor Sam's Blog

A church for Spanish-speakers in Orange County

Sep 28, 2022

This year - we celebrated God's work with our first joint-worship service with our newly-planted Spanish-speaking church. (And installed Pastor Gilbert as it's pastor) https://IglesiaHispanaGoshen.org launched Easter of 2022. Pastor Gilbert moved ...

the ultimate measure of a man

Aug 16, 2022

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Visits to a Nursing Home

Aug 10, 2022

I shouldn't be surprised that godly faithful Christians who are suffering are grateful, content and thankful for God's blessing. But when I visit someone going through an awful lonely season and they talk about how thankful they are for their Fait...

Happy Birthday Ashley

Aug 2, 2022

She invests most of her time and energy in our little family - loving each of us, caring for each need, adjusting to every mini-crises as the kids conquer each hurtle. Today we celebrate Ashley. Her gifts, talents, time - spent on things that matt...

A Time To Mourn

Jul 26, 2022

I remain convinced that mourning is a healthy part of the rhythm of life. And the fear of death makes us more anxious than we should be when we can rest in the hand of the Almighty.

Praying for Dad

Jul 17, 2022

After three days in two hospital emergency rooms he had an initial surgery (basically for supports to keep the bone in place while swelling goes down). And thankfully he's able to return home to York, PA to wait for his next procedure.

Praying like Helen

Jul 9, 2022

I think that most healthy church have people like Helen. Praying, caring - mostly behind the scenes, but noticed by GOD, and a blessing to people. And we're all better off for that.

CADETs Camping Church

Jul 6, 2022

Character develops not in an instant but over a series of challenges that force you to make decisions, rise to occasions and work unselfishly with a community. Character forms works best when you learn from both caring mentors and peers who are on...

My Saturday Nights...

Jul 2, 2022

I'm really convinced that it matters - that a morning as standard and regular as a Sunday spent in worship can make a difference in the lives of people - whatever they're going through, in a way where people are more grateful for Christ and more l...

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