Archives for April 2018

I was about 10 years old when I first heard about the Appalachian Trail.  My sister and I would spend every summer with my grandparents in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Often times we would picnic beside the trail. I have a picture of Nana and me standing beside one of the signs marking a trail crossing. My sister and I would hike a mile or so in and then have to return back to the picnic site. I always wanted to see what was around the next corner. Skip 40 years to when I started … [Read more...]

Lanelle and I feel uniquely blessed to be with you during this transition period. You have been so gracious to us. Thank you! Best Kept Church Secret In Montgomery I have known of EHBC since 1969 when Lanelle and I first came to Montgomery. I have known all of your pastors except the first one. Over these years, my impression of Eastern Hills has been very positive, but until I became the interim pastor I was not fully aware of the warmth, strength, and health of your church. You are a … [Read more...]

Sunday we celebrated the joyous Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Easter is the most holy of all Christian celebrations or holidays. However, I am afraid that for most of us, in the Baptist tradition, we have relegated it to one Sunday of the year; a very important Sunday but nevertheless a one day event. In other more liturgical traditions Easter is celebrated for 50 days beginning with Easter Sunday and ending with Pentecost Sunday (celebration of the coming of the Holy … [Read more...]