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Last night, the elementary school kids put on their annual holiday extravaganza for the community.  This year, as with every year, there were new little kids in the front row, and in the back were kids who, not too long ago, were up in the front.  Most of the songs for this year were new,… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective December 14, 2023

One of the unwritten rules for being a part of our island community has historically been to “live and let live.”  Separated from the rest of the world, with minimal government presence, people have long taken the perspective that, if consenting adults want to partake in certain behavior that seems to only impact themselves, then… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective December 7, 2023

For the last fifteen years, I’ve served as a volunteer firefighter in our community, working alongside our professional crew whenever a call came out and help was needed.  Fortunately, we don’t get too many serious calls here, so the majority of my time as a volunteer is invested in our weekly training.  When actual fire… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective November 30, 2023

In this nation, a quick review of our holidays reveals that we have so much to be thankful for throughout the year.  We are thankful for the birth of this nation which, despite numerous imperfections, remains one of the greatest nations to live in.  We are thankful for the soldiers who fought to establish and… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective November 23, 2023

This Sunday is my favorite day of the year to be a resident of this special island.  First, since it is a Sunday, we’ll have our worship service at the church at 10:00 am, and all are cordially invited to attend.  Then, at 1:00 pm, we hold our Community Thanksgiving feast.  People from all corners… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective Nov 16, 2023

I recently saw an advertisement on TV for a new mobile phone with a fantastic camera with advanced photography software.  Just using the phone, you could take several pictures of your friends and then combine the best facial images into one perfect picture, so that you didn’t have people squinting or looking away or frowning. … Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective November 9, 2023

This weekend marks the end of daylight savings, when we turn the clocks back an hour and enjoy the thought that Sunday will have an extra hour in the day.  For many it will mean knowing that they can stay up a bit later Saturday night without having to worry about getting up on Sunday… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective November 2, 2023

Last Saturday, our island benefitted from three separate community events.  The first event was a cleanup effort for Mr. Cleve’s property that took place first thing in the morning.  The second event, offering flu and Covid vaccines, took place mid-day at the Fire House.  The final event, a BBQ cookoff/fundraiser, was held in the afternoon… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective Oct 26, 2023

My youngest daughter is a very skilled photographer (a father is allowed to boast if its true, right?)  She has an eye for the details that make the difference between a good picture and a great picture, and she has developed the technical skills to then produce that shot with her camera.  So I showed… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective October 19, 2023

It is perhaps difficult to overstate the power of emotions.  The human body can be strengthened to remarkable levels.  The human mind can plumb amazing depths.  Yet emotions can overrule the strongest body and the sharpest mind.  Both love and hate can reduce us to whimpering puddles, diminishing in seconds what it may have taken… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective October 12, 2023