by Mona Marquardt | Sep 15, 2021 | Christian Education, Hey Pastor?
Clerical collars, which can be a full band or a tab of white only in the center, originate as signs of literacy. Judges’ robes have the same origin. The front was two long strips of white fabric which were meant to look like the writing point of a quill pen....
by Mona Marquardt | Sep 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. During this month and throughout the year, we share history,...
by Mona Marquardt | Sep 8, 2021 | Christian Education, Hey Pastor?
The commemoration of the Holy Cross has its roots in Constantine’s mother Helena directing an excavation of Jerusalem in the 4th Century where a piece of the “true cross” was reportedly found. I don’t know if that was really the cross Jesus died on or not. I have been...
by Mona Marquardt | Sep 2, 2021 | Children, Christian Education
Storytime with Miss Val! Today we’re reading the book, “Where’d My Giggle Go” by Max Lucado, Illustrated by Sarah Jennings, Published by Tommy Nelson.
by Mona Marquardt | Sep 1, 2021 | Christian Education, Hey Pastor?
Like many of our worship items, the candles on the altar as well as those sometimes placed around the lectern, began for practical reasons. Early Christians often met in secret, including in caves, cellars, & tunnels to avoid persecution. Those places were of...