Dear Restoration, I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and He turned to me and heard my cry.Psalm 40 I am looking forward to our healing service this Sunday at 5 pm. Isaac has invited excellent musicians to come create an environment of beauty and grace in our sanctuary. There will be special music from […]
There is therefore now no condemnationfor those who are in Christ Jesus.For the law of the Spirit of lifehas set you free in Christ Jesusfrom the law of sin and death.Romans 8:1-2Dear Restoration,Last Sunday, we brought our wrestling souls to Romans 8. I suggested that these opening verses are like the bud of a rose: extraordinary beauty […]
Dear Restoration, Today is All Saints’ Day. The writer to Hebrews says this about the saints, about those who are following Jesus in faith:”Think back on those early days when you first learned about Christ. Remember how you remained faithful even though it meant terrible suffering… you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things […]
We have been anticipating this renovation for a while… and at last the time is here! This week, we are upgrading our projectors, lights, and sanctuary camera in order to improve our liturgical experience- both in person and on YouTube Live. A big shout of thanks to Isaac Wardell, Daniel Harlan and our facility team, who all had […]
Dear Restoration, “You, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love. And you must show mercy to […]
Dear Restoration,This past Sunday, we had a parish meeting. Many thanks to those who attended! I want to provide a recap for everyone. So please keep reading for a summary of what was said about our forthcoming vestry election, our fiscal year 2023 financial performance, and an opportunity to pray and listen together as we […]
Above: I can’t wait to be with almost 300 of you, October 7-8, at our Fall Retreat. Please remember that we will not have church services on Quincy Street on Sunday, Oct. 8th. If you will not be with us at the retreat, I hope you can worship at one of our partner churches in […]
Pictured above: Last weekend, I joyfully participated in the preaching at the consecration of Brian Wallace, the new suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others (C4SO). These men have been my friends for over 30 years– since I was on staff with InterVarsity in Texas. We have been meeting twice […]
“What can I offer the Lord for all He has done for me?I will lift up the cup of salvation and praise the Lord’s name for saving me.I will keep my promises to the Lord in the presence of all His people.”Psalm 116:12-14 (NLT) Dear Restoration, Thank you for my sabbatical.It was everything that I […]
“By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.” 2 Timothy 1:14 The first half of 2023 has been filled with many blessings at Restoration. We are thankful for how the Lord has provided in so many ways. At the beginning of year, the current Vestry met for our annual retreat […]