Spirituality

Fr. Glenn: Lifting Up

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

One of the local big news stories last week was the shooting on the movie set of “Rust”, where a well-known actor accidently shot the cinematographer with a prop pistol. But what seemed almost as tragic was the rapidity of which the actor’s political opponents (he is pro-gun control) leapt to attack and ridicule him even before photos of his profound anguish had left the front page. I could not help but recall: “Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles; lest the LORD see it, and be displeased…” (Proverbs 24:17), and “…you should not have Read More

Haitian Christian Mission Gives Much But Needs Help

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From left, Haitian Christian Mission’s Donor Care Director Kristen White, Stateside Sponsorship Director Whitney Smith and Vice President of Haiti Operations/Director of Evangelism Jonas Dorlus speak about the organization Saturday night at the Christian Church. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Christian Church’s Kathy Anderson, left, introduces Haitian Christian Mission’s representatives Stateside Sponsorship Director Whitney Smith, Vice President of Haiti Operations/Director of Evangelism Jonas Dorlus and  Donor Care Director Kristen Read More

LANL Employees Bring Federal Lawsuit Claiming COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Religious Discrimination

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THOMAS MORE SOCIETY News:

Workers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are suing their employers at the government-funded national security research facility.

Thomas More Society attorneys filed the federal lawsuit Oct. 22, in United States District Court over a COVID-19 vaccination mandate that discriminates against employees who seek religious or medical exemptions.

Those employees at the Los Alamos lab who choose not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination for religious or medical reasons face imminent loss of income, benefits, and ultimate termination under the government Read More

Fr. Glenn: An Exceptional Aspiration

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

“Hear me roar!”

It seems that vehicles get ever louder, whether it be the seemingly inexhaustible myriad of muscle cars, loud motorcycles, souped-up pickups or whatever. I’ve always been quite fond of quiet, so riding in a deafening vehicle never appealed. But, I suppose, it comes from the hormonally-fueled desire to dominate, and the roaring, beating of the chest, bellowing, etc., are primal declarations of strength and power—real or simply postured—a challenging to all hearers a contest of dominance … if they dare. “I’m louder, thus faster, stronger, better!” Read More

Fr. Glenn: Finding Strength

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, it was definitely Friday. Lots of businesses get slammed on Mondays—car repair shops, banks, etc. But for others it can be on Fridays, usually when you have a busy weekend in the making anyway. Plans change, pressures and tempers rise, etc. So easy to just give in to anger and either lash out or despair. Or both.

Cruising the online guides the other evening, I came across a docudrama called “Shackleton’s Captain” on tubi.com—a very engaging story about the South Pole expedition in the early 1900s. Sir Ernest Shackleton gathered a crew and sought to be the first expedition Read More

Donations Needed For TOTH Children’s Christmas Bazaar

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Donations are needed for this year’s Children’s Bazaar at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Courtesy/TOTH

COMMUNITY News:

Have any treasures lying around the home? Bring them to the Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr., to be donated to the Children’s Christmas Bazaar.

Donations are being accepted now through Nov. 30.

Items are needed from the community to make this event a success. Suggested items should be new or like new – dolls, stuffed animals, action figures, cars, trucks, toys, baby toys, unopened puzzles, jewelry – pins, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, unopened Read More

Scenes From Ordination And Installation Of New Pastor Zachary Garris At Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church

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A service of Ordination and Installation of Zachary M. Garris as pastor of Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church was held Sunday evening in White Rock. Garris, kneeling is prayed for during the service by Ordination Commission Members from the Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Zachary M. Garris, center, with Ordination Commission members Gary McMillan, Greg Schneeberger, Charles Bell, Rick Steele, David Finnegan and David Forslund during his ordination Sunday evening at Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church in White Rock. Photo by Carol Read More

White Rock Presbyterian Church Hosts ‘Not-Just-Junk-In-Your-Truck’ Sale Saturday Oct. 23

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WRPC News:

White Rock Presbyterian Church is hosting a “Not-Just-Junk-In-Your-Truck” sale, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 23, to benefit Afghan refugees.

They invite anyone who has items to sell to reserve a spot in the church parking lot for $10 per space. Just park your car and open your trunk to display your gently used wares such as clothing, toys, household goods, small appliances or even craft items. No furniture or large appliances please.

Sellers pay only the cost to rent the space for the sale. However, additional donations to the Afghan refugee project are greatly appreciated. Once the Read More