Monthly Archives: June 2020

God is known for many miracles, including the creation of the universe and resurrection from the dead, but perhaps his greatest miracle is forgiveness of our sins. Everyone is burdened by sin. Looking first (as it is so tempting to … Continue reading →

Who shall be able to stand?1 Who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap.2 I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which … Continue reading →

While it might look a little intimidating, we are still open for drive-thru communion. The enormous trench across the driveway is well cover on the weekends. Communion is available anytime between 10:00 am and Noon on Sunday mornings. Bear left … Continue reading →

During these days of quarantine, many churches have gotten creative with video and radio broadcasts of prayers to keep their congregations together. At St. Barnabas, we have found a way to continue to deliver the bread and wine of the … Continue reading →

A favorite hymn by Isaac Watts begins, O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home. The hymn is a paraphrase of the 90th Psalm, which … Continue reading →

June 11 is the feast day of St. Barnabas. Here is how he is introduced in the Acts of the Apostles, chapter 4: With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great … Continue reading →

The Sunday after Pentecost is celebrated as Trinity Sunday in honor of the mystery that God has revealed himself as both one and yet also three. Pondering the life of Jesus, his followers wrestled with the fact that Jesus prayed … Continue reading →