Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in response to British social attitudes towards poverty, particularly child poverty, and wished to use the novella to put forward his arguments against it. The story shows Scrooge as a paradigm for self-interest, and the possible repercussions of ignoring the poor, especially children in poverty—personified by the allegorical figures of Want and Ignorance. The two figures were created to arouse sympathy with readers—as was Tiny Tim
In the middle of Advent — lots of activity.
Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness!Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his;[a] we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving,and his courts with praise!Give … [Read more…]
The church will be closed for in-person gatherings at least for the next two weeks. Services will be live using Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m on Sundays.
Last week we talked about the wedding in Cana and then later going to Jerusalem before Passover and he flipped the tables over and drove all people and animals out of the Court of Gentiles with a whip. Now, the Gospel of John precedes that story with Jesus’ baptism. So, when we begin to pick of the story in Matthew, we must understand that there are certain things that John left out.
Another busy week at Fox Street – from the annual business meeting to packing boxes for our military!
Water to Wine, Fine! Overturn Traditions, No!!!
THIS WEEK’S OPPORTUNITIES SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. — Sunday School 10:45 a.m. — Morning Worship TUESDAY: 10:00 a.m. — Sew Good Hours WEDNESDAY: 6:00 p.m. — Bible Study via Facebook Live. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES and UPDATES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING — November 15th following the morning service. Copies of the 2021 Budget Proposal and the ballot are … [Read more…]
“Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again. 26 Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of any of you.
Lots of activities to keep you busy this week!