PastorMarkCast In this week’s episode Pastor Mark discusses the 250th anniversary of the hymn Amazing Grace, its history, why it was written and the impact it has had on our world. Pastor Mark is a Christian Pastor, author, blogger, and sometimes background actor. He brings all of his years of life experience to ask spiritual …
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Two Hundred Fifty Years of Amazing Grace
Monday Ministerial Musings By Rev. Mark William Ennis 2023 Blog #1 January 2, 2023 Two Hundred Fifty Years of Amazing Grace I don’t know any church-goer who does not know the hymn Amazing Grace. Perhaps every Christian, despite musical ability, has sung this hymn. Those who have not sung it in church have certainly heard …
Church on Christmas Day? You Have To Be Kidding!
Monday Ministerial Musings By Rev. Mark William Ennis 2022 Blog #51 December 26, 2022 Church on Christmas Day? You Have To Be Kidding! A week ago a friend and ministerial colleague posted a New York Times article on Facebook that discussed whether or not churches ought to hold Sunday services yesterday because it was Christmas …
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The Original Hallmark Movie: A Christmas Carol
Monday Ministerial Musings By Rev. Mark William Ennis 2022 Blog #50 December 19, 2022 The Original Hallmark Movie: A Christmas Carol Despite angering a few friends who adore Hallmark Christmas Movies, I have written about my distaste for them. There is one “Hallmark-type” movie that I do like. It was written by Charles Dickens and …
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A Shout Out To Second Reformed Church in Hackensack
Monday Ministerial Musings By Rev. Mark William Ennis 2022 Blog #49 December 12, 2022 A Shout Out To Second Reformed Church in Hackensack Every year many churches puzzle over how to get neighbors to come and visit for Christmas services. For a large number of churches, few visitors arrive. Many church have simply given up …
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Listen to the Elderly
Our daily devotional is a re-post with permission from Words Of Hope. Come view our website at http://www.clintonave.org. Listen to the Elderly By Lou Lotz on December 6, 2022 Read: Luke 2:25-38 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel. …
PastorMarkCast
In this week’s episode Pastor Mark recalls the communion celebration he experienced on the Sea of Galilee on his recent trip to the Holy Land and what our communion-ware says about our image of Jesus and his teachings. Pastor Mark is a Christian Pastor, author, blogger, and sometimes background actor. He brings all of his …
Indiana Jones and Holy Communion
Monday Ministerial Musings By Rev. Mark William Ennis 2022 Blog #48 December 5, 2022 Indiana Jones and Holy Communion My favorite of all the Indiana Jones movies is “The Last Crusade.” This movie features both Sean Connery as well as Harrison Ford. In this movie the two are seeking “The Holy Grail” which is said …
The Guest Who Never Leaves
Our daily devotional is a re-post with permission from Words Of Hope. Come view our website at http://www.clintonave.org. The Guest Who Never Leaves By Laura Sweet on November 30, 2022 Read: Revelation 3:14-22 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. (v. 20) Even the most congenial host would be dismayed at the thought of a guest …
PastorMarkCast Episode 9
PastorMarkCast In this week’s episode Pastor Mark discusses his recent trip to the Holy Land and the distrust and divisions that he observed existing between Israelis and Palestinians. Pastor Mark is a Christian Pastor, author, blogger, and sometimes background actor. He brings all of his years of life experience to ask spiritual questions about the …
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