Today I’ll be reflecting on Christmas Gifts

Monday Ministerial Musings By Rev. Mark William Ennis 2023 Blog #51 December 25, 2023 Today I’ll be reflecting on Christmas Gifts I hope that some people read this blog. I suspect that I will have fewer readers than usual. Given that Monday is on Christmas Day, I imagine that most people will be opening presents, …

“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” makes sense to me

Monday Ministerial Musings By Rev. Mark William Ennis 2023 Blog #50 December 18, 2023 “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” makes sense to me Since I can remember I have loved the Christmas Carol, “I heard the bells on Christmas Day.” I don’t know what attracted me to this carol when I first heard …

A Christmas Play Transcending Language and Culture

Monday Ministerial Musings By Rev. Mark William Ennis 2023 Blog #49 December 11, 2023 A Christmas Play Transcending Language and Culture For thirty-nine years, as pastor, I have been part of Christmas plays in various congregations. Prior to Pastoring during these plays, I participated in many others as a child. I played various roles. I …