For many people, December is a wonderful time of year. The beautiful colors, the lights, and the music of the Christmas season is loved by many. For others, this season can bring up difficult emotions. Around one in five adults experience mental illness each year. The world is in desperate need of hope. But Christians serve the God of life; where hope is found in Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:3 Gives

The excitement of the Christmas season is evident at First Christian Church including the beautiful decorations, the beloved Christmas carols, and the anticipation of the birthday celebration of the Lord. Anyone who wants to experience the joy of the season is welcome to join in the celebration. Message From the Pastor All around the world there are Christmas celebrations with tree trimmings,

RESIDENT COLUMN by Dr. Jeanne Pontac LW contributor I once said that a problem I see in facing the golden years is not aging itself but a lack of vision. We don’t feel as competent or needed. We often can’t do things that we used to do. The gift of retirement is that we have time. The Greeks have several words for time. One word for time is kairos. Kairos indicates a season, often an