First Presbyterian Church of Mansfield, PA

May 5, 2021 The created world itself can hardly wait for what's coming next. Everything in creation is being more or less held back. God reins it in until both creation and all the creatures are ready and can be released at the same moment into the glorious times ahead. Meanwhile, the joyful anticipation deepens. Romans 8: 19-21 May has finally arrived, the spring rains continue to blanket this wonderful creation we live in with the needed moisture for things to thrive. We are able to enjoy each day given to us, we just need to pray, we hope and we trust. In due time we will know what Gods plan entails and He guides us. Until then the joyful anticipation deepens. With anticipation we need to know that time is what we need to be ready. Enjoy the journey. Keep Safe and know He is with us. God Bless and Enjoy. Amen

May 2, 2021 Service "Abide in Me"

April 30, 2021 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8 As we close out the month of April with the well needed rain the last few day, we are reminded of the May flowers that will follow. This is our way to journey through this time in life. We feel like the winding streams that are filled to the brim with moisture that has rushed from the hilltops to the valleys. How much more ...is coming. The winds of change are in the air today, bringing a warm breeze in the air. With the winds of change reminds us of the many things on our to do list that has been building over the winter when the weather finally lets us be outdoors, enjoying the warmer temperatures. This gets our sense of pressure, needing to do all things at once. Scripture reminds us that as more pressure is sent our way, we know we can handle things because we know He will not leave us. Fear not the Lord is with us. God bless, enjoy the rain, knowing that sunshine will follow, and brighter days are ahead. Stay safe and smile to brighten another person’s day. Amen. See more

4-29-2021 Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Kind, gentle words help us through times of trouble, uncertainty and unknown. Years ago, when my father headed out for the Navy, his father wrote a note stating, " Take all your worries, fears and give them over to the one who watches over you". As we continue to journey through spring to the long-awaited summe...r days of warm, steady temperatures, we feel the stress of having to wait. Scripture reminds us to put our trust in God. Stress comes in many forms yet know that our heavenly Father is the one that keep us safe, and we can give all our concerns to Him, because He Loves and cares for us always. He is always watching over us. God Bless, stay safe and keep the Faith. Amen See more

4-28-2021 Hosea 6:3 So let us know, let us press on to know the Lord. His going forth is as certain as the dawn; And He will come to us like the rain, Like the spring rain watering the earth.... We always feel vibrant, full of energy, when the rain subsides, the clear blue sky appears, as it did tonight as the storm passed through. This scenario is repeated time after time as the spring rains water the earth to bring forth the lush grass and beautiful flowers. Our Lord never tires of us. He continues to care for us, watch over us and quenches our thirst, knowing when our hearts want more, when we believe, He provides abundantly as Hosea reminds us. God is awesome. Stay safe and Happy. Amen See more

April 27, 2021 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 With the full moon this week, we see the world in a different way. Our surroundings are visible at night with the illumination from the moon. We are not as afraid, as we would be on the still, dreary, stormy nights. The scripture from James reminds us to trust our God. All good things come from above. Change is inevitable, do not be afraid. God is with us. God Bless, stay safe and enjoy the sky on these bright nights. Amen