Good news at bad times

Rev. Andrew

Good news at bad times

No Comments 01 September 2010

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. – Psalm 23:1 (KJV) What does this verse mean to you? Have you ever uttered it before? When did you say this verse? Did you need comforting? Does this verse tell you anything about how to lead your life? If so what? The following is a [...]

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The Fuel for Joy Project

Rev. Andrew

The Fuel for Joy Project

No Comments 23 August 2010

One Sunday morning a couple of weeks ago, I was about to leave for the church. It was my normal Sunday morning. Up to dress, drink some coffee, go over the sermon, get ready to go. Sometimes things become so normal to me I forget how precious the moment is, or could be if I [...]

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Community, Faith, Obituaries, Rev. Andrew, Uncategorized

RIP Stephen Moncus (memorial fund established)

2 Comments 22 August 2010

Mr. Stephen Foye (Goose) Moncus, 33, of Albany, GA died August 17, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be Saturday 10 AM at First Presbyterian Church in Albany. Rev. Garrett Andrew and Rev. Daniel VanCleave officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Stephen has lived in Albany all of his life where he was [...]

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Division and forgiveness

Rev. Andrew

Division and forgiveness

No Comments 11 August 2010

After a first and second admonition, have nothing more to do with anyone who causes divisions, since you know that such a person is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned. – Titus 3:10-11 (NRSV) Have you ever caused divisions? What did you do? Did people offer you the chance to repent? Did you? What happened? Have [...]

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The joy of storytelling

Rev. Andrew

The joy of storytelling

No Comments 05 August 2010

You have a story to tell. Yes you, the one reading these little words right now. Maybe you are thinking, “What story do I have to tell?” And maybe you say that because you think your story is boring, because you know you have a story. Life is a story. It starts way back when, [...]

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Rev. Andrew

Doing what we can

No Comments 28 July 2010

“She has done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for its burial. Truly I tell you, wherever the good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in remembrance of her.” – Mark 14:8-9 (NRSV) What can you do for Jesus? Have you done it? What [...]

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Abounding in hope

Rev. Andrew

Abounding in hope

No Comments 22 July 2010

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15:13 What does it mean to be filled with all joy and peace in believing? Have you ever considered God “the God of hope”? Do [...]

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Rev. Andrew

Change: God counts on it

No Comments 14 July 2010

Recently, I had someone tell me, “Garrett, I feel in love with God because of how my life has changed here.” The here that was mentioned was our church. This person then went on to explain how life has changed, and I was able to witness how the Gospel of Jesus the Christ changes lives!

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Integrity: Being in God’s presence

Rev. Andrew

Integrity: Being in God’s presence

No Comments 07 July 2010

In my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever. – Psalm 41:12 (NIV) \What does it mean to have integrity? Do you have integrity? Have you met anyone with good character? How has meeting such people changed your life? Who is watching you as you go about your life? Are you [...]

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Where is God When We Cry

Rev. Andrew

Where is God When We Cry

No Comments 30 June 2010

Where is God when we cry? My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer; and by night, but find no rest. – Psalm 22:1-2 (NRSV) Have you ever [...]

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