As an avid reader, I like nothing more than a good plot twist, something that comes out of nowhere and makes you see the characters and storyline from a completely different perspective. Every time I read the Christmas story, I am amazed at all the …
The Winter Solstice, the first official day of winter, occurs this year on December 21. Other descriptive names that have been attached to this significant occurrence are Longest Night and Midwinter. In the middle of Christmas festivities, we are offered an opportunity to observe the …
Everyone of all ages is invited to join us for an afternoon of caroling! We will meet in the Student Center on Sunday afternoon, December 15 at 3:30pm and depart in vans at 3:45pm sharp. Each group will carol at two facilities (or homes) and …
Sunday, December 22 at 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00am Join us for a heartwarming musical tradition at Schweitzer and experience the joy of Christmas with us. Let the spirit of the season fill your hearts as we gather to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas through …
The Schweitzer Christmas Market is a heartwarming event that holds a special place in our family’s hearts. Organized by a Schweitzer Christmas Market Committee, this annual market goes beyond festive cheer by providing a fun way to give back to the community. The market primarily …
The Old Testament concludes with these words: “See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their …
I have always loved the Gospel of John; it seemed to get to the point of Jesus’ life story in a way I could feel. As a girl, I loved John 3:16, one of the only verses I could memorize and hold both my heart …
Entering a back alley in Kuala Lumpur, we walked into a festival of smell. Pulling my wife and me through this fruit-hawker street, Muthu led us to each fruit stand, sharing his knowledge of how to select and eat the juicy lychee, the sweet rambutan, …
As you ponder this thought, perhaps your family and closest friends come to mind. What about a child, sibling, or spouse who makes negative life-altering choices? Maybe they are living a life of addiction, serving time in prison, or simply disappointing you in a way …
Peace is a laughable idea – in this day and age, at least. The political pandemic in America, the war in Ukraine, the opioid epidemic across the Midwest, the culture wars of this country, and, most currently, the conflict in Gaza all work to prove …
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. — John 1:14 My wife Betty and I met around the time …
John the Apostle writes,“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Catch that phrase: “We have seen his …
Each week our Schweitzer Kids team spends time getting to know kids and families at our church and community. We have two leaders who help guide this ministry. Stiffany Taylor leads as the Director of Kids Ministry, K-6th, and Taylor Zen as the Director of …
What an amazing year of transition and growth for the Flourish Community Development Corporation. This past July, we moved into our new home on West Division St. in the Heart of the Westside neighborhood. The gift of this location is a blessing well beyond office …