Several months ago, I had a dream in which I saw every religion represented by a building. The buildings were set in a large circle, and their doors were wide open, facing each other. The message was that when the doors of religions are closed, those within say they shall worship only with their kind, […]

January 8, 2023 Service. The congregation was welcomed by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer was recited. The hymns that were sung was “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”, “A Child of the King”, “Take the Name of Jesus with You”. The service ended with the congregation singing […]

NO. LIVERMORE — At the Jan 1 North Livermore Baptist Church service, Reverend Dr. Susan Crane filled in for Pastor Bonnie who is on vacation from January 1 – 7. The Scripture was John 1:1-18 and the sermon was titled – “Jesus, Light of the World”. The hymns that were sung are: “Savior, Like a […]

January 1, 2023 service. Happy New Year to all! We are happy to celebrate 2023 and we are excited with anticipation for a wonderful new year! Today, Kay King Watson filled our pulpit as Lay Pastor. She opened the service with the Welcome and Announcements. She led us in singing two Praise Songs: “Glory in […]

The last year was incredibly challenging, and maybe you found it that way, too. There were the passing of loved ones, concerns for friends in countries experiencing severe uprisings, recovery from my shattered elbow, and moving through COVID, not once, but twice. Each challenge has its lesson. As I lean into the upcoming year of […]

NORTH LIVERMORE — At the Dec. 25 service, the congregation was welcomed by Pastor Bonnie Higgins to begin the service. The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer was recited. The hymns that were sung was “Go Tell It on The Mountain”, “Away in the Manger”, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”. The service ended with the congregation singing “Go Now […]

“Joy is the lantern that lights the way through the dark times and the motivator propelling us toward dreams.” (Moss) Carols are playing in the background of pre-Christmas festivities. The tree that stands so proudly in front of me is gaily lit with the brightest of lights and adorned with decorations the children made, or […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — On December 24, the First Baptist Church held a Christmas Eve Candle-light Service, a celebration of the evening of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Maggie Houlihan, organist, played the Introit, “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”. Rev. Russ Thayer welcomed all to the Service, then led the Call to […]

“Remember your past because it’s what brought you here, but don’t be afraid to embrace your present because if you live in it with hope, kindness, and love, it’s a great place to be.” (“A Timeless Christmas”) The holiday season is often a time to consider past Christmases. As a child, I recall Santa decorating […]

LIVERMORE — December 18, 2022 Service. The congregation was welcomed by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer was recited. The hymn that was sung was “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”. The NLBC Choir sang for the Christmas program. The service ended with the congregation singing “Go Now in Peace”. […]