Author Archives: Dale Burkholder

Growing up the churches in the area held a join Good Friday worship service from noon to 3. The sermons were based on the 7 last words of Christ. Today’s video highlights those last words. Take the time today to … Continue reading →

Tonight we remember Jesus’ last meal, prayer in the garden, arrest and trials. We are using an online Tenebae format with the light going out of the world. May God bless you.

In 2020, the pandemic forced the closure of our church weeks before Palm Sunday. I created this video of the music the choir was to present. I am repeating it this year in hopes you will be blessed by it.

Have mercy on me O God – Psalm 51 is (in my opinion) one of the most beautiful passages in the Bible. A plea for God’s mercy which we have in Christ Jesus. May God bless you on your Lenten … Continue reading →

This is my “go-to” prelude when the congregation gets too loud during the prelude….

I am learning a new bell solo – Christine Anderson’s Be Thou my Vision.

As we get closer to Good Friday the cross looms larger. Today we start with the story of Moses and bronze serpent and end with Jesus talking about his death. May God bless you on your Lenten journey.

We continue our Lenten journey starting with the Big 10 (as I call the Ten Commandements), we explore the marvels of the heavens, Paul reminds of the centrality of the Cross of Jesus, and we end with Jesus responding to … Continue reading →

We continue our Lenten journey with a focus on the promise to Abraham and his descendants. We end with the reality that following Jesus comes with a price. May God bless you on your Lenten journey.

This First Sunday of Lent we are reminded of God’s promise to Noah sealed with the rainbow. We spend time reflecting on God’s goodness and the cross before travelling with Jesus into the desert. May God bless you on your … Continue reading →