What We Say

January 16, 2014 Dreams are so compelling because they remove us from current reality and provide the hope to create a new one. On a lazy Thursday afternoon back in September a team of Hanover Saints gathered and shared a compelling dream for how Black History Month in February might help lead to a new […]

January 9, 2014 When I was a boy I loved stopping to get gas (except in 1973).  Back in the day the places to do that were called service stations. I can still hear the double ring of the bell that was tripped by a rubberized tube in the station’s lot.  Right after the bell […]

January 2, 2014 We three kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar. So says the song (which we will sing Sunday in celebration of the Epiphany). In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men (Greek: magi) from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is […]

December 28, 2013 In honor of the season, taking off on the song, and in great gratitude for the gifts of the church… On the 12th Day of Christmas, my dear church gave to me… Twelve prayers for healing Eleven communion Sundays Ten (times 5) Super Sale helpers Nine deacons caring & nine elders leading […]

December 19, 2013 The manger is not a fishbowl.  It is not given so that we might sit safely and comfortably on the outside looking in.  On Christmas Eve we are called not to be spectators; we are called to be participants.  We celebrate the nativity each year so that we might take part in […]

delight elation ecstasy rapture bliss happiness gladness enjoyment gaiety glee If you guessed JOY – you win the 3rd Advent pink candle contest!This Sunday is our third stop on the Advent express, the number one train bound for Bethlehem.  It is a special stop on the journey.The season of Advent was first recognized in the […]

On the journey to meet Jesus God blesses us with guidance; moments of unexpected grace granted so that, especially when in darkness and doubt, we would know we are traveling in the right direction.God sends an angel to call the shepherds from their dark fields to a candle lit stable in Bethlehem. God sends a […]

This week I am thrilled to share this space with Twyla Evitts, our gifted and spirited Minister of Music… AN ADVENT ‘ADVENT’-URE A quick look in the Oxford Dictionary gives us a definition for “adventure”, which is based on the Latin word ‘adventurus’ – ‘about to happen’.  One of its meanings is this:   ‘a daring […]

Dear Hanover Saints, On this day of expressed gratitude and shared blessings, may you know and rejoice in family, food, and fellowship that delivers deep joy and hope.May your day be blessed, and may you know… Peace, Andy CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL VERSION