"Jesus vs. Temptation"

"Jesus vs. Temptation"

We had a bit of a bittersweet weekend at First Covenant Church this week, as we celebrated the homegoing of Cliff Johnson on Saturday morning.  It was poignant and sad to say “Good-bye” to our friend and brother -- and yet, it’s never entirely sad to take part in the funeral of someone who so clearly had a warm and loving relationship with God, because we know precisely where Cliff is now, and that he’s with his Lord (and with Carol)…

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"Giving Our Thanks: Is That Worshipful?"

"Giving Our Thanks: Is That Worshipful?"

We had a wonderful day here at First Covenant this Sunday, enjoying our annual potato bar and Christmas decorating party to get ready for the Advent season -- and yet still getting out of the building and back home before the hard weather kicked in!  We even had some familiar faces popping in from out of town, so it was nice to welcome some “classic FCCers” back home…

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