Saying Goodbye to Rev. Bryan Jones

Saying Goodbye to Rev. Bryan Jones

By Mary O’KEEFE fter a little over five years as acting vicar at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church, Bryan Jones is retiring. Jones took on the leadership of the church in November 2009 during a rather turbulent time. In 2006, members of the St. Luke’s congregation voted to split with the Episcopal Diocese […]

NOTES & NODS

    Tuesday Table Talk    On Tuesday, Jan. 6, Bethel Church in Sun Valley will offer a showing of the film “God’s Not Dead” (rated PG). When college student Josh Wheaton encounters an atheistic philosophy teacher who insists that his students will only pass by admitting that God is dead, Josh dedicates himself to […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: We have a very rambunctious dog that dug under the fence and destroyed our neighbor’s flower garden. We were horrified and offered to pay for the damage, which he accepted; however, he continued to grumble about the extra work it was causing him and now he won’t speak to us at all. We’ve reinforced […]

Preparing for the New Year

Local churches are offering continuing and new classes and activities in the new year. At First Baptist Church-La Crescenta, ministries include Special Friends, a ministry that is designed for adults of all ages with special needs. Special Friends meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. September through June. For more information, contact Sandy Hatfield at […]

NOTES & NODS

    Tuesday Table Talk    On Tuesday, Jan. 6, Bethel Church in Sun Valley will offer a showing of the film “God’s Not Dead” (rated PG). When college student Josh Wheaton encounters an atheistic philosophy teacher who insists that his students will only pass by admitting that God is dead, Josh dedicates himself to […]

Despite Rain, Nativity Scene Still Draws Crowds in Tujunga

By Brandon HENSLEY he rain came and washed away the first night of Community Christian Church’s Drive Thru Nativity scenes but, as CCC’s Pastor Bob Snyder said, he’s not the one who controls the weather. “I’m not in charge,” Snyder said. “The creator of the universe is. He’s the one that sends rain. That’s above […]

NOTES & NODS

    Tuesday Table Talk    On Tuesday, Jan. 6, Bethel Church in Sun Valley will offer a showing of the film “God’s Not Dead” (rated PG). When college student Josh Wheaton encounters an atheistic philosophy teacher who insists that his students will only pass by admitting that God is dead, Josh dedicates himself to […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: Two weeks ago, we lost our 34-year-old son to a work-related accident in another state. He left his wife and two young sons, ages 3 and 5. Christmas was one of his favorite holidays. Our question is how does a family get through what is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration […]

Drive Thru Nativity is ‘Gift to Community’

By Isiah REYES Community Christian Church of the Foothills’ gift to the community is its Drive Thru Nativity scene that features live actors, live animals and even angels during a two-day presentation that is free to the community. “People can come and enjoy that first Christmas night,” said Community Christian Church of the Foothills pastor […]