excerpts from NehemiahNovember 24, 2019 Union University ChurchReverend Laurie DeMott Background to ScriptureI have been preaching through the Hebrew scriptures — what Christians call the Old Testament — and today is the last of that series before we move into Advent so before we turn to Jesus I want to give you a very quick review … More “Let Us Be Grateful for ….”
Ezra 3:10-13November 17, 2019Union University ChurchReverend Laurie DeMott Background to Scripture:In 597, the Babylonians conquered Judea and over a period of 15 years, deported the Jews into exile in Babylon. (There were three deportations of Jews to Babylon — 597 BCE, 587/586 BCE, and 582/581 BCE.) In 539 BCE, the Persian Emperor Cyrus conquered the … More Road Construction Ahead
The Book of EstherNov 3, 2019Union University ChurchReverend Laurie DeMott Do you know the song “Baby Shark?” If you knew it before this last week, you are either the parent of a three year old or a Washington Nationals fan. Last week was baseball’s World Series which went seven games and was won by the … More Baby Shark
