by Josh Waltz | Apr 25, 2021 | A Pastor's Heart
June 20 is Father’s Day. It’s also the day we will hold our annual Child Dedication ceremony. So what exactly is a Child Dedication as we understand and practice it? Dedication is not a sacramental event. A dedication ceremony does not bestow salvation on a child,...
by Josh Waltz | Jan 26, 2020 | A Pastor's Heart
In last week’s sermon text, God killed two newly ordained priests for bringing “unauthorized fire” before Him as an offering (Leviticus 10). It’s a shocking story, and it highlights one of the most stark differences between the worship of God’s people in the Old...
by Josh Waltz | Mar 17, 2019 | A Pastor's Heart
Just before He ascended to heaven, Jesus charged His followers: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them...
by Josh Waltz | Mar 10, 2019 | A Pastor's Heart
Mother’s Day is typically Child Dedication day at Parker Hills. But what exactly is a Child Dedication as we understand and practice it? Dedication is not a sacramental event. A dedication ceremony does not bestow salvation on a child, remove sin, or make anyone a...