I attended a church service this morning, a good service led by a woman who has discovered she has a child on her way.
She spoke well, bringing her message to life with great images and sincerity.
I was reminded of Marianne Williamson, a minister at Church of Today in Warren, Michigan.
Marianne could speak without a podium and the lead minister in Cohoes made use of a music stand, a big difference.
She wanted us to talk about all the ways we can be "All In".
Of course, one parishioner brought to our imaginations the image of a Poker pro pushing all of her chips into the center of the felt".
I didn't want to raise my hand but I wanted to ask her, "Can we be All in in Albany"?
The phrase crossed my mind as I watched the Mohawk River passing in the window of my train going easterly.
All in in Albany.
The lead pastor of Spindle City Vineyard Church and her musical minister have certainly gone all in on their church, city and...
Read moreThis church is like a large small family.multi ethnic. Come dressed as you are. Coffee and donuts before church starts, better get there early for 10:30 service, the pastor is brilliant. Gives alot of information about the scripture shes discussing that I would never have known. Prayer when ever you are in need, building up the city of Cohoes, praying for local other church leaders and their charity work is helping poor families in danger of loosing children to CPS due to poverty and other reasons. AN EXCELLENT PLACE TO TITHE AND GIVE YOUR OFFERINGS. do yourselves and us a favor by gracing us with your presence. God bless you...
Read moreI knew this Pastor long before she was a Pastor, before she was a Wife, before she was a Mother. She was a tenant of mine for many years while studying. She was practicing her Faith/Caring/GoodWill/Love long before this position. She’s the real deal. True Blue Person. She Is an Authentic Christian. Walks the Talk. BTW, Im Not...
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