by Marc Herbst | Nov 5, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
You may recall singer Cher pondering, “If I could turn back time.” How often do we think about how wonderful it would be to relive some of our past experiences or perhaps address things differently if we had the chance to do it over again? Yes, this Sunday, November...
by Marc Herbst | Oct 29, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
Many theories abound regarding why countless churches have painted red doors. One tradition claims that medieval churches throughout Europe would paint their doors red as a sign of sanctuary. The doors were a symbol of rescue and hospitality for all who sought...
by Marc Herbst | Oct 22, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
Rev. Ed Stammel, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hicksville, had a vision regarding the educational needs of Long Island. During the 1950s, he inspired 17 colleagues to found the Long Island Lutheran High School. Those leaders and their congregations supported...
by Marc Herbst | Oct 14, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
Seventy years ago today, on October 15, 1951, the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) introduced Lucy Ricardo to the world. The first of 180 half-hour episodes of “I Love Lucy” appeared on television sets across America. During its initial six-year run, the...
by Marc Herbst | Oct 7, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
Camels are closely associated with Saudi Arabia. So, it may be no surprise that a faith tradition with its roots in the region would reference camels. Islam’s holy book, the Quran, states, “To those who reject Our signs and treat them with arrogance, no...
by Marc Herbst | Oct 1, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
The Ivory-billed Woodpecker has flown the coop. Forever. On Wednesday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said 23 species – 11 birds, eight freshwater mussels, two fish, a bat, and a plant – are now extinct. As a result, the agency removed them from the...
