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Administrative Commission: A Journey Begins

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Jesse

Today (May 7, 2013), the Presbytery of St. Augustine appointed an Administrative Commission to work with Geneva Presbyterian Church.  I am guardedly hopeful that this group will be able to bring positive change to Geneva.  Geneva is a church with … Continue reading →

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God is at work in our Children’s Ministries!

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Jesse

God is at work at Geneva’s Sunday School. We have great teachers at Geneva.  Last fall, we started a new season of Sunday School focused on helping kids learn and experience some very important things about what it means to … Continue reading →

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How The Apostles Died

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jesse

During Holy Week, we often focus on how Jesus died.  Here’s a reminder regarding how his disciples died.  Their death and sacrifice serves as a powerful testimony to the truth of the story of Jesus, for it is truly rare … Continue reading →

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We Are Called To Be Easter People

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jesse

Are you an Easter person?  Easter fell on March 31 this year.   But the season of Easter follows for the next fifty days. All of April and most of May are in of Easter this year.  If you are an … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Address at the Annual Meeting

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Jesse

“Geneva, Let’s Choose To Live”  by Pastor Jesse Alexander Every year, we report statistics like these:  Membership – 204, Average Attendance  — 134, New Members – 20,  Confirmands – 12, Infant  Baptisms – 2, Adult Baptisms – 0, Funerals – … Continue reading →

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SOAP for Lent

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Jesse

Here’s your Lenten Bible Study.  Hope you grow through it!  SOAP stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. Each day includes a prayer focus and adventure steps.  So grow for it! Just click on the cover picture to go to … Continue reading →

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Responding to the Tragedy in Newtown

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Jesse

Derek Maul has given offered some hopeful words in his blog entry. “First off, I need you to know that I do not want to write about Friday’s shooting in Connecticut. Instead, what I want to write about is Christmas, … Continue reading →

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Jesus Loves You

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Jesse

Jesus loves you. Jesus died on the cross for you.  Jesus loves you sacrificially. Jesus became fully human for you.  Jesus was born.  He grew up.  He had a family, friends, enemies, and a tough job.   He knows what … Continue reading →

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The E100 Challenge

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Jesse

What is the E100 Challenge? It’s a Bible reading plan published by Scripture Union, but for us, it is a challenge to read the Bible together as a congregation.  We’ll be reading 100 Essential Bible Stories in 20 weeks.  That’s five each … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Unforgiveness Can Weigh You Downr

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Jesse

Back in seminary, I spent one January working as afull time hospital chaplain in Austin, Texas.  One day I met a woman I’ll call Esther.  Esther was well into her seventies.  She and her husband were both in the hospital.  … Continue reading →

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