Stepping Stones

By The Rev. Janna Preston We have the privilege of coming to the Lord‘s table together this Sunday with not only our congregation, but with Christians around the world. World communion Sunday began in a Presbyterian church and grew out of the Division of Stewardship...

Stepping Stones

By The Rev. Janna Preston To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.  O my God, in you I trust; do no let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.  Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make me to...

Stepping Stones

By The Rev. Janna Preston I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.  Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.  Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised: God’s greatness is unsearchable.  One generation shall...

Stepping Stones

By The Rev. Janna Preston If you were alive 25 years ago today, you probably remember where you were when you heard about the tragedies that happened in several parts of our country. Planes being turned into weapons, in New York City, Washington D.C. and in...

Stepping Stones

By The Rev. Janna Preston  Can you believe it is already Labor Day?  The temperature may not feel like it, but fall is fast approaching and more routine schedules are back.  That can bring some stability and security, but also a little more anxiety.  Anxiety has often...

Stepping Stones

By The Rev. Janna Preston Well, while we continue to mourn the loss of some our Fountain City Presbyterian Church family, we also mourn the loss of a member of our own area of the country – Dolly Parton.  I have to admit, she is one of my heroes.  And while I am very...