In the 1920’s, my father’s parents (Beatrice and Edgar) emigrated from Scotland to the United States. Passing through Ellis Island, they moved into an apartment at 94-13 Jamaica Avenue in Queens. My grandfather was a journeyman carpenter who plied his trade in the New York shipyards. My grandmother was a clerk at Bloomingdales. Together they [...]
Entries Tagged as 'youth'
The Bowling Lanes of the Lord
January 19th, 2012 · 4 Comments · Faith and the City
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Dear Eutychus
March 4th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Sermon Bin
A Confirmation Sunday Homily February 28, 2010 Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church ©Scott Black Johnston Acts 20 7 On the first day of the week, when we met to break bread, Paul was holding a discussion with them; since he intended to leave the next day, he continued speaking until midnight. 8 There were many lamps [...]