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Today is my last.Sundayserving as pastorat Pioneer Presbyterian What a privilege!What a fellowship!What joy divine! Soon it’s back to Whidbey Islandfor a third go at “refirement”Happy New Year!

It takes workto waitfor what we long for most It takes practiceto preparethe way of the Lord Take heart in your waiting God is at work! Join us this Advent seasonand plan to attend ourcandle light service on Christmas Eve

In this season of Thanksgivingwith a hint of peace restoredin war-torn regions of the Middle East I am thankful for peace that passes all understanding,ours to enjoy no matter what, and ours to offer othersno matter who or what in this world they stand for “Oh Lord, may you ordain peace for us, for indeed, […]

Led by the SpiritFor Life’s utmostAnchored in a faith groupfor life on the coast Window at Pioneer Presbyterian Churchdesigned and created by Andrea Mullins Weir

The church bell at Pioneerwill ring out todayat 10 am Alerting people on the Clatsop Plainsthat we are listening and reflectingon the Word of God Everyone on notice that we may singwith the Holy Spirit’s inaudible chimesa new song reverberating in life to the full

“Happy are those whom you choose and bring near to live in your courts.  We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.”                                                                            Psalms 65:4 Dear Pioneer Members and Friends, We have had a growing number of visitors come to worship these days and I hear them say these kinds […]

I went to his door again today101 and still not donepraying for another day’s work if he mayas we watched his donkey grazing in the sun

Pentecost Sunday, which lands on May 19th this year, marks the fiftieth day after Easter when we gather to celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on followers of Jesus Christ. Crossing all boundaries that would separate us, breaking down all language barriers, the Spirit brings the wideness of God’s love and mercy to places […]

A few words from Pastor O’Neill… Tears have been shed recentlyat the death of loved oneswho have been Pioneer membersand our friends in Christ for years. Francis Hartman died on Sunday, April 14 at 99.Ron Collman died on Thursday, April 25 at 94.Memorial services for both of these saints will be announced later this year. […]

Earth Day is Coming Soon! Mindful of our call to care for one another and for each of us to do our part as good stewards for the sake of Mother Earth, what steps will I take this year for the health of our planet now and for generations to come? A poem from Called […]