Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!

Articles written by Rev Barry Warpness


Sorted by date  Results 1 - 2 of 2

  • A fond farewell in the grace Christ offers each of us

    Rev Barry Warpness, Zion-Emanuel Lutheran Church|Updated Oct 6, 2011

    The cards were being dealt and sometimes in the heat of the game it takes some time to sort out the diamonds from the hearts and the spades from the clubs as the colors of red and black become a blur. Such is the case with our lives at times. At this moment in time, it appears this will be my last article for “The Record”, as my health situation is under a total medical disability and I am not working. So for “the record” I remind you one and all that we are under the curse o...

  • Our earthly hope is also our eternal hope, Jesus Christ

    Rev Barry Warpness

    Zion Emmanuel Lutheran Church As they say down under … “Good Day, Mates !” I begin by thanking you for your prayers, as many of you in Odessa know I have been ‘down’ with some health issues the last four months. Rachel and I appreciate your prayers and inquiries on my behalf. It certainly has been a reminder of how one day everything can be going along just fine and then, zing, here comes a life changing interruption! It appears I’m on the mend and can at least stand on my...