Ash Wednesday Service, February 13th, will be at the All Saints Lutheran Church, on M-59. The service will begin at 7:00 p.m.
The choirs from Hartland UMC and All Saints will be joining together for this service.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
The Adult Sunday School will be discussing the History Channel’s miniseries, The Bible, during March. The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries premiering Sunday, March 3rd, on the History Channel. For two hours each Sunday night viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never seen before. The final episode will air on Easter Sunday, March 31, and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Hartland U.M.C. is encouraging everyone to watch this special series. Pastor Paul will be preaching on the episodes during worship. If you do not get the History Channel, folks will be opening their doors so that you can watch with them. Or, you can just invite your friends and neighbors to come and watch with you and then come with you to church on Sunday to get a deeper understanding.
Week One: The Beginning—Noah, Abraham through Jacob, Israel beginning
The Exodus—Pharaoh, Moses, Red Sea and Ten Commandments.
Week Two: The Homeland – Joshua, Samson, Judges, David & Goliath
The Kingdom – David, Saul and Solomon.
Week Three: The Survival— Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, Jews return to Jerusalem
The Revolution—Roman, birth of Christ, John the Baptist and Jesus and Peter.
Week Four: The Mission—Pharisees, Jesus, miracles, Disciples
The Betrayal—Last Supper, Judas, Peter’s Denial.
Week Five: The Passion—Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection
The Courage—Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Disciples die, John survives death, exiled to Patmos, Revelation.
Be watching for more details. You won’t want to miss this event!
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries premiering Sunday, March 3rd, on the History Channel. For two hours each Sunday night viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never seen before. The final episode will air on Easter Sunday, March 31, and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Hartland U.M.C. is encouraging everyone to watch this special series. Pastor Paul will be preaching on the episodes during worship. If you do not get the History Channel, folks will be opening their doors so that you can watch with them. Or, you can just invite your friends and neighbors to come and watch with you and then come with you to church on Sunday to get a deeper understanding.
Week One: The Beginning—Noah, Abraham through Jacob, Israel beginning
The Exodus—Pharaoh, Moses, Red Sea and Ten Commandments.
Week Two: The Homeland – Joshua, Samson, Judges, David & Goliath
The Kingdom – David, Saul and Solomon.
Week Three: The Survival— Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, Jews return to Jerusalem
The Revolution—Roman, birth of Christ, John the Baptist and Jesus and Peter.
Week Four: The Mission—Pharisees, Jesus, miracles, Disciples
The Betrayal—Last Supper, Judas, Peter’s Denial.
Week Five: The Passion—Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection
The Courage—Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Disciples die, John survives death, exiled to Patmos, Revelation.
Be watching for more details. You won’t want to miss this event!
Miss a Sunday? Catch up with the series here!
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
The Adult Sunday School will be discussing the History Channel’s miniseries, The Bible, during March. The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries premiering Sunday, March 3rd, on the History Channel. For two hours each Sunday night viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never seen before. The final episode will air on Easter Sunday, March 31, and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Hartland U.M.C. is encouraging everyone to watch this special series. Pastor Paul will be preaching on the episodes during worship. If you do not get the History Channel, folks will be opening their doors so that you can watch with them. Or, you can just invite your friends and neighbors to come and watch with you and then come with you to church on Sunday to get a deeper understanding.
Week One: The Beginning—Noah, Abraham through Jacob, Israel beginning
The Exodus—Pharaoh, Moses, Red Sea and Ten Commandments.
Week Two: The Homeland – Joshua, Samson, Judges, David & Goliath
The Kingdom – David, Saul and Solomon.
Week Three: The Survival— Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, Jews return to Jerusalem
The Revolution—Roman, birth of Christ, John the Baptist and Jesus and Peter.
Week Four: The Mission—Pharisees, Jesus, miracles, Disciples
The Betrayal—Last Supper, Judas, Peter’s Denial.
Week Five: The Passion—Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection
The Courage—Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Disciples die, John survives death, exiled to Patmos, Revelation.
Be watching for more details. You won’t want to miss this event!
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries premiering Sunday, March 3rd, on the History Channel. For two hours each Sunday night viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never seen before. The final episode will air on Easter Sunday, March 31, and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Hartland U.M.C. is encouraging everyone to watch this special series. Pastor Paul will be preaching on the episodes during worship. If you do not get the History Channel, folks will be opening their doors so that you can watch with them. Or, you can just invite your friends and neighbors to come and watch with you and then come with you to church on Sunday to get a deeper understanding.
Week One: The Beginning—Noah, Abraham through Jacob, Israel beginning
The Exodus—Pharaoh, Moses, Red Sea and Ten Commandments.
Week Two: The Homeland – Joshua, Samson, Judges, David & Goliath
The Kingdom – David, Saul and Solomon.
Week Three: The Survival— Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, Jews return to Jerusalem
The Revolution—Roman, birth of Christ, John the Baptist and Jesus and Peter.
Week Four: The Mission—Pharisees, Jesus, miracles, Disciples
The Betrayal—Last Supper, Judas, Peter’s Denial.
Week Five: The Passion—Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection
The Courage—Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Disciples die, John survives death, exiled to Patmos, Revelation.
Be watching for more details. You won’t want to miss this event!
Miss a Sunday? Catch up with the series here!
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
The Adult Sunday School will be discussing the History Channel’s miniseries, The Bible, during March. The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries premiering Sunday, March 3rd, on the History Channel. For two hours each Sunday night viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never seen before. The final episode will air on Easter Sunday, March 31, and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Hartland U.M.C. is encouraging everyone to watch this special series. Pastor Paul will be preaching on the episodes during worship. If you do not get the History Channel, folks will be opening their doors so that you can watch with them. Or, you can just invite your friends and neighbors to come and watch with you and then come with you to church on Sunday to get a deeper understanding.
Week One: The Beginning—Noah, Abraham through Jacob, Israel beginning
The Exodus—Pharaoh, Moses, Red Sea and Ten Commandments.
Week Two: The Homeland – Joshua, Samson, Judges, David & Goliath
The Kingdom – David, Saul and Solomon.
Week Three: The Survival— Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, Jews return to Jerusalem
The Revolution—Roman, birth of Christ, John the Baptist and Jesus and Peter.
Week Four: The Mission—Pharisees, Jesus, miracles, Disciples
The Betrayal—Last Supper, Judas, Peter’s Denial.
Week Five: The Passion—Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection
The Courage—Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Disciples die, John survives death, exiled to Patmos, Revelation.
Be watching for more details. You won’t want to miss this event!
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries premiering Sunday, March 3rd, on the History Channel. For two hours each Sunday night viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never seen before. The final episode will air on Easter Sunday, March 31, and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Hartland U.M.C. is encouraging everyone to watch this special series. Pastor Paul will be preaching on the episodes during worship. If you do not get the History Channel, folks will be opening their doors so that you can watch with them. Or, you can just invite your friends and neighbors to come and watch with you and then come with you to church on Sunday to get a deeper understanding.
Week One: The Beginning—Noah, Abraham through Jacob, Israel beginning
The Exodus—Pharaoh, Moses, Red Sea and Ten Commandments.
Week Two: The Homeland – Joshua, Samson, Judges, David & Goliath
The Kingdom – David, Saul and Solomon.
Week Three: The Survival— Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, Jews return to Jerusalem
The Revolution—Roman, birth of Christ, John the Baptist and Jesus and Peter.
Week Four: The Mission—Pharisees, Jesus, miracles, Disciples
The Betrayal—Last Supper, Judas, Peter’s Denial.
Week Five: The Passion—Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection
The Courage—Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Disciples die, John survives death, exiled to Patmos, Revelation.
Be watching for more details. You won’t want to miss this event!
Miss a Sunday? Catch up with the series here!
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
The Adult Sunday School will be discussing the History Channel’s miniseries, The Bible, during March. The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries premiering Sunday, March 3rd, on the History Channel. For two hours each Sunday night viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never seen before. The final episode will air on Easter Sunday, March 31, and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Hartland U.M.C. is encouraging everyone to watch this special series. Pastor Paul will be preaching on the episodes during worship. If you do not get the History Channel, folks will be opening their doors so that you can watch with them. Or, you can just invite your friends and neighbors to come and watch with you and then come with you to church on Sunday to get a deeper understanding.
Week One: The Beginning—Noah, Abraham through Jacob, Israel beginning
The Exodus—Pharaoh, Moses, Red Sea and Ten Commandments.
Week Two: The Homeland – Joshua, Samson, Judges, David & Goliath
The Kingdom – David, Saul and Solomon.
Week Three: The Survival— Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, Jews return to Jerusalem
The Revolution—Roman, birth of Christ, John the Baptist and Jesus and Peter.
Week Four: The Mission—Pharisees, Jesus, miracles, Disciples
The Betrayal—Last Supper, Judas, Peter’s Denial.
Week Five: The Passion—Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection
The Courage—Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Disciples die, John survives death, exiled to Patmos, Revelation.
Be watching for more details. You won’t want to miss this event!
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries premiering Sunday, March 3rd, on the History Channel. For two hours each Sunday night viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never seen before. The final episode will air on Easter Sunday, March 31, and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Hartland U.M.C. is encouraging everyone to watch this special series. Pastor Paul will be preaching on the episodes during worship. If you do not get the History Channel, folks will be opening their doors so that you can watch with them. Or, you can just invite your friends and neighbors to come and watch with you and then come with you to church on Sunday to get a deeper understanding.
Week One: The Beginning—Noah, Abraham through Jacob, Israel beginning
The Exodus—Pharaoh, Moses, Red Sea and Ten Commandments.
Week Two: The Homeland – Joshua, Samson, Judges, David & Goliath
The Kingdom – David, Saul and Solomon.
Week Three: The Survival— Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, Jews return to Jerusalem
The Revolution—Roman, birth of Christ, John the Baptist and Jesus and Peter.
Week Four: The Mission—Pharisees, Jesus, miracles, Disciples
The Betrayal—Last Supper, Judas, Peter’s Denial.
Week Five: The Passion—Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection
The Courage—Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Disciples die, John survives death, exiled to Patmos, Revelation.
Be watching for more details. You won’t want to miss this event!
Miss a Sunday? Catch up with the series here!
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
The Adult Sunday School will be discussing the History Channel’s miniseries, The Bible, during March. The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries premiering Sunday, March 3rd, on the History Channel. For two hours each Sunday night viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never seen before. The final episode will air on Easter Sunday, March 31, and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Hartland U.M.C. is encouraging everyone to watch this special series. Pastor Paul will be preaching on the episodes during worship. If you do not get the History Channel, folks will be opening their doors so that you can watch with them. Or, you can just invite your friends and neighbors to come and watch with you and then come with you to church on Sunday to get a deeper understanding.
Week One: The Beginning—Noah, Abraham through Jacob, Israel beginning
The Exodus—Pharaoh, Moses, Red Sea and Ten Commandments.
Week Two: The Homeland – Joshua, Samson, Judges, David & Goliath
The Kingdom – David, Saul and Solomon.
Week Three: The Survival— Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, Jews return to Jerusalem
The Revolution—Roman, birth of Christ, John the Baptist and Jesus and Peter.
Week Four: The Mission—Pharisees, Jesus, miracles, Disciples
The Betrayal—Last Supper, Judas, Peter’s Denial.
Week Five: The Passion—Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection
The Courage—Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Disciples die, John survives death, exiled to Patmos, Revelation.
Be watching for more details. You won’t want to miss this event!
The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries premiering Sunday, March 3rd, on the History Channel. For two hours each Sunday night viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never seen before. The final episode will air on Easter Sunday, March 31, and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Hartland U.M.C. is encouraging everyone to watch this special series. Pastor Paul will be preaching on the episodes during worship. If you do not get the History Channel, folks will be opening their doors so that you can watch with them. Or, you can just invite your friends and neighbors to come and watch with you and then come with you to church on Sunday to get a deeper understanding.
Week One: The Beginning—Noah, Abraham through Jacob, Israel beginning
The Exodus—Pharaoh, Moses, Red Sea and Ten Commandments.
Week Two: The Homeland – Joshua, Samson, Judges, David & Goliath
The Kingdom – David, Saul and Solomon.
Week Three: The Survival— Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, Jews return to Jerusalem
The Revolution—Roman, birth of Christ, John the Baptist and Jesus and Peter.
Week Four: The Mission—Pharisees, Jesus, miracles, Disciples
The Betrayal—Last Supper, Judas, Peter’s Denial.
Week Five: The Passion—Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection
The Courage—Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Disciples die, John survives death, exiled to Patmos, Revelation.
Be watching for more details. You won’t want to miss this event!
Miss a Sunday? Catch up with the series here!
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
The Adult Sunday School will be discussing the History Channel’s miniseries, The Bible, during March. The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries premiering Sunday, March 3rd, on the History Channel. For two hours each Sunday night viewers will see the Bible from Genesis to Revelation come to life in a way never seen before. The final episode will air on Easter Sunday, March 31, and will feature the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The Hartland U.M.C. is encouraging everyone to watch this special series. Pastor Paul will be preaching on the episodes during worship. If you do not get the History Channel, folks will be opening their doors so that you can watch with them. Or, you can just invite your friends and neighbors to come and watch with you and then come with you to church on Sunday to get a deeper understanding.
Week One: The Beginning—Noah, Abraham through Jacob, Israel beginning
The Exodus—Pharaoh, Moses, Red Sea and Ten Commandments.
Week Two: The Homeland – Joshua, Samson, Judges, David & Goliath
The Kingdom – David, Saul and Solomon.
Week Three: The Survival— Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, Jews return to Jerusalem
The Revolution—Roman, birth of Christ, John the Baptist and Jesus and Peter.
Week Four: The Mission—Pharisees, Jesus, miracles, Disciples
The Betrayal—Last Supper, Judas, Peter’s Denial.
Week Five: The Passion—Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection
The Courage—Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Disciples die, John survives death, exiled to Patmos, Revelation.
Be watching for more details. You won’t want to miss this event!
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Help the Hartland United Methodist Church Youth support Juan for the next year. Juan is a boy from Guatemala that we have been supporting for the past five years. The money that we send through Compassion International provides food, clothing, books and Christian Education for Juan, his parents, grandparents, and three siblings. We also send birthday and Christmas presents.
Menu includes: Pasta with three sauces, bread sticks, salad, and homemade chocolate chip cookies.
Price:
- Adults $10
- Children under 10 years $5
- or sponsor Juan for a month for $36
Date: June 30th lunch served at 11:15 or join us for worship service at 10:00
We look forward to serving you!
No reservations are necessary, but you can help us plan by letting us that you plan to attend and how many will be in your party using the RSVP link below. Thank you!
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
If you have not been baptized or would like to reaffirm your baptism, please talk with Pastor Paul.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Are you ready to take the next step in your faith journey – by joining the Hartland United Methodist Church? If so, please talk to Pastor Paul and plan to attend this informative class. New members will be received on Sunday, September 8th.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Drop in for informal discussion of this week’s reading from the One-Year Bible.
Beginning November 18 through December 23, an advent study, “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday” by Mike Slaughter. Five chapters (with DVD excerpts) include: Expect a Miracle, Giving up on Perfect, Scandalous Love, Jesus’ Wish List, By a Different Road. We often promise we won’t overdo Christmas, and then we do–all over again. This study leads us to have a “different kind of Christmas,” one where we are living and giving like Jesus.
A Financial Success Story and Class For You
A six week study at H&R Block of Hartland beginning Wednesday, January 8th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
We are passionate about helping people win with their money God’s way!
Based on the book by Joseph Sangl.
Helping people accomplish far more than they ever thought possible with their personal finances. The best chance for people to take the necessary steps to maximize their financial resources is to study and apply home financial management information together as a group.
Key Lessons Include:
- Develop a spending plan that actually works
- Strategies for eliminating debt
- The date they will become debt-free
- Amount of money needed for retirement
- The power of compound interest
- Investing & Insurance
Professional Financial People will lead these group studies that will also include many free handouts to help you accomplish your financial goals. There is a $20 onetime cost for the book and workbook, I Was Broke Now I’m Not, by Joseph Sangl
Put on by The Hartland United Methodist Church and H&R Block of Hartland
A Financial Success Story and Class For You
A six week study at H&R Block of Hartland beginning Wednesday, January 8th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
We are passionate about helping people win with their money God’s way!
Based on the book by Joseph Sangl.
Helping people accomplish far more than they ever thought possible with their personal finances. The best chance for people to take the necessary steps to maximize their financial resources is to study and apply home financial management information together as a group.
Key Lessons Include:
- Develop a spending plan that actually works
- Strategies for eliminating debt
- The date they will become debt-free
- Amount of money needed for retirement
- The power of compound interest
- Investing & Insurance
Professional Financial People will lead these group studies that will also include many free handouts to help you accomplish your financial goals. There is a $20 onetime cost for the book and workbook, I Was Broke Now I’m Not, by Joseph Sangl