Hereford News

For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Paula Copeland signed “Joy To The World.” Pastor Opdycke taught about Mary and Joseph. Luke 1:26-36 tells the story of Mary. Mary was a young Jewish girl who God chose to be the mother of Jesus. Matthew 1:18-25 tells about Joseph who God chose to be the earthly father of Jesus.

Pastor Opdycke told a little about the Jewish custom for marriage. First there was a one year engagement period during which the couple were not together. It was during this time that Mary became pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph could ha...