Thanksgiving is around the corner. When Thanksgiving Day comes, we usually take time to make a list of blessings that we have received from God. Then we give thanks to God for our lives which are possible through His grace and love. How was your life in 2018? What do you want to write on …
Dear Sisters and Brothers, When John the Baptist was arrested, he had a question about Jesus. Was Jesus the Messiah? John sent his disciples to Jesus and they asked, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” (Luke 7:19) Why did John have that question? John was …
Taken from an article on the www umc.org site October was Pastor Appreciation Month. We all know that our Pastor leads a busy life with many responsibilities and pressures that come with that load. However, he is there for us! Here are 15 ways we can be there for him with prayer. Pray for … Continue reading
This November 11th will mark the 100 anniversary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in World War I. As a special remembrance of the 9 million military and 4 million civilians who lost their lives there is to be a national ringing of bells. On the date and time the Armistice was signed we … Continue reading
Hebrews 13:2 Don’t neglect to open your homes to guests, because by doing this some have been hosts to angels without knowing it. So Halloween may not be what we usually think it is. Maybe you have heard that it translates to All Hallows Eve. The definition of hallow is to make holy. This is … Continue reading
Centering Prayer is a receptive method of silent prayer that pre-pares us to receive the gift of con-templative prayer, prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than con-sciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a rela-tionship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. … Continue reading
Spiritual Book Club “Christ Beside Me, Christ Within Me” by Beth Richardson Many Christians long to sense God’s presence in their everyday lives but don’t know how. Inspired by the ancient form of prayer practiced by the Celtic people, Beth Richardson offers a multitude of short prayers—blessings—that embrace every aspect of daily life … Continue reading
SUNDAY OCTOBER THE 14TH AT 4:00 pm “All God’s creatures great and small” bring them for their annual blessing! Its as important as their vaccines! Continue reading
1. Who were Adam’s children? A. Cain and Abel B. Cain, Abel, and Seth C. Cain, Able, Seth, and other sons and daughters 2. Which son of Abraham’s name means “laughter”? A. Ishmael B. Isaac C. Esau 3. Does the UMC have an official translation of the Bible? A. Yes B. No 4. In … Continue reading
THE TURQUOISE TABLE: Finding Community and Connection In Your Own Front Yard THE TURQUOISE TABLE OF MPUMC In her book, Kristin Schell, tells her story of wanting to slow down and connect with … Continue reading
The Spiritual Book Club will resume its gatherings on September 13 at 1 pm. The first book of the new church year will be a book by Enuma Okoro entitled “The Reluctant Pilgrim: A Moody, Somewhat Self-indulgent Introvert’s Search of Spiritual Com-munity.” It certainly sounds like an intriguing title! Have a go at the book and … Continue reading
Based on a children’s story, the Mitten Tree Project in-volves an outreach to those in need of mittens and/or gloves, scarves and hats during the cold months of fall and winter. The was proposed by and is being spear-headed by Jean H. At our Sunday Worship on October 7th a reading of The Mitten Story … Continue reading
