Yesterday, our son-in-law called to let me know our three-month-old granddaughter’s illness had become more involved, and he was taking her to her doctor for care. As the day progressed, her illness became more and more … Read More
Taking a Trip – Grace’s Weekly Devotional
“Taking A Trip” I have always loved to travel. It was especially fun when our children were growing up. We took a vacation every year together and traveled to a lot of places. They were … Read More
Message from Rev. Don
Do you ever have something coming up in your life, which causes you to be excited thinking of its arrival? I’m in that situation as I look forward to our worship series for advent. Our … Read More
Weekly Message from Rev. Don
For over twenty years, I have gone out and worked with churches embroiled in conflict. The issues folks have had with one another have varied with each church. Some people have been upset over changes the leadership … Read More
Weekly Message from Rev. Don Gotham
Are you a planner? Are you the type of person who maps out the flow of your days weeks in advance? I tend to be a planner. I try not to be rigid about the … Read More
The United Methodist Church and Halloween
Did you know that Halloween began as a church holiday, or holy day? Halloween (or All Hallows’ Eve) means “the evening of Hallows.” “Hallows” is simply an older English way of saying “saints” — so, … Read More
Weekly Devotional – “Control”
I’ve always been big on control. I liked to be in charge of what was happening at work and at home. I had learned control at an early age. When no one is in control … Read More
Weekly Devotional: “How do they know you are a Christian?”
This is a loose repeat of an old story: A woman was in a hurry and was speeding. She had cut someone off and had shaken her fists at others. Then she saw the flashing lights … Read More
The “Live a God-Pleasing Life!” Stewardship Program Is Here!!
This month we will be studying the series: “Live a God-Pleasing Life!” in our worship services. We will discuss faith as the foundation for stewardship, for it is only through faith that we can please God. We will … Read More
Weekly Devotional – “The Begets”
I have often wondered as I have grown older, if I have done what God wanted me to do. When I had polio and had been praying to die for some time; I heard a … Read More