From Our Pastor

June 2021 When I think of summer fun many things come to my mind. We often think of summer as a time to kick-back and relax. Maybe we spend time at the beach or at the cabin. Some of us spend more time outdoors in the garden or just sitting on the porch. Summer brings … Read more

May 2021 Hello Friends, On page 352 of our United Methodist Church hymnal is the wonderful hymn titled It’s Me, It’s Me, O Lord (Standing in the Need of Prayer). The words to this hymn are not intended to negate others need of prayer but instead to focus on “me”. Each of the three verses … Read more

April 2021 How quirky, Maundy Thursday falling on April Fool’s Day! The disciples must have had moments of feeling foolish. Their teacher insists on washing their feet. Students were eager to serve their masters in this way, but Jesus is always reversing things, changing it up in ways that were unheard of. On April Fool’s … Read more

March 2021 Hello friends, Well here we are in March. March is not my favorite month because it seems too long and often so dirty. But none the less I am planning for spring and summer. Planning is important so we can be ready for what comes. Jesus often used parables to teach a lesson. … Read more

What is lent all about? “Lent is the season in which we ought to be surprised by joy. Our self-sacrifices serve no purpose unless, by laying aside this or that desire, we are able to focus on our heart’s deepest longing: unity with Christ. In him– in his suffering and death, his resurrection and triumph, … Read more