December Newsletter 2019
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Joy— Rediscovering the Joy of Christmas
“There it is! You have let me experience the joys of life and the exquisite pleasures of true joy!” (Psalm 16:11 – paraphrased) Recently, a group of kids were asked: How would you define JOY? They responded: “When you are feeling happy.” I was really caught by this answer. It reminded me of a time…
“quo•tid•i•an”
The ordinary…the day-to-day routine of September is nearly upon us. All the activity, travel and fairs of the summer have gone. Now the ordinary returns . . . Did you fill each of those moments with family and friends and with “memory-making” moments? Did those moments this summer add to your life rather than take…
September Newsletter 2019
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Welcome Pastor Dicks
Raised in Albia, IA, Rev. Philip Dicks received his Masters of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary with post-graduate work at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Illif School of Theology and St. Paul School of Theology. Rev. Phil has served as a pastor for 6 churches in Iowa: Sioux City Trimble UMC; Davenport Grace UMC;…
July Newsletter 2018
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June Newsletter 2018
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If God created everything, who created God?
For my last three Sundays, I will look at some of my favorite scriptures as a means to share the core of my faith. In this article, I will share core scriptures with some introductory comments on their importance. The first scripture that holds significance for me is the pronouncement of God’s name in Exodus…
Love the Lord your God with all your strength
Love the Lord your God with all your strength concludes the four ways we are told to love God and our neighbor. Strength does include the three means of loving already discussed. One will use the full strength of heart, soul and mind, but more. The more that has not yet been included is the…
May Newsletter 2018
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