“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…
God is at work in and through our church – the Mingo United Methodist Church. We are taking seriously “Go be the church!” And I want to lift it up because of my passion around it and for the people who are praying and supporting these efforts for Jesus Christ and His Kingdom come! Since…
Our Father never gets tired of blessing us – or hearing our praise. God longs for our gratitude (and so do we) – So where do we intentionally gather to express our gratitude? In October, we are going to do something about gratitude… and it involves you! It is part of our plan to grow.…
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…
I am so excited . . . so in love with my new grandson. Can you imagine – deprived of sleep (for one of the greatest reasons in my life) . . . and my son texts me: “He’s here, Father! Come quick! I am a grandfather again and I have been re-confirmed to my…
Summer, (especially July), is the time for putting life into a higher gear! Your “going” gets GOING! When I came to our church, I asked people what they wanted? They said: (1) A pastor that stays more than just one year, and (2) to grow as a church! I loved those two challenges that you…
Summer is just around the corner. Traditionally, people take a break from life while doing summer vacations and going away. However, in today’s world, families take vacations whenever they can find the time! Finding and enjoying family time can almost be like church to some young, busy families. They enjoy “sacred” time enjoying and strengthening…
There are lots of things on the schedule for MAY. I wanted to give you a quick preview of what will be happening… SERMON SERIES – God is Still Appearing – Well, Easter is nice, but like always, we move on! They call us “Easter People” but that is only good for the season. Are…
When someone asks me “what’s your favorite holiday?” it is often considered proper to say the correct answer which is – EASTER! But, I really do love EASTER. I love the smell of Easter lilies. The large trumpet shaped flower is inextricably connected with spring, but the smell is my favorite. I love that when…
Invite someone – GO invite disciples…and we will all make disciples during Lent! In two weeks, Lent begins and we will hold an Ash Wednesday Service at the Farrar United Methodist Church at 7 pm. We want you to mark your calendar and break away for the hour to begin the Easter season together! Ash…