What if we observed two Sundays in November that lifts up the importance of thanksgiving and praise as an important part of our Christian faith and discipleship? Traditionally, we focus on the holiday of Thanksgiving as a one-day event featuring a meal and family. It’s all good! But what if we practiced extending Thanksgiving and…
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Have you ever heard of the word: “re-upping?” The definition is: “re-enlist – to renew an arrangement or covenant agreement or contract.” I came upon this word praying about a “re-launch” for myself several months ago when I proactively agreed to return to parish ministry here at the Mingo United Methodist Church! I appreciated the…
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In the August newsletter, in the sermons and in worship throughout the month, we have been talking about “What does God expect from us?” “WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT FROM US?” ~ Especially if God is asking us to do something outside of our comfort zone? That is a question that our church and many churches…
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United Methodist Church like? What are they expecting from me?” These are all good questions, but the most important question is: WHAT IS GOD EXPECTING FROM US? I want to use that question as a basis of a sermon series in August. I invite you to a spiritual journey and discovery of God’s expectations for…
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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;…
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