‘A Message from the Lord,’ or blessing of the bags
When my children were little we enjoyed watching “Veggie Tales” a series of cartoons with wonderful music and inspiring stories based on the scriptures. Truth be told I still enjoy...
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Christmas pageants and cantatas
I love Christmas pageants; children dressed as Mary & Joseph, adults reading the lessons and the congregation singing the carols. I know I am not alone in this Christmas pleasure,...
The mission statement of the United Methodist Church is to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”Jesus as PriestAs priest Jesus brings forgiveness. “All will fall...
Sharing a vision of church: practical piety
Have you ever heard the accusation, “Some people are so heavenly minded they are no earthly good?” How does that resonate with the picture in your head as you think...
A growing rift in the Methodist fold
Will the United Methodist Church Break Up?The United Methodist Church is in a time of transition, and some are predicting the denomination may schism. What is at the cause of...
What is Pentecost Sunday?
The word Pentecost means “50th Day.” The original expression came from Greek speaking Jews and can be found in Leviticus 23:16 which directs the faithful to count 50 days from...
UMC youth choir presents ‘Treasure Island’
Come out and support our local Youth Choir performing the high energy, upbeat musical “Treasure Island.” The show starts out as five students travel to Treasure Island thinking they will...
Each person has a different story
Often when people think of homelessness they have images of homeless encampments behind stores and poverty stricken men and women with signs on street corners asking for help. While these...
The story we need to know
Every November “First Thanksgiving” experts come out of the wood work; articles appear in newspapers and magazines. Even segments on the evening news will retell the national myth surrounding “The...
Does the Bible allow women to preach?
I can hardly fathom that still in 2016 this question remains unanswered for many Americans. Still, on Thursday, November 10th, 2016, I arrived at the Middletown United Methodist Church to...
