“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Time to decorate the Sanctuary for Advent/Christmas, traditionally called “Hanging of the Greens”, referring to the green wreathes and garland (and don’t forget the tree!). We will gather at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 26th, to deck the hall with bows of...
Thanksgiving 2022
Dear Fount Family, As Thanksgiving once again rolls around, I want to take a few moments to reflect on the whole concept of gratitude. What is it? And why is it important? Gratitude, first and foremost, is a recognition that we are not alone in this world and we are...
Hymns, Modern Praise Music, and the Joining of the Organ and the Drum Set
Growing up in a church with a drum set on every stage, an amplifier bigger than a box of bibles, and a lead worship director who went on to star in The Voice, you would think I would be the biggest proponent of 95.9 The Fish, Bethel and Hillsong, and the myriad...
The Fount Account – New Bishops Elected
As some of you know, the Jurisdictional Conferences in the US met last week and elected and assigned bishops to serve in their various jurisdictions. Our bishop, Grant Hagiya, is retiring at the end of this calendar year, and we will have a new bishop on January 1st. Our new...
Autism Program: Harvest Hoedown!
This coming Saturday, November 12th, is our second event with Radiate Possibility, our autism ministry. It is the “Harvest Hoedown”, an outside (weather permitting) fun time with hay bales, pumpkins, games and more! It is for those 13 and older with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and their families. Our front...
Daylight Saving Time Ends
“Spring Forward; Fall Back” This is a phrase that may be eliminated from our usage in coming months if the US Congress passes a law to eliminate the twice-yearly ritual. But, for now, Daylight Saving Time will END this weekend, after you go to bed on Saturday night. That means,...
Moving Forward
If the effort to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church is successful, The Fount will face new challenges. Well, actually, The Fount will continue to face old challenges! Because it is not new and it is no surprise that The Fount needs to grow. As a congregation, we have been...
November WCA Prayer Guide
November: The Way to Christian Perfection By Kevin M. Watson John Wesley could remember a time before Methodism existed. He witnessed the beginnings of the Methodist movement, where the Holy Spirit moved in powerful, surprising, and at times, even indescribable ways. If at the end of his life, John...
Operation Christmas Child
It’s Shoebox time! To learn more about this wonderful ministry and for shoebox packing tips, go to Operation Christmas Child | Shoebox Outreach of Samaritan’s Purse (samaritanspurse.org) Grab a box this Sunday and be a part of sharing the love of Jesus with children accross the world! Return your shoebox...
After the Decision, What Now?
Last week, as was announced, The Fount voted to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church. What this means is that the membership of the church has begun the process to withdraw from the UMC. What makes this process difficult is what is known as the “trust clause”, which is a...