Ready to Go Deeper?

You’ve been hearing about band meetings for some time. Band meetings were the early Methodist way of making disciples grow deeper in their walk with the Lord. Coupled with class meetings (our Life Groups), the band meeting was for those disciples who wanted to take the next steps into discipleship...

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Thoughtful Thursday: Veterans Day Contemplations

Endurance, Training & Willingness to Sacrifice Yesterday many people had a day off of work in honor of those who have served our nation in the armed forces. It made me pause to think about the sacrifices made by those who choose to serve and about the camaraderie there often is between...

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New Advent Study and Sermon Series

This Advent, beginning Sunday, November 29th, Pastor Glen invites you to participate in a study and sermon series based on J.D. Walt’s new Advent study, The Christian New Year. The study consists of daily devotional readings which are available in book form as well as through the Daily Text devotional...

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Thoughtful Thursday: Waiting…

Waiting… At the time that I wrote this we were still waiting to see who would win the presidential election. The waiting has been so anticlimactic compared to the campaigning that preceded it. If you’re like me, you just want to know who will win so we can finally put it all...

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Sunday Sermon Information (& Time Change Reminder)

Doctrine Matters: Scripture Sermon: Pastor Glen is back and will be continuing the sermon series “Doctrine Matters.”  Our doctrinal topic this week is “Scripture.” To access our live online service, click here at 10:30am. Music: Cyndy will be leading worship this this Sunday.  Her lineup includes Great is Thy Faithfulness, 10,00 Reasons & This I Believe. Pastor Glen...

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Thoughtful Thursday: Strong Words About Division

Strong Words About Division I personally find poor losers and gloating winners to be equally offensive (I’ve been both). They are prideful expressions that only cause further division. This week we have seen both of those expressed in regard to the appointment of Justice Amy Coney Barrett and I expect that we will...

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We Will Remember

This Sunday, November 1st, is All Saints Day. As is our tradition, we will be remembering those of our fellowship who have passed on from this life to the next since last All Saints Day. During the worship services, we will remember:  Grace Yamashiro, Vicki Mulak, Glima Beverley, and Curt...

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Reaching Uganda for Christ

Here’s some good news in these difficult times! Rev. Ayub Mugabi and the Grace of God UMC in Iganga, Uganda, has begun a local radio ministry to reach the region for Christ. Each Wednesday, Rev. Mugabi and some of his church leaders, share the Gospel and offer prayer for listeners who...

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