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...
Church Office Closed Wednesday In observation of Veterans Day, the church office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th. If you get a chance, be sure to thank a vet for their service.
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...
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...
In this season of social and political divisiveness, maintaining a sense of peace can be difficult, but it’s exactly when we need to find some peace the most. We often think of the verse “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10a) as a reminder to take time to...
Wow! What a surprise and a blessing to received from the congregation such a sweet card and generous gift for “Pastor’s Appreciation Month”! Cyndy and I are so grateful to you, our church family, not just for special recognitions like this, but for all the ways that you support and...
I don’t know about you, but with the pandemic, I buy a lot of things online nowadays! And many of my purchases go through Amazon. Some time ago, we signed the church up to receive charitable giving through Amazon Smile. How this works is that you designate The Fount as...
The Awakening Life Course is a four week journey of Scripture, prayer, conversation, and transformation; all centered around the awakening and disciple-making mission of Jesus Christ. Expect to be challenged, encouraged, equipped and empowered for the important season of faith ahead. The course will unfold over four weeks (Oct. 17-Nov....
We are in a very contentious time in our country: election time. Sometimes it feels like a war! With all of the rhetoric and vitriol, one is tempted to move to a mountain cabin away from all media, social or otherwise! But as followers of Jesus Christ, and citizens of...
“It doesn’t matter what you believe, as long as you believe something!” This is commonly affirmed today, and it is as wrong as it was when it escaped the lips of the serpent in the Garden! Of course it matters what you believe! There is Truth, and there is the...