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...
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...
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...
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...
Congratulations to Ted Smith! Ted Smith (Lay Leader of The Fount) has earned a Certification in Wesleyan Studies from the Wesley Lay Academy, which is a collaboration between Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., and the Richard and Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship. To receive the certification, students complete at least...
Are you familiar with the Nicene Creed and the Apostles’ Creed? Pastor Glen is in the middle of preaching a series of sermons about church doctrine; The set of beliefs that are the basis of the Christian church. Last Sunday he noted that many Christians don’t actually hold to these...
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...
As of this Sunday, our monthly Hymn Sing will be before our 9am service. We will gather on the lawn at 8:45am to sing our hymns. The time change will allow the staff more time to prepare for the online service, and will allow more flexibility for making in-person requests, if...
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....