I’m pretty sure that none of us are spending Christmas day the way we feel it is supposed to be. In many ways, it just doesn’t feel like Christmas and yet in other ways, the pressures to make plans (and change plans), shop, wrap, etc. are just as present as ever....

This was a wonderful event on Friday, December 18th! You can watch a recording of it here. Christina Smith led us, with help from Kevin Nguyen and others. Song sheets were provided, and folks brought their own chairs, flashlights, warm clothing and Christmas spirit! Hot beverages were be provided. Hope...

Once again, instead of sharing my thoughts about this Sunday’s verses, I am encouraging you to read them and consider what they imply about Mary’s character, especially if you consider the implications of possibly being an unwed mother in those times.  Thanks to those of you who shared your insights...

This week I’m not going to share my thoughts about Sunday’s verses. Instead, I encourage you to read the verses and consider what they imply about Joseph’s character, especially considering the time that this took place. I have some thoughts about this, but this time I would love to hear...

Thank You to All Who Participated! Karen Olson picked up and delivered our boxes to Samaritan’s Purse yesterday.  She sends her thanks to everyone and expressed her gratitude on behalf of herself and Samaritan’s Purse. We had four stacks of boxes in the office, totaling 29 boxes and there were also...

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...

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...

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...