Thinking of Things to Say – The Fount Account

How many times has this happened to you? You have a discussion (or even an argument), and in the midst of it you can’t really think of anything significant to say. You’re taken off guard, and while engaged with the other person(s), you just can’t come up with the salient...

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What is Deconstruction? – The Fount Account

You may have heard of people “deconstructing” their Christian faith and wondered what it was. Perhaps a son or daughter, or a grandchild has announced that they are deconstructing their faith or have already done it. What does that mean? Essentially, “deconstruction” in the context of one’s faith means that...

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Taking Care of Business – The Fount Account

Next week, Cyndy’s and my family will be taking care of an important element of life: saying “goodbye” to a loved one. We humans need closure, and we need to properly and ritually say “goodbye” to someone we love who has died. Three years ago, Cyndy’s brother, Don Brainerd, died...

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Retirement – The Fount Account

It is my intention to retire from active ministry this coming June 30, 2024. Wow! I can’t believe I just wrote that! And yet, there it is. I’m going to retire in six months, the Lord willing and the creek don’t rise! We’ve been through a lot in the past...

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Pastor Paul Park Joins The Fount Staff

The Church Council of The Fount is pleased to announce that Pastor Paul Park, the pastor of Free Life Community Church, is joining The Fount staff as Assistant Pastor! Pastor Paul joins us to help in the transition as Pastor Glen moves toward retirement later this year. He brings a...

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Keeping On – The Fount Account

Last week was a really busy week with a lot of press coverage of our disaffiliation plight and follow-up contacts. This week, I’m hoping things will quiet down somewhat. It is good to have publicity and perhaps add some pressure to our annual conference to negotiate an exit route that...

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You’re Invited!

Pastor Glen, Cyndy and Nathan Haworth invite you to their home, a.k.a. “The Parsonage”, for a Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 11th. It is a drop in gathering, so come any time between 3pm and 7pm. Enjoy holiday treats and warm fellowship. Don’t bring anything! This is the Haworth’s...

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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...

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A Call to Fast and Pray

Yesterday, during worship, I called on The Fount family to fast and pray as we make our exodus journey. Prayer is essential, and fasting helps to accentuate our prayers and deepen our experience of God’s presence. As a congregation that believes in prayer, we need to practice prayer consistently and...

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