Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Nov.1
Good Words from the Word Part 6
We can all use some encouragement. Why not open our hearts and minds to the One we call the Word, the embodiment of Divine wisdom and life?
My heart aches for Peter when he denies he knows Jesus. My heart aches because I can relate. How about you?
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Oct. 18
Good Words from the Word Part 5
We can all use some encouragement. Why not open our hearts and minds to the One we call the Word, the embodiment of Divine wisdom and life?
Jesus spoke some very surprising words just before his death, words like these: I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete (John 15:11).
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Oct. 25
Dear Beloved,
How are you as we move towards the end of October and the beginning of November? Are there any ways that I can be praying with you or of encouragement? How are the transition in seasons and color changes going for you? It seems like some love the cooler weather. Some are impartial.
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Oct. 11
Dear Beloved,
The week before last I had two special opportunities for which I am thanking God and want to share with you.
First, we had a prayer time in the chapel between worship services to prepare for Orange Shirt Day.
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Oct. 4
Good Words from the Word Part 4
We can all use some encouragement. Why not open our hearts and minds to the One we call the Word, the embodiment of Divine wisdom and life?
Do you ever feel like you are not making a difference?
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Sep. 27
Dear Beloved,
So many special opportunities for remembering, honoring, giving thanks, learning, and celebrating in the fall. What is your favorite? I have so many favorites now because the more I learn (and the more years I journey), the more there is to remember and give thanks for - the more that I know that I don’t know -
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Sep. 20
Good Words from the Word Part 3
We can all use some encouragement. Why not open our hearts and minds to the One we call the Word, the embodiment of Divine wisdom and life?
Do you ever feel that you don’t quite fit in, that you don’t belong?
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Sep. 13
Dear Beloved,
As we move towards fall, I continue to give thanks for all the ways you share the love of Jesus. I continue to be grateful for your prayers and generosity of time, gifts, and resources offered for the Disability Justice Fair and the Accessibility Camp
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Sep. 6
We can all use some encouragement. Why not open our hearts and minds to the One we call the Word, the embodiment of Divine wisdom and life?
After his baptism, Jesus began his ministry with an announcement of repentance (Mark 1:14-15). Repentance is much more than feeling remorse
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, August 30
Dear Beloved,
I am so very grateful for each of you!!! It brings me great joy to be part of your community of faith seeking to follow and love in the ways of Jesus. This summer I have been grateful for Pastor Marc’s pastor’s notes in these e-news messages about rest. I am looking forward to his new series on encouragement from the words of the Bible.
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, August 23
Good Words from the Word - Part 1
We can all use some encouragement. Why not open our hearts and minds to the One we call the Word, the embodiment of Divine wisdom and life?
From start to finish Jesus offered a word of love.
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, August 16
Dear Beloved,
I am appreciating Pastor Marc’s summer pastor’s notes in enews about rest. This summer I’m very grateful for the beautiful grown and baby deer who share the land we live upon.
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, August 9
I could use some rest. How about you?
Did you realize that exhaustion might be a symptom of arrogance? We can imagine that things will not run smoothly without us. Sometimes this is called a “messiah complex”, a sense of self-importance that can lead us to a costly falsehood—we are the lynchpin to our family, work, church, and community. We never stop because we think it might come tumbling down without us.
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, July 26
I could use some rest. How about you?
Do you realize that saying “yes” to rest, likely means saying “no” to something else?
In the morning, while it was still very dark, Jesus got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed.
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, July 19
Dear Beloved,
My heart, mind, body, and spirit are overflowing with gratitude. Thank you for your prayers and generous donations to make the first accessibility camp hosted by Friedens United Church of Christ fun, safe, and meaningful for kids, teens, and adults.
At least 38 people participated in this experience, and it would be impossible to count how many people from near and far were donating supplies.
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, July 12
I could use some rest. How about you?
Are you remembering to listen to your body?
For it was you, O God, who formed my inward parts;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139: 13-14)
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, July 5
Dear Beloved,
How is your summer going? You are in my prayers as we explore the names of God together in worship. Are there any names of God that you have connected with in a new or different way? As I write to you, I’m reflecting on the text from Sunday - Psalm 23. I would invite you to spend time in this text in a way that might be familiar or completely different to you.
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, June 28
I could use some rest. How about you?
Do you remember that spiritual practice is an important way to rest?
All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need.
Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, June 21
Dear Beloved,
How are you experiencing the hope and joy God offers this summer? I find hope and joy in hearing all the ways you share the love of Jesus and in worship, study, and service with you! Thank you!