by cbaker | Jan 21, 2025 | Pastor's Pondering
Well, we got more snow on Sunday. Even though it interrupts our usual routine, it is beautiful see it covering the trees and blanketing the yards. It gives up a new perspective on what what’s around us. In case you missed it, I shared some news at the end of the...
by cbaker | Jan 14, 2025 | Pastor's Pondering
The General Conference of the United Methodist Church met in the Spring of 2024, and many significant decisions were made. Up until this time, the official position of the denomination was that the practice of homosexuality was “incompatible with Christian teaching.” ...
by cbaker | Jan 7, 2025 | Pastor's Pondering
I hope you are enjoying the snow. It is rather beautiful to see. The Bible study group that meets on Tuesday mornings will start a new study next week on the Book of Psalms. I thought I would share a bit about the Book here as well. Most of the Bible is...
by cbaker | Dec 30, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
Christmas is always such a busy and wondrous time. It is great to see so many people take part in the worship services and the candlelight tour of churches. On Christmas Eve, I was so grateful for the music offered by Joyce Summers, Ann Thompson and Karen Gebhart as...
by cbaker | Dec 10, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
I recently found myself sitting in one of the pews in the sanctuary. I noticed that the cover on the Bible in the pew rack was a bit torn. I pulled it out and saw that the pages were faded and difficult to read. That particular Bible was printed in 1972, and a little...
