by cbaker | Aug 4, 2021 | Midweek Hymn Devotional
INVOCATION and READINGS Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty; Hold me with thy powerful hand: Bread of heaven, bread of heaven Feed me till I want no more. Feed me till I want no more. UMH #127, st.1 ...
by cbaker | Aug 3, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
In his letter to the Galatians, the apostle Paul writes, “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control.” (5:22) What is “gentleness?” The Greek word Paul used here is...
by cbaker | Jul 27, 2021 | Midweek Hymn Devotional
‘By Our Love’ INVOCATION and SCRIPTURE We come as one body, O God of unity. We come to find your will for us, O God of love. Let us meditate with hearts and minds opened to finding new ways of coming together. Ephesians 4: 4-8 4 As a prisoner for the Lord,...
by cbaker | Jul 27, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
FAITHFULNESS In Galatians 5:22, the Apostle Paul provides a list of personal qualities produced in the life of those who follow Jesus Christ. He calls these the “fruit of the spirt.” When we are connected to God through faith in Jesus Christ, these qualities...
by cbaker | Jul 21, 2021 | Midweek Hymn Devotional
INVOCATION and SCRIPTURE Dear Lord, help me to take time to meditate on your Word and let it penetrate into my heart. Take away everything that hinders me while I spend quiet, quality time in Your word, and prepare myself in my walk with You. Amen. Geevetha Mary...
