by cbaker | Sep 20, 2022 | Pastor's Pondering
In sermons this month, we have been looking at our Methodist heritage and some ways that it still has meaning for people today. This seems like an opportune time to inform you about some plans for next summer. I am excited to host a tour to...
by cbaker | Sep 13, 2022 | Pastor's Pondering
A couple of weeks back, the Gospel lesson read in the worship service had to do with Jesus at a dinner party (Luke 14:714). Especially Luke’s telling of the life of Jesus, Jesus was regularly sitting down to eat. In this particular passage, he was the guest in the...
by cbaker | Sep 6, 2022 | Pastor's Pondering
During the month of September, we are looking at the theological roots of United Methodists through a series of sermons on Sunday mornings. I thought I would use these “pastor ponderings” to share more about our theological heritage. On Sunday mornings in...
by cbaker | Aug 23, 2022 | Pastor's Pondering
A month ago, I got to visit the land of Norway. As some of you know, my grandparents on my father’s side were both from the southwestern part of Norway. They both came to the U.S. in their early 20’s. They met and raised a family in Brooklyn, New York. A highlight of...
by cbaker | Aug 16, 2022 | Pastor's Pondering
According to Google, searches for prayer were at an all-time high during the height of the pandemic. People were looking for ways way to cope amidst the fear and uncertainty. Now that COVID continues to recede we still may wish to find ways to cultivate a deep...
by cbaker | Aug 9, 2022 | Pastor's Pondering
For six years, Christy Mossburg has served as the Director of Christian Education here at Calvary United Methodist Church. This was her second time serving in this position. She guided our children’s ministry and lead small group studies for adults. She organized and...
