by cbaker | Oct 4, 2022 | Pastor's Pondering
This morning in the Tuesday Bible study, we looked at Luke 11:27 -28. A woman in the crowd listening to Jesus spoke up: “Happy is the mother who gave birth to you and nursed you.” But he said, “Happy rather are those who hear God’s word and put them into...
by cbaker | Sep 27, 2022 | Pastor's Pondering
I am always interested in reading and entering the worlds that can be found in books. I like to read what other people are reading. It’s a great way to learn different views of the world or learn new things. Here’s an update on what I’ve been reading recently: ...
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...
