by cbaker | Mar 2, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
Last Sunday, Rev. Shannon Sullivan shared the news that she has been appointed to Trinity United Methodist Church starting July 1. It’s been an honor to work with Pastor Shannon since July 2017. This isn’t unexpected. Associate Pastors tend to move on to other...
by cbaker | Feb 23, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
Music has a richness and depth that makes the worship service stirring and meaningful. I like to sing, but I like to sing even more with other people. And I love to sing the words and music of songs that have fed people of faith over time. Until we get back to...
by cbaker | Feb 17, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering, Updates
Planning for the future Tomorrow will be the day when we are reminded of our mortality as we begin another season of Lent together. I hope you can participate in the virtual worship service (details below) and that you have received the mailing with items to help us...
by cbaker | Feb 9, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
In our ongoing series on the stained glass windows in the sanctuary, we’ve come to the window that shows Jesus feeding the multitude. This scene is found in all four gospels (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:31-44; Luke 9:12-17 and John 6:1-14). The day was getting on the...
by cbaker | Jan 26, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
Visiting the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center today showed that there have been 421,239 deaths in the United States from COVID-19. Around the world, the number of deaths is recorded as 2,143,198 and Frederick County Health Department reports 232 deaths. The...
by cbaker | Jan 19, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
On the day before the inauguration of a new president and vice president, I will pass on a prayer provided by our Bishop and the Baltimore Washington Cabinet. (This is found in the weekly e-connection for January 19) A weekly prayer for the Baltimore-Washington...
