by cbaker | Aug 11, 2020 | Pastor's Pondering
As we move through August and look to the fall ahead, this is a good time to be in prayer. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer…. For those facing evictions because they have no funds to pay rent. For those who have lost employment and may not have a job to return...
by cbaker | Aug 4, 2020 | Pastor's Pondering
Rev. Steve has decided to use this space over the next three weeks to share insights and thoughts from various sources in the wider United Methodist Church. This week some ideas are shared with us from UMCOR) “Then Jesus answered her, ‘Woman, great is your faith! Let...
by cbaker | Jul 29, 2020 | Pastor's Pondering
(Rev. Steve has decided to use this space over the next few weeks to share insights and thoughts from various sources in the wider United Methodist Church. This week some ideas are shared with us from The General Commission on Religion and Race) A Moment for Mission...
by cbaker | Jun 16, 2020 | Pastor's Pondering
I been riding my bike several days a week. We’ve had some beautiful weather and Frederick County has wonderful country roads for biking. We’ve had a chance to enjoy eating outside on our deck several times and we’ve watched the sun set. Wanda and I visited a friend...
by cbaker | Jun 10, 2020 | Pastor's Pondering
5 When Jesus[a] saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for...
by cbaker | Jun 2, 2020 | Pastor's Pondering
Bishop Bruce R. Ough issued the following statement May 31, 2020, amid protests and violence happening in Minneapolis six days after the death of George Floyd. Bishop Ough is the Resident Bishop of the Dakotas-Minnesota Area. Dr. Martin Luther King astutely observed...
