by cbaker | Aug 11, 2021 | Midweek Hymn Devotional, Updates
INVOCATION and READING Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. Thou my best Thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. (UMH #451 st.1) John 12: 44-46 44 Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever...
by cbaker | Aug 10, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
SELF- CONTROL 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) The last of these qualities is SELF-CONTROL....
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...
by cbaker | Jul 20, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering, Updates
In Galatians 5:22, the Apostle Paul provides a list of qualities produced in the life of the community of persons 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 are evident...
by cbaker | Jul 14, 2021 | Midweek Hymn Devotional
INVOCATION and PSALM O Lord of redeeming grace, we come to you seeking harmony in all you have created. Let our reflection find new ways of reaching out to others as we work to share your love in all we say and do. Amen. Psalm 133 1 How good and pleasant it is...
by cbaker | Jul 13, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering, Updates
I am briefly pausing my series on the fruit of the spirit here this week in order to talk a bit about “Brave Space.” I was familiar with the idea of “safe space” which is an environment in which people are free to speak and listen without fear of discrimination,...
