by cbaker | Mar 10, 2021 | Midweek Hymn Devotional, Updates
MID-WEEK DEVOTIONAL and Hymn Reflection March 10, 2021 INVOCATION and READING Into my heart, into my heart, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus; Come in today, come in to stay; Come into my heart, Lord Jesus. (Harry Clarke, “Into My Heart” TFWS #2160) Romans 5: 5-8...
by cbaker | Mar 9, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
What’s it going to look like? We are marking a year since the pandemic hit us here in Frederick. Things continue to change week to week. More people are getting vaccinated and more vaccines are in the pipeline. The CDC has offered guidelines for those who have been...
by cbaker | Mar 3, 2021 | Midweek Hymn Devotional
INVITATION and READING “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11: 28) James 4:7-10 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your...
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 | Mar 1, 2021 | Newsletters, Updates
March 2021
by cbaker | Feb 24, 2021 | Midweek Hymn Devotional
INVOCATION and READINGS I want Jesus to walk with me; I want Jesus to walk with me; all along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. African-American Spiritual Hebrews 4: 14-16 Jesus the Great High Priest 14 Since, then, we have a great high...
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 | Midweek Hymn Devotional
Ash Wednesday INVITATION and READINGS Come all that seek Him. You are welcome, for God is seeking you. Psalm 51: 10-17 10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit...
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 10, 2021 | Midweek Hymn Devotional
INVITATION and PSALM Come, seek the Lord. Seek His path and He will light it for you. Psalm 5 – For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David. 1 Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament. 2 Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray....
