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Dear FUMC Family and Friends, When the Israelites were taken into captivity to Babylon, they lost more than their freedom. They felt that they had lost their connection to God too. At that time, they believed that God’s earthly dwelling was …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, At our Tuesday morning Bible Study (it used to be Thursday mornings, but we have had to change the date during Covid) we have been talking about our family Christmas traditions. It has been fun to …
Dear FUMC family and friends, This Sunday we are reflecting on Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25. It is a very dramatic story. The Israelites have been wandering in the desert for 40 years. They were tired. Many who had started the journey, …
O God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home!” Isaac Watts, 1719 This well-known and well-loved hymn has been running through my thoughts since the beginning …
Dear church family and friends,There are a number of important things that are happening in the life of the church. I decided to dedicate my news article to highlighting several of them. In this article, I will offer “teasers” of …
Dear church family and friends, Traditionally, London has set aside 13 visual corridors around the city in which no building can be built that obstructs the view of St. Paul’s Cathedral, which is atop Ludgate Hill, the highest point in …
Dear church family and friends, Matthew is the first book in the New Testament, even though it was not the first New Testament book written. It wasn’t even the first Gospel written. Then why is it first? I mentioned one of …
Dear friends, “Be still and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10a Several years ago, we took a family vacation to Vermont in January. We knew it would be cold, but there are plenty of fun activities to do in the …
Dear friends, The Christmas season is upon us! What a wonderful time of year. I love the lights, trees, and music. I enjoy the excitement and anticipation of our children as Christmas gets closer and closer. Perhaps, the best part …
Dear friends, The country, indeed, the world, is facing some very difficult times. There is uncertainty. There is fear. It is hard to think about Thanksgiving when there is so much chaos facing our nation. It is difficult to have …