A note from Pastor Travis 5/9/24
We are still in the early part of May, but today we are going to look ahead to June. There are some important things happening that we want to share with you, so that you can put them on your …
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A note from Pastor Travis 4/18/24
The two United Methodist churches in Ruston, Louisiana have both disaffiliated and have joined the Global Methodist Church. However, a group of members (now former members) from these two congregations who were displeased with this situation have started working with …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/28/24
Today we find ourselves in the heart of Holy Week. The events that unfold over the next few days are at the heart of our tradition and our faith. We worship a risen Christ and a liberating Gospel. We believe …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/21/24
The celebration of Jesus coming into Jerusalem stands in contrast to the events of the week ahead. Palm Sunday helps us imagine victory, but we get a cross — perhaps that is because we, much like the disciples, haven’t really …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/7/24
This Sunday is the 4th Sunday of Lent. We are halfway through our Lenten journey. This Sunday is known as Laetare Sunday. It is a day of joy because now that we are halfway through Lent, we can begin to see …
A note from Pastor Travis 2/15/24
Growing up, I was blessed with the opportunity to attend church camp. I went to summer camp, and I attended winter retreats each January. They are some of the best memories of my life. I met some wonderful people, many …
A note from Pastor Travis 2/8/24
Sandra and I walk 3 miles every morning. That is, we did until mid-December. We got busy. The weather got lousy. I got lazy. The walking stopped. We decided that it was time to start walking again about two weeks ago. We laced up our tennis …
A Note from Pastor Travis 2/1/24
You make a difference. You make a difference in the people around you and in the world. This church makes a difference. It makes a difference in our lives, in the people around us, and in the world. The things that you do …
A note from Pastor Travis 1/26/24
Last Sunday was wonderful. We had a great service followed by a fabulous meal celebrating Haitian Independence Day, enjoying fellowship, and strengthening our relationship with our partners in ministry, Haiti Global Youth Partnership. Most importantly, we raised money for our …
A note from Pastor Travis 1/18/24
Earlier this week, I went onto a website to get tickets for an annual event that Sandra and I love. As I logged on, I was excited. I had been on the lookout for when the tickets would go on …