Lent helps us fix our thoughts on Jesus As the calendar moves toward Easter each year, our minds automatically focus again on Jesus. We cannot help but think more about his life, his last days, his untimely death and his resurrection. This is even truer this year with the popularity of the new film, “Son…
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Encouraging word from our bishop on supporting UMCOR
I received a message from Bishop McLee with a link to a video. It contains a word of encouragement from the bishop and info about how UMCOR is supported. I found it definitely worth watching. http://goo.gl/VrsYXT
About Ash Wednesday
Some of you have been asking me for more info about Ash Wednesday. As I was researching, I ran across this web articled by former pastor, Mark D. Roberts. It is excellent and worth passing on. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/markdroberts/series/ash-wednesday-practice-and-meaning/ I also found an excellent shorter article with more historical details by a Lutheran writer, Richard P. Bucher http://www.orlutheran.com/html/ash.html…
A devotional to encourage us to help others in need
UMCOR has provided a 40 day devotional online to coincide with the Lenten offering for disaster relief through UMCOR. I recommend it. It is a great follow-up to our February series of messages on using our resources in godly ways too. http://www.umcgiving.org/atf/cf/%7ba5da7032-3d61-4af7-88b9-96b0e1145ff4%7d/OGHS_DEVOTIONAL_EBOOK_2-10-14.PDF?j=95096&e=lgomi@nyac.com&l=460_HTML&u=2715132&mid=6206185&jb=19
It was a scream
Winter Picnic a success A week ago last night, our church hosted a winter picnic. We turned the heat up in the fellowship hall so folks could dress in summer clothes if they wanted and had a great time. We ate great fourth-of July food—hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, etc. plus desserts. Somebody brought mango…
UM Response to a Hurting World
A website that illustrates the UM response to a hurting world. This morning in the message, I talked about how we respond as Christians to the brokenness of our world with prayer, compassionate action, and proclamation of the Good News. This afternoon, Caroline sent me a link to an interactive map of the “mission” work of the United…
Pastor Jones leads prayer of dedication for East Granby Fire Department’s New Tanker
Saturday at 1 PM marked the culmination of several years of vision and planning by Fire Chief Don Lessin and the firefighters of the East Granby Fire Department. At a well-attended “wetting down” and dedication ceremony at the East Granby fire hall, they officially put into service their new Tanker #4. Bringing words of greeting…
February message series to give practical life coaching
Most of the time we just go from week to week somehow just getting from hectic Monday to Friday, crashing for the weekend, and starting all over on Monday. We don’t take time to think about bigger questions. What really are the most important things? What could I do to have a more peaceful life? Why do I…
Sermon Series update
Pastor Kelvin had an inspiration and decided to add a sermon to the current series. The new schedule is reflected in the following table. God’s Word Is Our Lamp Date Message title Scripture Passage Hymns & readings Jan 5 Communion The Structure of Our Bible 2 Timothy 3:10-17; Luke 24:44 Break Thou the Bread of…
Council approved donations to fuel banks
Council approves donations to fuel banks The monthly meeting of the Church Council was held in Copper Hill’s Fellowship Hall on the evening of January 7. There were ten in attendance, including Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne. One of the more important items discussed was our community charity donations. We will be sending checks to the…