Archive for October, 2007
Worship Wednesdays
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Music, worship on October 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Six Worldviews
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Ministry, Shepherding on October 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Pastor Rick Warren writes an interesting article on Six Worldviews You’re Competing Against. and the biblical cure for what ails us. They are: The one with the most toys wins I’ve got to think of me first Do what feels good. What every works for you. God doesn’t exist You are your own God. I [...]
Monday Night Bowling
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Monday Night Bowling on October 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I got to the bowling alley tonight and yes the pro shop was open. I got a chance to see my new ball and get it drilled properly before rolling a few practice throws with the ball I have been borrowing for two years. As we finished up practice the pro brought me my new [...]
Random Thoughts
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Random Thoughts on October 15, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I realized after I posted my blog yesterday, that some might think I was whining. I probably was a little. After all I try to keep things positive, but if your in the ministry at all you will know there are times that try the best of us and yesterday was one of those days. [...]
Sunday Night Thoughts
Posted in Sunday Thoughts on October 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
To put it mildly, today was an interesting day. I really can’t say I’ve had a day like it before in the ministry. Even trying to put the words down is difficult. Today’s sermon was a work in progress. That is, even as I stepped in to the pulpit, it didn’t feel finished. I had [...]
Worship Boxscore
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Worship Recap on October 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
October 14, 200720th Sunday after Pentecost WelcomeCall to Worship – Psalm 66Songs of Worship – Lord, I Lift Your Name on High (Founds), Forever (Tomlin), Shout to the Lord (Zschech)InvocationSong of Worship—Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (Smith/Welsh Hymn Tune)Ministry Through MusicWorship through PrayerWorship through GivingSong of Worship—A Christian Home (Hart/Sibelius)Worship through the Word Wesleyans Believe [...]
Wesleyans Believe in the Sanctity of Marriage
Posted in Can You Give Your Life for the Cause, Marriage on October 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Today, we press on in our series, “Can You Give Your Life for the Cause?” Remember that we are looking at what it means to be a Wesleyan and to build God’s Kingdom in the 21st Century. You’ll remember that a few weeks ago, I told you to pray for me as we entered this [...]
Weekly Lectionary Readings
Posted in Lectionary, tagged Ordinary Time on October 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Proper 23 October 14, 2007 Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7Psalm 66:1-12II Timothy 2:8-15Luke 17:11-19 Some of these are familar passages. In Jeremiah, the prophet is writing to the people saying — you are going to be hear awhile — it’s time to make the most of it. Go and ahead and marry and have children, because God [...]
A Day in the Life of Mom in 2 and 1/2 Minutes
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged mom on October 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
While it’s not Mother’s Day, I’m sure mom’s everywhere can appreciate this. It was sent to us by a good friend of ours. Here’s to you, mom!
Ministry Leadership Team
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Ministry Leadership Team, Mission on October 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Last night our Ministry Leadership Team got together for its monthly meeting. While it still is offically the Local Board of Administration, I believe the name better reflects what we do. Yes, administration is part of the job we do and there are the usual reports (pastor, secretary, treasurer) but there is the greater job [...]

