A Moment with Youth
I really missed seeing our younger friends at A Moment with Youth this past Sunday. I debated back and forth about having it and even had an idea brewing in my head, but finally decided against it as I was unsure of what the parents and congregation in general were accustomed to. I missed seeing those young faces! Going forward I will be prepared to have a Moment with Youth in the Sunday service to focus on our children, God's precious ones. I know a worship service may not b
Did You Remember Your Homework?
Dear Friends, I am extremely pleased to be your Interim Pastor. I sincerely believe that God has led me here for this time and I am eager to be your shepherd and to serve this congregation. Spring Creek Church has a proud history first, as a Congregational Church, and now as a partner in the United Church of Christ. You, your family, are important to our worship, our fellowship and our mission. When you are not here you are missed! For those who were able to share in worship
Blessings Given and Blessings Received
As I shared in my message last week, it is a blessing to not only receive blessings, but also to give them. I have been able to offer blessings for this community of faith for two years. Yesterday's service and reception blessed me beyond my wildest imagination! After hearing the gracious words from Jerry Brickey and Rev. Kathy Lawes and reading and hearing your words of blessing to me, I wanted someone to introduce me to this person everyone was offering praises! Thank you s
May peace be within you
When we have peace, we are truly blessed. I read a story recently about BlessU-2, a robotic priest, who offers blessings when activated by a tap on its touch screen chest. A weary pilgrim can even stipulate which language — as long as it is German, English, French, Spanish or Polish. When the blessing is offered, BlessU-2 raises its robot arms and pronounces a blessing. Really? Really. I just can't wrap my head around that yet. Maybe someday I will be blessed by a BlessU-2 ro
Where Do We Go From Here?
"Where do we go? Where do we go? Where do we go from here?" These words come from a song of the same name by the musical group, Chicago. It could also be the words of a congregation and an interim pastor as a ministry comes to an end. It is easy for any of us to ask those words as my two year ministry here during your transition "winds down." Books are being packed. Pictures and mementos are soon to be boxed up. My guitar and amp will soon be removed. Soon, the pastor's offic
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