by pastoramelie | Jul 22, 2026 | Blog
This morning we turn to Deb Clewell’s favorite scripture, the 23rd Psalm. This short chapter of the Bible is probably the most memorized portion of scripture – even people who are not devout know it. This Psalm is believed to be written by King David – in his...
by pastoramelie | Jul 14, 2026 | Blog
It is difficult being a minister’s child – a “Pastor’s Kid.” Pastors kids are depicted on tv and in movies as either being goody-two-shoes or rebels. Pastor’s kids are often pressured to set a good-example to other children in their parent’s churches…the whole family...
by pastoramelie | Jul 10, 2026 | Blog
This summer, our worship services are focused on our members and friends’ favorite scripture passages. Today, we focus on the favorite scripture of the oldest member of our congregation: John Becker Senior. It is not every congregation that can boast we have a...
by pastoramelie | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog
This morning, we are turning to a familiar scriptural passage, the first twelve verses of the book of John. This is a passage we hear twice a year in worship – on Christmas Eve and on Maundy Thursday. These poetic and philosophical words summarize the mission of Jesus...
by pastoramelie | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog
This morning, we welcome Nan Burch as our first Pulpit Assistant in a long time. You are invited to also lead us as the pulpit assistant – people have asked for us to have different voices leading worship, and serving as the pulpit assistant is a way for you to help...
by pastoramelie | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog
This morning, we are turning to a passage that is part of the conversation Jesus had with his disciples at his last supper. Jesus knew he was about to be crucified, so he was sharing his final message with his followers, his final words of wisdom, his final...
by pastoramelie | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog
This Summer, we are going to focus on the favorite scriptural texts of our congregation each week in our worship services. I pray that through this process over the summer, we will get to know each other better….and we will also learn more about how we can serve our...
by pastoramelie | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog
Today is the first day when members of our church tell us about their favorite hymns — or one of their favorite hymns…. Everyone keeps telling me they are having trouble only identifying one hymn because there are so many we love. I apparently chose a hymn that Denni...
by pastoramelie | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog
A few months ago, during our Confirmation Sunday School class, Ned made a jokey statement to Crystal when we were learning about the parts of the worship service. He asked her where she thought we got the scripture readings from – the answer is the Narrative...
by pastoramelie | May 28, 2026 | Blog
This morning, in honor of Pentecost Sunday, we read the Pentecost story from the Acts of the Apostles. Today, we celebrate the birth of the Christian Church – when Jesus’ disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit of God and were able to assume leadership in the...
