by lovelylane | Apr 6, 2022 | Iowa Annual Conference News, Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott, United Methodist News
As Holy Week and Easter approach, I realize that church life might look different next year. As some of you know, our denomination, The United Methodist Church, has been discerning its future for a long time. Our denomination goes back to the life and teachings of...
by lovelylane | Feb 3, 2022 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements
The idea of practicing self-love can be daunting. We’re constantly facing internal and external challenges, such as busy schedules that make pausing for self-love or self-care seem impossible. However, taking small steps each day or week to take care of and love...
by lovelylane | Feb 3, 2022 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
One word that has been on my mind, and probably all of our minds, is “Perseverance.” We have seen the need to persevere during the pandemic, derecho, economic uncertainty, and hiring challenges in the workplace. Perseverance is often defined as a continued...
by lovelylane | Oct 8, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements
New Children’s Book in the Church Library: “What Is GOD Like?” by Rachel Held Evans & Matthew Paul Turner From the publisher: “The late, beloved Rachel Held Evans answers a child’s first question about God in this gorgeous picture book, fully realized by her...
by lovelylane | Oct 8, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Kristina
I love this time of year. Fall is certainly one of my favorite seasons. I’m not particularly a fan of hot and humid weather. This crisp weather brings out our sweaters, blankets, and all things pumpkin. While shopping through Target, Walmart, Hy-Vee, etc., it isn’t...
by lovelylane | Oct 1, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
The Emmy Awards were recently on television. The awards are given out to individuals for their accomplishments in front of the camera and behind the camera on our popular television shows. Big winners this year included persons connected to shows like Ted Lasso, The...
