by lovelylane | Nov 4, 2024 | Bible Studies, Pastor Scott
During the season of Advent, the Wednesday study groups will focus on the book, On the Way to Bethlehem, by Rob Fuquay. The study will examine the cities that were central to the birth of Jesus. These cities include Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem. The study...
by lovelylane | Nov 4, 2024 | Pastor Scott
“But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires . . .” – 1 Timothy 6:9 (NRSV) Some of our Wednesday study groups have been focusing on the life and teachings of John Wesley. Wesley was a Church of England...
by lovelylane | Oct 3, 2024 | Pastor Scott
“Then Peter began to speak to them: ‘I truly understand that God shows no partiality.'” – Acts 10:34 (NRSV) A couple of words I have become familiar with in recent years are “Christian Nationalism.” The words are often lifted up in the news...
by lovelylane | Sep 12, 2024 | Bible Studies, Pastor Scott
“We love because he first loved us”– 1 John 4:19 (NRSV) In August the 22nd World Methodist Council met in Gothenburg, Sweden. This gathering takes place every five years in different parts of the world. The council represents Methodists, Wesleyans, United and Uniting...
by lovelylane | Aug 1, 2024 | Pastor Scott
“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul” -Psalm 94:19 (NRSV) A few weeks ago Heather and I attended the Beach Boys concert at the McGrath Amphitheater with some friends. I know some of you saw the concert too. It was a great show and...
by lovelylane | Jul 11, 2024 | Lovely Lane News, Pastor Scott
Inspiration comes from the Bible. Inspiration comes in other ways too. A sports radio talk show host spoke words several years ago that I’ve taken to heart. The words are “Grind Often, Celebrate Rarely.” The radio host used those words to describe successful sports...