by lovelylane | Jan 2, 2025 | Bible Studies, Pastor Scott
“Bible Stories for Grown-Ups” by Josh Scott, will be the first book for Pastor Scott’s study groups this year. The morning group will meet on Zoom at 9:30 and the evening group will gather in the library at 6:00, starting on Wednesday, January 8. Books will be...
by lovelylane | Jan 2, 2025 | Pastor Scott
“I am about to do a new thing” – Isaiah 43:19 (NRSV) During the last Sunday of the year, December 29, I had the privilege to spend time with some of our young people during the “Children’s Time” in worship. I spoke to the children about the New Year...
by lovelylane | Dec 6, 2024 | Christmas/Advent, Pastor Scott
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” – Isaiah 9:2 (NRSV) Advent is meant to be a time of darkness, yet we move to the bright lights as soon as possible. If you drive through a favorite neighborhood, you will likely notice some remarkable light...
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...