by lovelylane | Aug 5, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, Pastor Scott
In 1978 Brian Wren wrote the hymn, “This Is a Day of New Beginnings.” In the hymn we sing, “Christ is alive, and goes before us to show and share what love can do. This is a day of new beginnings; our God is making all things new.” Wren wrote...
by ScottM | Jun 1, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
Who inspires you? Who are the mentors in your life? For me, a list of mentors begins with Jesus Christ. In the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, Jesus models a way of life in which we go the extra mile and turn the other cheek. In Luke 19, Jesus shows love and...
by ScottM | May 1, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
In 1992, educators and leaders from various youth-related groups met in Aspen, Colorado to discuss character education and ways character could be emphasized in different environments. A final result of this time together was a statement lifting up essential values...
by lovelylane | Mar 5, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
A woman goes on a dream vacation, yet she can’t let go of a work matter that is getting the best of her. A man pays off some debt, but there is still a specific burden that needs attention. A couple resolves some family issues, but a particular situation remains....
by ScottM | Feb 8, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
Several years ago I attended a continuing education event at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Orlando, Florida. One of the highlights of the event was a presentation from the church’s lead pastor, the Rev. Bill Barnes, on “The Bible in Twelve Words.” I have...
by lovelylane | Jan 4, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
The religious landscape of our country continues to evolve. In Pew Research Surveys that took place in 2018 and 2019, 65% of American adults describe themselves as Christian, down 12% over the past decade. At the same time, the religiously unaffiliated (the “nones”)...
