by lovelylane | Jul 1, 2022 | Lovely Lane News, Pastor Kristina
As I work on this newsletter article for July, we are just five weeks away from the due date of our sweet baby girl. Some of you have asked if we’re ready, and my answer is always mostly, “No!” There is still artwork to be hung on the walls in the nursery, lamps to...
by lovelylane | Jul 1, 2022 | Lovely Lane News, Pastor Scott
Recent news stories have focused on rising inflation, the January 6th hearings, and the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade. These stories are all worth our careful focus and attention. These stories have further brought out the rising polarization that dominates...
by lovelylane | Jun 26, 2022 | News and Announcements, United Methodist News
The original version of the press release and a link to the United Methodist Council of Bishops can be found on the UMC Council of Bishops website. UMC Council of Bishop’s full statement on Roe v. Wade For Immediate Release June 25, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The...
by lovelylane | Jun 2, 2022 | Health and Wholeness
Summer is upon us, which means that we need to take a mental shift to warmer weather. This means that we must think about safety when being active outdoors. Here is a list of things to think about as you plan your summer vacations and are active outdoors (running,...
by lovelylane | Jun 2, 2022 | Pastor Scott
I recently finished reading the book, “Leonardo Da Vinci,” by Walter Isaacson. A church member loaned me the book. It was a great read. Isaacson is a super author and he specializes in books that focus on individuals from history. Another excellent book from...
by lovelylane | May 17, 2022 | Health and Wholeness
As a child I failed to see The woman right in front of me Gave all she could…her heart and soul, To teach me how to reach my goals. And as I grew, my vision blurred, Her words of wisdom were not heard. I knew it all, she’d hear me say, I couldn’t wait to move away....
by lovelylane | May 6, 2022 | Pastor Scott
In 1964, the musical group, The Temptations, gave us the classic song, My Girl. In the song, they sang, “I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day. When it’s cold outside I’ve got the month of May.” The Temptations are singing about the month of May in this musical piece...
by lovelylane | Apr 18, 2022 | Health and Wholeness, Lovely Lane News
Exercise in order to steward the earthly tent God has given you. Keeping our hearts and our bodies strong will enable us to keep going, even as we age. Just as God gives us money to use wisely, relationships to invest in diligently, and time to use efficiently, so he...
by lovelylane | Apr 7, 2022 | EASTER, Pastor Kristina
It’s hard to imagine that we’re already coming up to April, isn’t it? We’re just a few short days away from celebrating Easter Sunday together. I remember getting an Easter bonnet when I was growing up that matched my dress for the occasion. We’d get together with...
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...
