From Palms to the Passion
So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord— the King of Israel!” John...
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Sometimes We Miss the Obvious
"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." ...
University is Growing
News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. Acts...
Exciting News From the Day School
Hi Friends, Have you heard? The Day School is excited to be offering extended hours next school year! For the 2019-2020 school year, early care will begin at 7:30am and extended care will be offered until 5:30pm. This wraparound care can be added to our already existing 8:30am–2:30pm...
Connecting From Miles Away
For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. Matthew 18:20 When my turn came up again to write the weekly blog I knew immediately what I wanted to share with my church family, University’s live stream. It may...
Letter From Pastor Ben– United Methodist General Conference
May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17 Dear Friends, Perhaps fittingly, I write this to you, my beloved church, on a plane from St Louis bouncing through...
A Great Work to Be Done
Hey Fam, This may come as a bit of a surprise to you, but I have always been a pretty social person. I’ve always had a big personality, been very outgoing and super extroverted (also very loud, I’m told). In elementary school, I once convinced 2 of my classmates to join me in...
Like Trees Planted by Water
But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.It does not fear when heat comes; its...
Creating a Caring Culture
Friends, At the recent Pastor’s Lunch, I had several conversations with folks who were considering joining the church. And, though each of them said it in different ways, they all said something like, “This church is so big, but it feels so warm." I think part of the reason that is...
A Family Obsession
So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. What a wretched man I...