Tag: prayer


21
Oct 2022
Making a Difference

  This month in worship we have focused on those small things that can make a big difference in our world. Gratitude. Perseverance. Humility. Prayer. Faith. These seemingly small things, in the hands of God, can transform your life and the lives of those around you. The same is true of your financial gifts, whether big or small. Our church makes a difference locally through our missional partnerships with ICS, TIHAN, Youth on Their Own, the Wesley Foundation (Frontera Wesley), Emerge!, Tucson Refugee Ministry, Nash Elementary School, and more. Our community of......

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Charting a Course

Charting a Course

Thank you for your responses to the questions from Ministry Architects! We had more than 150 people respond, from all walks of life. In addition, we have listening groups meeting in person this weekend,...


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Help for Ukraine

Help for Ukraine

As we watch the news from Ukraine, it’s easy to feel helpless and fearful. As in other times of social anxiety, our Methodist tradition has direction for us. The United Methodist Church speaks against...


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Sharing Life

Sharing Life

I spent two nights at Mingus Mountain United Methodist Camp this week. Like Pastor Sharon before me, I serve on the Board of Ordained Ministry. I believe it’s my fifth year? Time has escaped...


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Flaws

Flaws

We had rain Thursday night at our house. This isn’t actually a new thing – we have been enjoying rain quite often these last few weeks. But this one was different. The thunder, the...


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Cleaning Out

Cleaning Out

I’ve found the most interesting and heartwarming things as I’ve been cleaning out my office in preparation for retirement. Just as examples, I’ve found tiny notes from children, letters of support, newspaper articles, copies...


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Random Thoughts

Random Thoughts

“I thank my God every time I remember you …” (Philippians 1:3) Along with this prayer of thanksgiving for all of you from Philippians 1:3, this prayer is on my heart this morning: New...


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Beginnings

Beginnings

This Sunday, June 6, we begin with two worship services in the Sanctuary. For 8 a.m. worship you do not need to register. Registration for 10 a.m. for June 6 is closed; watch for...


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All Things

All Things

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 Really? All things? I can’t do all things. I can’t do a gymnastics routine or fly a helicopter or cure cancer or...


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