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Caregiving April 4
Read More: Caregiving April 4Please have a seat someplace safe before you continue to read what I have to say. Many of you will probably ask if I have gone off the deep end finally. Well, to be honest, I have heard that many times over the years from my wife and even colleagues. My children are aware of…
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Pastor Taylor April 1
Read More: Pastor Taylor April 1Hello Grace UMC! Holy week is upon us, and we find ourselves at the midpoint between the shouts of “Hosanna!” from last Sunday and the shouts of “Crucify Him!” that will be sent from the crowds on Friday. Much of the gospel narratives have Jesus cleansing the temple and flipping tables, teaching and having his…
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Caregiving March 26
Read More: Caregiving March 26I’m hoping that God’s cold weather here, or for any of you from coast to coast, realizes that God uses the cold to freeze our sins, or maybe it’s to get your attention. Now with Spring definitely making her presence known, we are reminded that soon our Savior will be crucified for those sins, and…
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Pastor Taylor March, 18
Read More: Pastor Taylor March, 18Hello Grace UMC! I’ve always been fascinated by the willingness of the disciples to drop their nets, leave their boats, and just follow Jesus, not knowing what was next. It’s the same kind of faith that we see when Abram picks up his life and goes without knowing the destination. We also see it when…
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Caregiving March 14
Read More: Caregiving March 14I felt guilty being so short in my writing with you on the last email. There are a couple of things that have come up, and one that is needed immediately. See if you can guess which one needs immediate attention. I’m sorry, but couldn’t pass it by . The other is a class that…
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Pastor Taylor March 11
Read More: Pastor Taylor March 11Hello Grace! We are halfway through Lent. As John Wesley would encourage folks to ask one another, “How is it with your soul?” When we engage with the work of self-examination, after getting past the surface level, things can get messy. Whether we uncover parts of ourselves we’ve forgotten or have intentionally buried away, it…
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Caregiving March 10
Read More: Caregiving March 10Well, the calendar says that spring is still two weeks away, but I proclaim that with Daylight Savings time, this is the official start to spring. The geese are back, the snow is almost gone, and those winter blues are in the rearview mirror. After talks with some caregivers, and my own self-talk, I’m…
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Pastor Taylor March 4
Read More: Pastor Taylor March 4Due to an error on my part, Elloise’s article did not appear in the monthly newsletter. Have no fear, you get it here! Hello from Grace Youth! February has been an exciting month for the youth. Our annual sub fundraiser was a huge success! We were able to raise over $1,500 for the youth! Again,…