My Word of the Year for 2022… For the last several years I have chosen a word of the year rather than set a lot of New Year Resolutions. I like to set goals but find that my long term goals, too often shift to unimportant somewhere around February. Maybe I didn’t set SMART goals … Read more
What a perfect time to host a Fabulous Fall Giveaway! I just love this time of year when it starts to cool off and plans start materializing for all the Fall Festivities. Some of my favorite actives are: cookouts & games with family (volleyball, cornhole, and the occasional softball game), bonfires, car shows, and of … Read more
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up. ~Ephesians 4:11-12 (NIV) Spiritual gifts are special abilities given to believers for ministry and service. One of life’s greatest challenges is that of … Read more
“My plan for 2019″… I wonder if the Lord laughs at the plans we make? We set goals, make resolutions, and plan out what we want our year to look like. Have you ever looked back at your year and thought, “Wow, that didn’t work out like I planned?” Proverbs 16:9 says, “In their hearts humans … Read more
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. ~ Colossians 3:23 Our pastor recently told a story about the Sunday School class he attended when he was a young boy. He attended a small church and many times he was the only student in … Read more
One Day Women’s Retreat Where Women Bask in God’s Presence REGISTER NOW Description: SeaSide Escape is a relaxing beach-themed one-day retreat the Faithbridge United Methodist Congregation will be hosting for women of all ages and all denominations. It will include worship, meaningful messages and testimonies from female clergy and female Christian authors, a time for … Read more
It is a running joke around here that it is hard to keep track of your pastor! Pastors are busy people and can get called out at a moment’s notice. When an emergency happens, they don’t always have time to check in with the staff to let them know they are going to be running … Read more
When you don’t know what to do… just do the next thing! Have you ever been in a place that you just didn’t know what to do? Your stress level was off the charts and anxiety was kicking in? I remember before we moved into our new house, I would daydream of what it was … Read more
Have you ever felt like you had angels watching over you or you were miraculously protected from something? There have been several things that have happened in my life but one of the first things I remember was when I was about 17. I was driving home from a school event after dark, and I … Read more
Do you ever struggle with planning events on your Church Calendar? I know…we are halfway thru the year already! But it’s never too late to get organized! Here are a few tips I have found helpful when planning out a church calendar: First, use a yearly calendar. Don’t try to go month to month, you … Read more