December 1-7, 2021
My 8-year-old daughter had some pressing questions for me after church this past Sunday about my sermon. She was really confused: “Mommy, I thought Jesus was born in a stable! What were you talking about??” Maybe some of you were confused or disoriented, too, which is understandable. What I told Joanna is, yes, there was […]
Read postNovember 24-30, 2021
1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.2 O give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever.3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever; 4 who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever;5 who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast […]
Read postNovember 17-23, 2021
“For a lot of us, it’s awkward to talk about God. Or whether we believe in God, and if so, what kind of God we believe in. … when it comes to describing our faith or whether we relate to God in our daily lives, we clam up. … We’re not very tuned to how […]
Read postNovember 10-16, 2021
“Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.” (John 11:1) So begins a story like so many of our stories. Stories of unexpected and unwelcome crisis, of community, of family, and friends. Stories of fear and loss, bewilderment and anger. Emotions very real to us today. […]
Read postOctober 20-26, 2021
Today, or sometime this week, I invite you to spend some time praying with this paraphrase of Psalm 23 from The Message (by Eugene Peterson). May it bring you comfort and hope as you journey through this week! 1-3 God, my shepherd! I don’t need a thing.You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet […]
Read postOctober 13-19, 2021
THIS WEEK @ FMC – October 13-19, 2021 “What do you need?” This question naturally follows last Sunday’s question, “Where does it hurt?” Another tender question digging deep into what is real for us, and for others. I wonder what it’s like for you to try to answer this question. Is it easy to identify […]
Read postOctober 6-12, 2021
How did you get connected to this faith community? What is one of your favorite memories here? This was one of the questions posed to you all in worship on Sunday, and I wish I could have heard all your responses and memories!! This is also one of the questions you’re invited to respond to […]
Read postSeptember 29-October 5, 2021
Family of faith, as you leave this place, may God grant you the curiosity to counter assumptions, the vulnerability to befriend, the bravery to speak your truth, the wisdom to listen, the strength to ask for help, the resiliency to chose love, even when it’s hard, and the awareness of the Holy Spirit always beside […]
Read postSeptember 22-28, 2021
“I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to […]
Read postSeptember 15-21, 2021
“But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” (1 Peter 3:15–16). This year’s theme for our annual PEACE SUNDAY (Sept 19, 2021) was prepared by Mennonite […]
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