THIS WEEK @ FMC – November 30-December 6, 2022
“Like a tapestry woven throughout time, the Christmas story weaves us in – to remember how God has shown up in the past, to continue the work of collective liberation, to behold the presence of God in flesh and bone.” (From Generation to Generation … Advent Devotional Introduction. Written by The Sanctified Art Creative Team) […]
Read postNovember 23-29, 2022
Belonging is something all of us long for, no matter our age or status. A book I’m reading named it “one of the great spiritual hungers of our day.” (Kara Powell and Brad M. Griffin. 3 Big Questions that Change Every Teenager Baker Books. 2021). This question of belonging was the focus of our last […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – November 16-22, 2022
Advent 2022 is just around the corner (beginning November 27), coming on the heels of Thanksgiving here in the United States. Our Advent worship theme, created by the team at A Sanctified Art, jumped out at me almost immediately among the options I was considering. From Generation to Generation has obvious resonance with our Centennial […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – November 9-15, 2022
On this election day, I offer again the words of benediction and blessing our worship leader, Anita Kehr, sent us with on Sunday morning: May we listen and look for the presence of God in all whom we meet this week. May we know our true need and release our false need to control. May […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – November 2-8, 2022
Jesus said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what should I compare it? It is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in the garden; it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.” And again, he said, “To what should […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – October 26-Nov 1, 2022
“In loving memory of those who have gone from us, whose hearts and hands have served in this fellowship; with gratitude for all those whose faith and consecrated gifts make this house possible, for all who may share this spiritual adventure; and with hope for all who shall worship in this house in years to […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – October 19-25, 2022
This morning (Tuesday, October 18) we celebrated Jack Mace’s life with many family and friends. Part of my sending words at the service were from Jack himself – a poem he wrote and set to music. His words give voice to the profound grace of God Jack experienced in his life, and shared so freely […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – October 12-18, 2022
This coming Sunday you’ll find a new hymnal in our pews: Voices Together. Voices Together was published by MennoMedia in 2020 and we have been able to purchase copies for use in our church with generous memorial funds given in memory of Rich and Velma Ratzlaff, and Marcie (and Ron) Woelk. The Introduction to Voices […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – October 5-11, 2022
This Sunday Oct 9 join us for a hymn sing-along at 3:30pm. The link above to join is incorrect. Here is the correct link: https://youtu.be/Z03mB-khNRQ (which you may need to copy and paste in your browser). Pre-service music will begin around 3:15pm. We look forward to singing songs of our faith together, led by LeRoy […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – September 28-October 4, 2022
26 days!!! We’ve been planning for over 2 years for our Centennial Celebration and now its right around the corner. Right around a closer corner is October 1, the date by which we’d like your RSVP’s. These will be really helpful in planning for the two meals part of the event: the Saturday evening borscht […]
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