THIS WEEK @ FMC – November 1-7, 2023
November 4 (Saturday) Prayer-Rising for Oak Flat + FMC Church Work Day This invitation comes to us from the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery, who we hosted this past summer for their annual meeting. I’ve been slow in getting this information out, and the event is now THIS SATURDAY! Even though we cannot […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – October 25-31, 2023
A prayer for Palestine and Israel (from Mennonite Central Committee) O God of life and love and peace, We witness the violence and injustice in your Holy Land And our hearts break. Our hearts break for the people of Israel – For the victims of violent attacks by Hamas For those who live in fear […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – October 18-24, 2023
Hear again, to be both strengthened and challenged, by the Benediction Joel Iwashige sent us with this past Sunday (written by Neil and Gerlinde Kennedy-Jones and Andrew M. Seddon, found in the Northumbria Community Celtic Daily Prayer Book 2.): May you always be a strong arm to the weak; And may you always be […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – October 11-17, 2023
I have found few words to express the despair I am feeling about the current surge of violence in Israel and Palestine. In times like this I am grateful for the words of others to help us enter into prayer more fully. The Corrymeela Community in Ireland exists to support people from different backgrounds in […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – October 4-10, 2023
The Lord spoke to Moses, “I have heard the complaining of the Israelites; say to them, ‘At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall have your fill of bread; then you shall know that I am the Lord your God.’ ” (Exodus 16:11-12) I’m still thinking about the God who listened to these complaining wilderness travelers, […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – September 20-October 3, 2023
The Lord lift you up, the Lord take your hand, the Lord lead you forth, and cause you to stand secure in God’s Word, seeking God’s face, abounding in love, abiding in grace. –Patricia Shelly With gratitude this week for the life of Patty Shelly, who had a significant impact on me when I was […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – September 6-19, 2023
Sunday morning I’ll be traveling to Chicago for the second retreat in the Transforming Community experience I am a part of. Our retreat begins late Sunday afternoon and concludes around noon on Tuesday. Thank you for your prayers these past 3 months as I’ve been reading and reflecting, and preparing for the upcoming retreat. The […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – August 30-September 5, 2023
Seeking Peace Together: Peace with God, Peace Within, Peace with Others, Peace with Creation. Although our summer worship series is over, the work continues to seek peace together in each of these spheres of life and relationship. The hymn text below, inspired by the writings of Lawrence Hart, Cheyenne peace chief and Mennonite pastor, offers […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – August 23-29, 2023
“And lead us not into temptation But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. AMEN” These closing words of the prayer Jesus taught his disciples clearly acknowledge that temptations and hard times are real. Jesus knows this about human life. In our children’s summer Sunday School […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – August 16-22, 2023
May the peace of God be with you. May the love of Christ dwell deep in your heart. May the Spirit enlighten your way. May you live in the comfort of God’s care. (VT 843 Kirisuto no heiwa ga: “May the peace of Christ enter every corner of our hearts”; English stanza written by Lori […]
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