THIS WEEK @ FMC – January 4-10, 2023
“Think of the year as a house: door flung wide in welcome…” So begins a beautiful Epiphany prayer written by author, poet, artist Jan Richardson (find more of her work at www.paintedprayerbook.com). I love this invitation and the blessing she has written to unpack the metaphor and invitation even further. The Year as a House: […]
Read postDecember 21, 2022 – January 3, 2023
Merry Christmas to all of you, near and far, in the faith family that makes up First Mennonite Church of Hutchinson KS!! From generation to generation, God’s fingerprints of love, grace and creativity are all over this congregation, and I am grateful for the privilege of giving witness to “God-with-us” in the past, here and […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – December 14-20, 2022
We believe in a God who offers second chances and does not hold grudges. We believe in a God who opens the door to new life and leaves the porch light on for us when we get lost. We believe in a God who believes in us – believes that we can make a difference, […]
Read postTHIS WEEK @ FMC – December 7-13, 2022
We believe in a God who knows our fears. We believe in a God who says, “Be not afraid.” We believe in a God who kicks off her shoes and wades into the muck of our lives with us. We believe in a God who stitches herself to our heels, and invites us to dance. […]
Read postTHIS 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 […]
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