“And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 ESV Packing Mistake??? The family decided to buy a new nativity scene a week before Christmas. When they unpacked it, they found ¬2 figures of the Baby Jesus! “Someone must Read more…
December has arrived, and the Season of Advent is here. In just a few short weeks, Christmas will have come and gone; and 2020 will be our New Year. A new decade will arrive—the third decade of the 21st Century. Main Street United Methodist Church, with its 100-year history, is Read more…
“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:17 Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks. After the Pilgrims’ first year’s harvest, Governor William Bradford declared a day to give thanks. Read more…
November, cooler weather, and the final two months of 2019 have arrived. Can you believe that the second decade of the 21st century will soon be completed? Thank you, Lord, for all your blessings! The month of November will be an eventful month at Main Street UMC. Sunday, November 3, Read more…
Guest commentary from: The Reverend Howard Strickland Crane Eater Community Church—Calhoun, Georgia Psalm 23:1-3 “The Lord is my Shepherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in the meadow grass and leads me beside the quiet streams. He restores my failing health. He helps me do what honors Read more…
Music Notes from Robin: September has arrived, and the new school year has begun. I especially enjoy the final four months of the year, as this time period includes Thanksgiving, the Season of Advent, and Christmas. Main Street will be a busy place, and the musicians will be preparing for Read more…
“Where Do We Go from Here?” In the church I grew up in, we had a woman who wrote the most moving plays and pageants. One year people of all ages came together and put on a pageant she had written for Maundy Thursday. I was pretty young, but I Read more…
August, the eighth month of 2019, is here. The second month of the third quarter of the year promises to be a warm, busy time—with school years resuming and summer vacation ending. I am looking forward to the Fall, hopefully cooler temperatures, and the beginning of preparations for All Saints, Read more…
How Picky Are You? Years ago we visited the island of Kauai at Christmastime. It’s an absolutely beautiful place that time of year with blue skies and very warm water. Migrating humpbacks begin making their way back home. It’s a very popular season. We learned how popular it was the Read more…
How Picky Are You? by The Reverend Jeremy Rutledge Circular Congregational Church—Charleston, SC Years ago we visited the island of Kauai at Christmastime. It’s an absolutely beautiful place that time of year with blue skies and very warm water. Migrating humpbacks begin making their way back home. It’s a very Read more…