April, Scripturally Speaking We are on the road, again, with Jesus—this time to the Mount of Ascension. (You remember that—during Epiphany and Lent—we were on the road with him, first, to the Mount of Transfiguration, and then to the Mount of Calvary.) Following his resurrection, Jesus is seen and experienced Read more…
Dear Friends, The commotions you hear in the background are the sounds of ladders being moved around; scaffolding being erected; and conversations by the Trustees, the Interior Arts Committee, and the Centennial Committee—as our faith-place is getting its face-lifted. This is a pretty exciting place to be, these days. Read more…
Student Ministries “Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; Read more…
MARCH, SCRIPTURALLY SPEAKING EASTER COMES FROM an old Anglo-Saxon word, eastre, meaning ‘spring”. It is akin to another olde worde, lencten, from which we get LENT, meaning literally “lengthening” as in the lengthening of days associated with increasing light of day and (most recently) the change to Daylight Savings Time. Read more…
On this day each year, Christian women, men and children of many cultures, traditions, and races—in over 170 countries around the world—unite in prayer. This year’s program is written by the women of Cuba, and the theme is “Receive Children, Receive Me”. This year’s logo was created by the women Read more…
Music Notes from Robin – March 2016: 2016 is now entering its third month! March is going to be a musical month at Main Street with Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter services…all featuring special music. Please make plans now to be a part of these worship services. A highlight Read more…
Music Notes from Robin: Can you believe that February 2016 has arrived? This month promises to be an eventful month musically, as Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. The Sarah Allen Handbell Choir, The Charles Wesley Choir, and The Junior Handbell Choir are all preparing new pieces that will Read more…
Early Preview—Centennial Moment—February 21, 2016 During the worship service on February 21, Richard Cottingham will make a presentation from the pulpit. Afterward Richard will be joined by his brothers Charles and Steve, as they present a medley entitled “Favorite Methodist Hymns”. This medley will include the following songs: “In The Read more…
FEBRUARY 7, 2016…..The Transfiguration of Jesus….. SUNDAY BEFORE LENT Psalm 99 Exodus 34.29-35 2 Corinthians 3.12-4.2 Luke 9.28-36 Illumination Six: Jesus is revealed in his full holiness. LET THERE BE SIGHT! First-Sunday Service of the Eucharist FEBRUARY 10, 2016….LENT BEGINS……ASH WEDNESDAY Psalm 51 Joel 2.1-2, 12-17 2 Corinthians 5.20-6.10 Matthew Read more…
FEBRUARY, SCRIPTURALLY SPEAKING A sign of God is to be led where you did not want to go. “Tootle-poot”, “Buggy On”, “Boogey on down the road!” These are casual leave-takings-and-goings a little more purposeful than merely wandering; but they are less-purposeful than, say, “We’re off to see the Wizard!” Read more…