Earlier this summer, we had a 9am worship service with a focus upon traditional hymns from the United Methodist Hymnal. Several folks mentioned that they would welcome such a service from time to time. So, our plan at Grace is to offer this type of worship every fifth Sunday. That means that this coming Sunday, July 31, at the 9am service, we will sing several of the old…

I remain on track in reading through the Bible in a year. I just finished Proverbs and am beginning Ecclesiastes. While my life is currently as busy as it has ever been, my time in scripture is truly the best thing I do for my sanity each day. I use The Message Devotional Bible, which includes Eugene Peterson’s very insightful reflections on…

What an exciting week we will have as we host a Family with Family Promise for the first time in a while. I am so grateful for all who volunteer to help and make our families feel special and welcome. This is the gift of hospitality. Making sure all those who come into your life, no matter how long or short a time…

If you have helped with the Family Promise ministry in the past, then you know that the experience is wonderful for everyone involved. During the week of July 17-24, Grace will be hosting families on our campus. This is the first week we have hosted on campus since the pandemic put everything on hold. If you are available during the July 17-24 week to greet…

One of my favorite true statements is that “the local church is the hope of the world.” This statement reminds me that even with all of our challenges, our local churches offer people from all walks of life an opportunity to experience the power of God’s transforming love. This week at Grace has been a great example of this reality. 130 children…