Greetings Grace United Methodist Church Family, First, I am very disappointed that no one made me a ‘I survived an overnight with the Youth” t-shirt!  Just kidding!  Friends, what a wonderful group of young people we have at this church.  I am grateful for the time spent with them and grateful for the work that they are doing this week during their…

Dear Grace Church Family, July 18th was Nelson Mandela Day.  I have had a connection with the country of South Africa for many years.  It has almost been 20 years since my first visit, but even before then, I have had a relationship with former Bishop Peter Storey, who was serving as a Bishop in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa.  My pastor, Rev. James…

Greetings Grace UMC Church Family! We are about to embark on a wonderful adventure!  This Sunday will be my first Sunday in the pulpit and I am looking forward to sharing in worship with all of you!  I am also looking forward to the welcome reception following worship!  I am grateful to all of you for your willingness to combine worship services for my…

Greetings Grace UMC Church Family! Gracie and I are very excited to be in Merritt Island and looking forward to the journey ahead with all of you!  I am so grateful for the Staff Parrish Committee that welcomed us with a beautiful basket full of goodies!  I am also grateful for Charlie Hoyt and his team for all the work they have…