Last Sunday morning, I was blessed to have some time to go sit in the Senior High youth group and listen to the discussion they were having. That morning, Bob Pfeiffer had the youth go around the circle describing the different activities that they have found to which they have committed themselves. I heard about all kinds of sports, some upcoming drama…
You know the folk idiom that the month of March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb! I actually hope that comes true this year. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to get a head start on spring! For now I will just thumb through a seed catalog and dream of warm days, green grass, and a bunch of potatoes…
Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou…
Recently, I was able to “go home” and preach in Lyons, the very town that I grew up in and graduated high school from. It was wonderful to see what the Lyons Community Church is doing. They are a small congregation, but their outreach to their neighbors is huge! They handed out 200 donated Thanksgiving baskets to those in need in their…
We offer greetings in the name of Jesus as we step into a new year! 2013 was wonderful but 2014 holds the promise of the future. It is unknown but ready to be revealed! I want to take a moment to review (and update) some of the things God has been doing among us in the past year. I shared many of…
“How are you?” It is a question that we ask a lot. It is a question that we are asked a lot. I know that when I pick up my children from school, it is one of the first questions that I ask. Most of the time the response is “good”. Once in a while, it leads us into a discussion about…
Last month I wrote here in this space about all the great stuff coming up in the next month or so as we prepare for Christmas. I gave you a list of upcoming opportunities to worship and fellowship and learn in class. I warned you not to get your calendars full before you scheduled some of these things in there first. Unfortunately,…
Dear Friends: A friend of mine loves to say that there are two kinds of people in the world. First, there are those who love the month of December with all the bells and whistles. Then there are the people who bury their heads and pray for January to come quickly! I love January but I fall full speed ahead into the…
So this past Sunday I showed a Video at SNL called “To This Day” by Shane Koyczan. Bullying is something that has been present in our society for quite some time. Kids face it or see it almost every day at school. Just recently, Richie Incognito of the Miami Dolphins, was suspended indefinitely for what appears to be bullying of another player.…
November is bearing down upon us. The kids have had Fall Break and the schools are now in the big push to finish the semester strong. Bands, Orchestras, and Choirs are all planning and preparing for their Christmas or “Winter” concerts. Stores are beginning to prepare for Black Friday sales and all the shoppers that will be “doorbusting” at the end of…
I grew up in a wonderful town called Lyons, Colorado. My family moved there when I was in the middle of my 2nd grade year. I performed in many plays, and built some amazing friendships. I participated in three sports: volleyball, basketball and track and field. And I graduated from Lyons with 40 of my friends. It was a wonderful childhood, and I am so thankful that I…
In just a few weeks we will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Many will travel to see family while others will host a reunion of friends. Most of the time, there will be a table. That table will be a demonstration of abundance and those who gather will be family by choice or by connection. It is also a season inward reflection. For some it will be…
Fall is my favorite time of the year! Finally, we have a reprieve from the hot temperatures… the leaves are changing into a beautiful masterpiece… the crock pot meals start making my house smell wonderful. Love love love fall! Of course, it is also the time to start preparing for the cold dark months that are to follow. We get our yard…
The month of October typically represents a shift in the life of the church. Everyone is settled into the fall season as the school systems gear up and small groups abound in the congregation. Worship services fill up and a spirit of vitality begins to flow into the hallways! I love October! We celebrate the season and move forward with a spirit…
Each week, the staff here at Parker UMC try to put together a worship experience for Sunday that will warm your hearts, lift your spirits, and challenge you in your spiritual journey. We often try to remind you of your calling as a Christian to serve and to share the gospel of Jesus with others. We will encourage you to stay strong…