Author: johnstreetumc
March, 2022
Every now and then I crave pizza. Yummy, hot, sink-my-teeth-into doughy crust pizza. I make my own dough when I have the time. The pizza is large enough that after I cut it into slices (square slices because my large tray is rectangular) I have 6-8 slices I can wrap and freeze for later. The … Continue reading March, 2022
February, 2022
The dark green Carhart coat is heavy and warm. I pull my Muck boats on over my Smart Wool socks and tuck the inner lining of my snow pants into the boots. Adorned in my best snow gear, I head out to shovel. The town plows drive up the center of my little road clearing … Continue reading February, 2022
December 2021 – January 2022
Joy to the World, the Lord is come. Let earth receive her King! There it is! No truer Christian statement has ever been made! I ended my December (2012) “Pastor’s Corner” with: Giving birth takes nine months. Can we give four weeks to give birth to New Hope? Slow down, wonder and dream, make room for God to Break In … Continue reading December 2021 – January 2022
November, 2021
Lessons from Geese Fact #1: As each goose flaps it’s wings, it creates an “uplift” for the birds that follow. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater range than if each bird flew alone. Lesson: People who share a common sense of direction and community can get where they are going quicker … Continue reading November, 2021
Lectionary December 2020 – January 2021
December 20 Advent 42 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 / Luke 1:46b-55 (The Magnificat)Romans 16:25-27 / Luke 1:26-38December 24 Christmas EveIsaiah 9:27- / Psalm 96Titus 2:11-14 / Luke 2:1-20December 27 ChristmastideIsaiah 61:10-62:3 / Psalm 148Galatians 4:4-7 / Luke 2:22-40December 31 Watch Night / New Year's EveEcclesiastes 3:1-13 / Psalm 8Revelation 21:1-6a / Matthew 25:31-46JANUARY 3, 2021 Epiphany … Continue reading Lectionary December 2020 – January 2021