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Confirmation Class
A Journey of Faith for Youth A long awaited Confirmation Class is being offered. Confirmation is an opportunity for youth to explore the Christian faith, ask honest questions, and decide for themselves what it means to follow Jesus Christ within the United Methodist tradition. Who Is Confirmation For? Confirmation is open to all middle &
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SNOW!
(Sigh…) I love snow… …when it doesn’t interfere with church. Unfortunately; this Sunday isn’t looking good in that regard. Rest assured; we are keeping close tabs on the situation and will communicate any announcements on the website (www.pmumc.org), by email (subscribe), and on Facebook. Hopefully we all stay safe and worse case; leverage technology to
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Pastor Tim’s Sunday Follow-up
Thanks for taking time to read this Sunday Follow-up: Thanksgivings Special thanks to… Speaking of which… In Sunday’s message I emphasized that we are all “called” not simply to salvation, but to vocation as well. In other words, we are “called” by God to DO stuff. To serve as God’s hands and feet accomplishing God’s
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From Church Council to Town Hall
Due to the impending inclement weather, Tuesday’s Church Council Meeting will be cancelled. In lieu of Church Council, ALL are invited and encouraged to attend Bishop LaTrelle Easterling’s Town Hall on Restructuring and Revitalization which will be conducted via Zoom at the usual Church Council time: 7:00 PM. To register and receive the Zoom link,
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Labor Day Connections
As I enjoy a restful Labor Day, I can’t help but think of how Labor Day relates to the theme for this coming Sunday: “Connections;” a theme we’ll be focusing on in the weeks to come. Whereas “Labor Day” celebrates the history of the labor movement, and the ability of individuals to unite (i.e. “unions”)
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All Good Things Must Come to an End…
…AND Have Their Beginning! Alas, the return to school signals the end of summer. All good things must come to an end; HOWEVER, with the passing of summer comes the advent of new and exciting opportunities to engage and grow in the ongoing journey of discipleship. That’s what Christian Connections Sunday (September 8th) will be
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A Glimpse Into the Future (and reflections from our past)
I wear lots of hats. In addition to the “hats” worn as a pastor, I wear other “church” hats as well. Among them are serving on our Conference Board of Ordained Ministry (BOOM), on our District Committee on Ministry (DCOM), as the chair of the Ministerial Education Fund (MEF), and finally, as a member of
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The Beauty of the Community Dinner
I’ve been pondering our “Community Dinner” lately. What is the Community Dinner? Is it just another church program? A free meal? An evening without having to prepare a meal at home? Or is it something more? My reflection has led me to conclude that the Community Dinner is much more than any of those things.
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Thankful for Recruits
Many of you know that I serve as a chaplain in the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF). The Maryland Defense Force is part of the Maryland Military Department and serves to provide professional support to the Maryland National Guard. In personal assignment is to support the Army National Guard’s “Recruit Sustainment Program.” My particular assignment is
