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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…
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Thank You
The Trick-or-Treaters are in bed. The Jack-o-Lanterns are starting to shrivel. These are the waning minutes of… Pastor Appreciation Month. As I reflect on the many kind expressions of appreciation I have been blessed to receive over the past month want to say on behalf of Sandy and I, “Thank you.” I also want to…
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Celebrating the Saints.
The first Sunday of November we celebrate the Saints who have gone on to glory before us. We celebrate their lives well lived, and seek God’s grace as we carry on in their absence. If you have a loved one you would like lifted up this coming Sunday, please notify the office ASAP this week…
