Take Time to Celebrate, Even During Difficult Times I guess I never realized how momentous the first 10 days of May could be. OnTuesday of this past week, we celebrated Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates theMexican Army’s victory over the French Empire (although I guess it’s become lessabout liberation and more about libations). On Sunday,Continue reading “In A Nutshell | May 8, 2020”
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In A Nutshell | May 1, 2020
Since You’ve Been Gone Most of you have been sheltering at home during the past seven weeks, and wisely so, but I have to tell you that things are getting pretty lonely here at the church. You are missed more than you could ever know, and we long for your return. I am hopeful thatContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 1, 2020”
In A Nutshell | April 24, 2020
For the Birds… Do you remember when you were young hearing your parents say that something was “for the birds”? It was an expression that emerged near the end of World War II and meant that something was “worthless” or “useless.” It was commonly used in the 1950s and 1960s before falling out of theContinue reading “In A Nutshell | April 24, 2020”
In A Nutshell | April 17, 2020
Facing Our Fears First the coronavirus, then the burglary. Our church has certainly faced its share of challenges in recent weeks. So, what do we do? How should we respond? Do we run away in terror, or do we step up and face our fears? I admit to being a little skittish since last week’sContinue reading “In A Nutshell | April 17, 2020”
In A Nutshell | April 10, 2020
Highway Robbery By now, you are probably aware that our church was robbed sometime between 1 p.m. on Wednesday and 9 a.m. on Thursday. My first clue that something was awry when I entered the church was that the main office door was open. It is almost always closed. Then I could seeContinue reading “In A Nutshell | April 10, 2020”
In A Nutshell | April 3, 2020
Cracking Open the Nutshell Welcome to Week 2 of the Nutshell relaunch. I hope you are well and that you are taking it easy during this time of slowdown and separation — which, when you think about it, is not all bad. Take some time to relax and reflect during this time. The pace ofContinue reading “In A Nutshell | April 3, 2020”
In A Nutshell | March 27, 2020
Cracking Open the Nutshell With a little extra time on our hands during the current coronavirus outbreak, the newly formed Marketing and Communications Committee met online last week through an app called “Zoom.” It was a very insightful and productive meeting, and led to a number of good suggestions, including one that your Pastor resurrectContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 27, 2020”
In A Nutshell | June 24, 2016
Hello Oak Chapel Friends, I was overwhelmed by your love and generosity during our final worship and luncheon last Sunday. What a beautiful send-off! Thank you so much to everyone who helped organize the event and all who came. Your presence that day means more than you realize. You are an amazing congregation and IContinue reading “In A Nutshell | June 24, 2016”
In A Nutshell | June 17, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, We had a wonderful, worship-filled time at Annual Conference this week. We celebrated the retirement of Bishop Hopkins and 32 pastors, as well as the ministries of 17 newly commissioned and ordained ministers. We heard reports of various ministries and missions and approved the leadership and budgets for the coming year.Continue reading “In A Nutshell | June 17, 2016”
In A Nutshell | June 4, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Last night I returned from my week at Licensing School. It was a week of both teaching and learning for me as I prepare to take on the role of Dean of Licensing School effective July 1. Events like this show our United Methodist connection. Through your support of me asContinue reading “In A Nutshell | June 4, 2016”