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Spring is here.
As I begin to write this, it sure doesn’t feel like it! The thermometer read 10 degrees when I got up this morning. Spring is a time of new beginnings. Flowers begin to bloom. Birds return from their winter havens. Trees begin to bud. Grass begins to grow. It is also when we celebrate the…
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A Lenten Practice to consider taking up
First, I would like to thank everyone for your prayers and understanding in light of the recent complications with my eye. I underwent surgery on February 16th on my retina. As far as I can tell, everything went well. As we enter the Lenten season, I want to stress the importance of being active in…
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Looking toward February and the beginning of Lent
Another Charge Conference is in the books. I have to say this was one of the shortest conferences I have attended in my 20+ years of ministry. There was still a time of music, worship, teaching and business, but all were completed in just an hour. Our new District Superintendent really seems to be organized…
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A new year’s resolution
In last month’s newsletter, I said the year was almost over. Well, it is over now. I also asked for a special favor. I asked you to brighten the life of someone by introducing them to Jesus and said it was the best gift you could give. I hope you did introduce someone to Jesus…
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Pastor’s Note
Can you believe it? This year is almost over! A lot has happened here at St. Andrew’s UMC in the last year, and we have gone through a lot of changes. Who would have thought I would be asked to come out of retirement and lead the congregation that sent me into ministry over 20…
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Preparing for what is ahead
I know it is early to be thinking about how hectic our days will get as we get closer to the celebration of the birth of our Lord. With that said, I feel it is my job as your Pastor to prepare you for challenges in life as well as prepare you for your Christian…
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From the Pastor
Oh, how fast things can change! As most of you have heard, my life changed forever on September 1st. I suffered a stroke that affected the sight in my right eye. At first, I had no sight in my eye and was told there was a good chance I would not regain any in the…
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Pastor’s Note
As summer activities begin to wind down and routines return to somewhat normal, I encourage everyone to look at your religious activities. It seems we are going to have to make some permanent adjustments in our lives because of Covid restrictions. This does not mean we must stop doing those things that bring us joy…
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Pastor’s Note
As most of you know, I have been traveling. We have traveled through Iowa seeing my cousins, some of which have been very sick. We just got word that one is finally at home recovering after an extended hospital stay. We then went to Dyersville, Iowa where they filmed the movie Field of Dreams. After…
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Pastor’s Notes
Well, another Annual Conference is behind us and the date and location for next year has been announced. Next year’s conference is moving to our side of the state. It will be held in St. Charles, Missouri on June 9,10, and 11. I will be officially retiring at next year’s conference, so it will be…