For some time, many denominations with beliefs similar to the Wesleyan Church have been working together to forge ties that allow for greater cooperation. I have been very excited about the potential…
Category: Forward Look
On looking ahead and info about plans being made
50th Celebration date
The other day Steven and I were talking about the actual birthday of Community Wesleyan Church. We knew it was Easter 1962 but we did not know the date. So I reached…
Advent Christmas series titled The Light of the World
Every year as we approach the Christmas season, we automatically focus on Bible passages in Luke chapter 2:1-20 and Matthew chapter 2:1-12 where the Christmas story is found. As I was thinking…
On the nature of blogging today
100th comment from Germany I received my 100th comment on my blog today. It was a TrackBack. I left it up because of its significance. It was from an advertisement site, but…
October messages planned
In an article written before hurricane Lee, Atlantic magazine had already called 2011: the year of the disaster. Even without the difficult economic times of our year, and the sobering reminder provided…
September sermon series to be called Preserving America
I’ve been planning our September service emphasis to go along with the 10th anniversary of 9/11 which we are all marking this next Sunday. Most of us remember exactly where we were…
August Messages Planned
During my days off in the Adirondacks I had a chance to read the book Starting Your Best Life Now, a condensation of Joel Osteen’s best-selling book, Your Best Life Now. I…
Winds of Refreshing Series Modified
I have decided to change the message for April 10th. Here is the new chart.
Celebrating a Unanimous Decision
What a joy it was to lead the special church conference this evening in the consideration of the 50th Anniversary Project. I had felt that there was a positive feeling about…
A key idea behind the two service system
I’ve written a new essay explaining a fundamental change in thinking that is needed in smaller churches if they are to successsfully fulfill the great commission in the area of service to which…