Race to get it done JoAnne and I have been so busy preparing for this moving day that I have not been able to chronicle it as I wanted. Now it has…
Liturgy of pastoral transition
A blessed day at church What a wonderful pair of worship services this morning. Attendance was high (211) and excitement was higher as we sang from hearts that needed the reminder; I…
So thankful for everyone’s kindness
JoAnne and I are so thankful for all the kindness and generosity that has been expressed to us over the last few days. For our moving time yard sale that JoAnne organized,…
Library thinned
I’ve completed thinning out my library according to the guidelines I published earlier. Several associates, teachers and mentees have perused the boxes. Some books were displayed on our yard sale as well. …
Websites are now the church’s foyer
I’ve been saying for many years that a church’s website has now become it’s primary way to get information to prospective attenders. Here’s an article by a blogger on Christian Post agreeing…
Downsizing a library
At this time in my life, as I get ready to move, and try to sort through the accumulations of 22 years living in one house, I’m reminded of the…
Plans for our remaining Sundays at Kirkville
The remaining weeks of our time here at Kirkville will be busy ones. We have saved a few weeks vacation to help us have time to pack and visit our family in…
A new assignment
Today it was announced at both churches that I have a new part-time pastorate in Connecticut starting in July after my retirement from full-time ministry here in Kirkville. I will begin…
An interesting graphic about giving
The generous will themselves be blessed. (Proverbs 22:9 NIV2011) Are those who tithe better off financially? How much people choose to give to charity is a very personal question. Certainly no one…
Investigating the Principle of the Path
I have just finished outlining our Sunday morning message series for April. It actually takes off from the Easter Celebration service message. It draws some topics and resources from Andy Stanley’s book The…