Dear Friends: This is the season for conversation about back-to-school. The signs are everywhere. School supplies abound. Clothing sales for children are rampant. Students are trying to get in one more outdoor activity. And teachers are getting anxious! The season is the same for the church. Except instead of thinking about back-to-school, we would like for you to ask the “what’s next” question about your journey as…
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I love to go on hikes with my family. What I have learned is that there are several things that you need to make sure you have with you on your journey. The most important of these items is a map of where you are going. But here is the thing about hiking: even with the greatest preparation, sometimes the path can be…
Greetings Everyone, This is a time of many transitions for our church family and the opportunity for us to look forward with hope and not with apprehension. I want to share with you some insights of a recent lay leadership training that I took that involves the word “hope” as it applies to us as laity: H is for hospitality – an area in…
Dear friends throughout Parker United Methodist Church, For many years, La Puente in Alamosa has benefited from Parker United Methodist’s mission funding: Thank you! On April 15th, an old multi-family apartment complex in La Jara caught fire and burned to the ground. 9 families lost everything and had no place to stay. La Puente’s volunteers were immediately on the scene providing some of the basic resources…
SIMLA PAINTING PROJECT: Please contact Rev. Keith Eipper to indicate which day/days you can be a“MISSION VOLUNTEER”! Our United Methodist Men have taken on a major Mission Project which is really too big for them to do alone. The project is to scrape and paint the Simla United Methodist Church building in Simla, CO. We really…
There is no question that our semi-arid region loves to be nourished with water. But 40 days and 40 nights of rain might present some additional concerns. For now, the grass is green and the summer months are at hand. God is renewing the earth! And the Lord is restoring our lives! Some of you will remember from chemistry class that there are 118 elements listed…
“I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story because I know ‘tis true, it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. I love to tell the story, more wonderful it seems than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams. I love to tell the…
Right now, we are all in the midst of preparing for summer. A few weeks from now, our swimming pools will open and we will take a deep breath as school wraps up for the school year. We will attend BBQ after BBQ, lather on tons of sunscreen, and schedule fun vacations and camping trips. And maybe somewhere in the midst of all of that…
Greetings, Another day and more rain and cool weather, but summer’s heat and blue Colorado skies cannot be far away. On May 24th an event in our Christian year that should heat our spirits up and rev up our souls will be here– Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit among the disciples. As I think about the changes that occurred midst those men and women…
All week the Prayer ministry has been sending out prayers in advance of today, the National Day of Prayer. We have prayed for families and children. We have prayed for Leaders around the world and throughout our nation. We have prayed for the Church, that we might stay true to the guidance and teachings of Jesus Christ. Today we pray for the…
Employment Objective Accompanist, Organist, & Associate Worship Musician (all inclusive, multi-faceted position) Job Description: Multi-generational Methodist congregation seeking a proficient piano accompanist, organist, and associate contemporary worship leader; one person for this all inclusive position. Candidates for this job will have exceptional sight-reading abilities, and possess a confidence when accompanying within diverse music styles. Must be adaptable to musical needs of the church…
The spring weather of May brings us a fresh season of change and renewal. The earth begins to bloom and bear fruit as we see longer days and warmer weather. Change is in the air! Here at the church our key change points will be obvious as we walk through the next weeks together. The first change is a result of your faithfulness through the…
For the last few weeks, you have heard that I am answering a new calling in my life. I have worked in the church for almost 12 years, and have found God working in my life through many wonderful and many hard situations. Not only have I worked with children and youth through those years, I also have led many worship services, preached many…
Student Spotlight For years I’ve heard people say they do not know the youth in our church. Well, let me tell you, the youth are fantastic! They are active, involved, smart, and kind. I’m hoping that the new “Student Spotlight” will give the congregation insight into the lives of our youth, and maybe even give you reason to speak to them while eating donuts! Ryan…
Greetings on this Resurrection Day, May your journey, from the beginning of Lent through the celebration of our Lord’s resurrection, continue to bring insights and understandings in the days to come. Remember- every morning is Easter Morning! Due to some changes in our PUMC committees, the Nominations Committee is looking for those who are willing to step forward into a leadership position of…