In January, the youth spent time talking about courage. We had the privilege of listening to the powerful story of PUMC member, Isaac Ergogo, and his journey as an African Refugee. We talked about God’s angel armies, standing up for others, and being brave enough to go against “the world’s” expectations. Both adults and teenagers are given daily opportunities to be brave. But, when you really…
Greetings Everyone, Beginning a new year brings new opportunities. If you have ever wondered about what is involved in church leadership or about the United Methodist connectional system, here are two upcoming leadership learning opportunities that every adult in our church is welcomed to attend. Each event needs a registration form filled out and sent to that registrar; this can be accomplished by contacting Mel in the…
Reflection: Casting back light or heat or sound after striking a surface, an act of intense concentration; a favorable observation; the ability to bend and even bounce; long and careful thought. Don’t you find that the Christmas holiday and the start of a New Year cause us to instinctively reflect on the things past as we project our thoughts and lives into…
Jonah said to them, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for you; for I know it is because of me that this storm has come upon you.” – Jonah 1:12 Remember the story of Jonah? The little boat on which Jonah was traveling was getting tossed around by the sea during a big storm.…
Internet down! The two most feared words in our world today. It feels like the world is ending… your palms start getting sweaty, your anxiety level starts going up, it is harder and harder to breathe. And that is exactly what we have going on here at the church this morning. No internet… whatever are we going to do? How am I going to know…
One month of full time youth ministry is under my belt. As I adjust to life as a mother and a full time staff member, I feel myself relying on God more than ever. How can I do it all? How can I be a good mom, friend, wife, housekeeper, and good at my job too? When looking in my trusty Bible concordance under “change”,…
Greetings to All of You, I pray your journeys through Advent and Christmas have been enriched by studies, sermons, group activities and individual times of attentiveness to our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. As we approach the new year of 2015, many of us have our calendars already filling up, while many are not sure what January will bring. Whatever the…
Please join us for one or more of our 5 Christmas Eve services. 2 and 4 p.m. These services are designed with children and families in mind. 3 p.m. We will have a happy birthday Jesus party for all of our kids. We’ll create some fun crafts and have yummy treats! 6 and 8 p.m. These services will include carols, a Christmas…
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Dear Friends: Do you remember the first time you were remarkably amazed by God? I remember. It is as vivid as yesterday but it happened in 1977. It was a Sunday just barely after noon. The room was quiet. Everyone was downstairs in the kitchen area looking for a fresh cup of coffee and some warm homemade cinnamon rolls. I really did not know what I was doing or why I…
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are a variety of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. – 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Have you ever wondered who decorates…
When I was in high school, one of the best things that I ever did was beginning to memorize a few passages of Scripture. Memorizing was hard for me, and I had to work at it daily. But soon, the words just flowed from my mouth without having to think much about them. What I found is the words that I had memorized had become…
Greetings Everyone, As we begin this fall season looking ahead to new challenges at school or at our job or in our families or here at PUMC, let us not forget to thank our God for bringing us to this day and time. This is a ‘break over’ time of the year when we still have three months and opportunity to move forward…
School is back in session, the days a getting bit shorter and the air will soon be crisp with a taste of the fall season. It is one of the reasons I love living in Colorado! We get a taste of beauty that arrives in very few locations around the world. I continue to be amazed by the glory of creation and…
Some of you are going to read this and think I am silly. However, if you spend enough time in our church office and you will discover that I love the television show The Walking Dead. I love watching the survivors of the zombie apocalypse go through all they do just to survive. I love the makeup and how they make the…