The season of Lent is less than two weeks away. I’ve been reflecting upon what this could possibly mean; what it could mean to me and to us. When I was a child growing up in the church. I was told I should give something up during Lent and during Lent my mother never fixed … [Read more…]
Faith UMC Board will meet in Founders Hall on Wednesday, 2/16 at 7 PM. All are welcome to attend but if you are not a member of the board, please notify John Jacobs in advance so the room can be set for the correct amount of attendees. Faith is committed to sustaining our online ministry. … [Read more…]
Hebrews 13:16 says, “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” (ESV) Galatians 6:2 tells us, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (ESV) During the Christmas Eve service held at our neighboring church, Metropolitan UMC, their pastor made an … [Read more…]
It began with the “45 Minute Club” and then a challenge to “Read the Bible In A Year.” Many of us are doing one or both of those things, but are also inspired to support each other in growing stronger in our study of God’s Word. Let us know how we might support you. Reach … [Read more…]
One of the TV shows I will watch when I have an opportunity is “Blue Bloods”. If you are not familiar with the show, it is about a fictional Irish Catholic family, the Reagans where the “family business” is apparently law enforcement. In an episode I recently watched, Erin Reagan is struggling with the fact … [Read more…]
Vaccination clinic: Nottingham Myers UMC, 15601 Brooks Church Road in Upper Marlboro, is partnering with the county and the state to hold a vaccination clinic on Sunday, Jan. 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. All three brands of vaccine will be offered. Register COVID tests: Last week, the federal government began offering four free COVID … [Read more…]
This past Sunday if you were in worship with us or read the lectionary readings in the newsletter, you saw that in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians he reminds them and us that those of us God has chosen are parts of the body of Christ. He goes on to say members of the body … [Read more…]