I just finished one of the most enjoyable moments of my week, conducting a chapel service for our pre-school. I relish the challenge of trying to come up with a brief message that might hold their attention for even a few minutes and inspire them to a life of following God (sound familiar?). Of course, …
Cheraw is often referred to as “The Prettiest Town in Dixie.” Driving around Cheraw it is very easy to see why. I remember coming to town last year for my introductory visit and being blown away with the beauty of the blooming flora amidst the gorgeous homes. Nothing seems as beautiful as an azalea at …
As we approach this Easter season, I wanted to share with you notes regarding the upcoming worship schedule: We are planning on having two Genesis services in April: April 6 and April 27. These services begin at 8:45 a.m. April 13 is Palm Sunday and we will have a palm processional in the 11:00 a.m. …
After an unusually snowy winter, I am certainly ready for the coming of spring and warmer weather. Springtime in the Carolinas always seems to renew my faith in the providence of God as I begin to see new growth in the flowers and trees and hear the birds begin to sing a new song. That …
One of the things I have enjoyed since becoming the pastor of FUMC in June has been conducting a weekly chapel service with the children of the Preschool. I share with them stories from the Bible, pray with them, and lead them in singing songs. We sing songs like “Jesus Loves Me,” “This Little Light …
Whenever I am faced with the approaching of a new calendar year, I usually ponder what has taken place in my life in the past year and consider what I want to change and improve upon in the coming one. My goals for the New Year are probably much like yours: lose some weight, spend …
Of all of the seasons of the year I like fall the best. The myriad of colors that exist when the leaves change and the cooler temperatures makes this time of the year so very enjoyable for those who are blessed to call South Carolina home. Recently I was driving with my family through an …
I first remember playing team sports as a child in elementary school. It was Little League baseball in Charlotte. Baseball was never my best sport, but I enjoyed being a part of a team. I would come off the bench to play any position but pitcher, and I enjoyed contributing to the effort in any …
I enjoy reading biographies. Quite often I can learn about the struggles and challenges people overcome to follow their dreams, and these stories can be inspiring. Take the story of a scrawny, under-sized pre-teen in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was one of four sons growing up in the Great Depression. His job was plucking chickens, …
Did you know that the first impression guests leave with when visiting a church determines whether they will be back? So what is it that goes into a good first impression? Researchers Gary L. McIntosh and Charles Arn interviewed a number of people who had recently visited a church for the first time. They were …
