Monthly Archives: October 2012

Winthrop’s City Upon a Hill

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Tom Bolton

In 1630, while still aboard the ship that brought them across the ocean, John Winthrop preached a  sermon titled “A Model of Christian Charity.” Just as one would avoid shipwreck at sea, said Winthrop,  so they must avoid similar calamity … Continue reading →

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Second Saturday Servants

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Our Mission Committee at FUMCWA began planning Second Saturday Servants late in the spring to create an opportunity for our congregation to regularly go out into the world and serve along with other disciples in missions where we have provided … Continue reading →

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A New ChildFund Video

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Tom Bolton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnCB0DNp_n8&feature=youtu.be

ChildFund does a good job with their videos and i thought this new one is particularly effective.

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Lay Servants

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I’m doing a re-run of a popular posting from April today, as I catch up on life–after my fantastic trip to COR Leadership Institute last week. I plan blogs of poetry next Tuesday and Thursday. One of my favorite activities … Continue reading →

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Thinking on World Homeless Day

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Tom Bolton

The purpose of World Homeless Day is to draw attention to homeless people’s needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness, while taking advantage of the stage an ‘international day’ provides. This World … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 9, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Morning Story and Dilbert:
We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly eating and talking. Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said, “Hi…

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Praying for the Elections

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I missed this in September, but Max Lucado’s push for Americans to pray for the    presidential election makes sense to me. http://foxnewsinsider.com/2012/09/18/pastor-max-lucado-launches-40-day-prayer-campaign-ahead-of-election/ Here is the prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, You have given us this promise: ”…if my people, who are … Continue reading →

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