Category Archives: Disciplines

Second Saturday Servants

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
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…

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A Neglected Means of Grace

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Steven W. Manskar, D. Min. is a clergy member of the Minnesota Conference of The United Methodist Church. He was a pastor for ten years until 1999 when he joined the staff of the Leadership Ministries Division of the General … Continue reading →

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A Special Christmas Offering

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I might have called this a “Christmas gift” or “Christmas offering>, but I like the message as it is. I’m repeating this recommendation from 2012. It ties in well with the Advent Book study we have been enjoying at West … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Memories

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Thanksgiving greetings to my friends! For Thanksgiving, I am repeating the liturgy from our Disciple Bible Class for all my friends. Disciples Act Disciples place themselves under the power and authority of Scripture– –Free in the Word! Disciples know that … Continue reading →

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Anticipating Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I love the Thanksgiving Holiday–have for many years.  Here is a great Thanksgiving hymn as I prepare some this morning.

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GROUNDED

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Grounded in Prayer No longer am I bapfuye behagazi. I am restored, bright-eyed in this community. And yet, wide-awake, I am disturbed too often. The call of Christ is welcome, and I grab it as shelter, and yet, There is … Continue reading →

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My Letter to Myself February 2012

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Tom Bolton

When I was young, did I even listen to me? Sometimes I heard and sometimes I listened to some, and sometimes to me. I heard and tucked far back, because it hurt to listen, to hear. And now in the … Continue reading →

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