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Excited that We are Sent

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am excited about Missions at First United Methodist Church, where I am a member and disciple of Jesus. Last Saturday, we had an awesome visit with folks at God’s Kidz in the Hood, and we made some sandwiches for … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Nativity Set

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Tom Bolton

In the message at First United Methodist Church of West Allis this past Sunday, we contemplated a few of the lessons we learn by pondering the scripture associated with some of the main characters that we see as we look … 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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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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The Waves Do Circle Me

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I wrote early this morning while I was working at the Divine Intervention cold weather ministry, and after finally spending some time editing my responses to John Wesley’s questions. The Waves Do Circle Me I hear new waves this morning … Continue reading →

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Today’s Disciples

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Tom Bolton

One of my favorite activities over the past two years has been to facilitate sessions of the Basic Lay Servant Class for new and mature Methodists in the Metro District of Milwaukee.  We call that course Today’s Disciples, and it … Continue reading →

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Longest Night 2010

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Tom Bolton

Longest Night Service From Tuesday- December 21, 2010 First United Methodist Church of West Allis  One of the first services I helped design after being certified as a Lay Servant in the United Methodist Church was the Longest Night Service … Continue reading →

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