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Regular posts from the pastor.

Weekly Greeting from Pastor Mark

Dear Friends, I am sorry to say our telephone system is down. Sometime during the weekend, we lost our 327-6377 line due to trouble outside the church on the trunk line. The repairman was here Wednesday and will return today. Hopefully, the problem will be resolved.  Also, our website has been under construction for some…

Weekly Greeting from Pastor Mark

Dear Friends,What a beautiful day it is. I hope you can enjoy the sunshine and warm temperatures. Take a walk, sit in the sunshine and enjoy a wonderful spring day, It’ll do you good.Our Operation Back Pack crew has served well this school year. Those who pickup and provide the food, packers and those who…

Weekly Greeting from Pastor Mark

Dear Friends,I am excited about the coming Sundays. This week we celebrate the ascension of Jesus followed by Pentecost next week. There are promises and assignments by Jesus to his disciples and the power of God is demonstrated in multiple ways. The birth of the church is celebrated and the completion of Jesus’s passion is…

Weekly Greeting from Pastor Mark

Dear Friends,What a great evening last night with Lindley Creek Bluegrass and Barbecue. We chowed down with brisket, pulled pork, and chicken along with yummy sides. Yum. I hope you were able to attend in person or via the Internet. It may be on our website so check it out. A big thank you to…

Weekly Greeting from Pastor Mark

Dear Friends,It is a great day and hopefully, the weekend will continue with great springtime weather.I have two reminders for you:First is the Painting with the Stars is Saturday, May 6th 11a.m to 1 p.m. next to Ellbee’s on Main Street. Carole Ann Robertson will be one of the Stars so stop by and support…

Weekly Greeting from Pastor Mark

Dear Friends, I am happy to be home from delivering a piano to Austin, TX. Sarah wanted to continue playing the piano Chris played in her childhood. It was a good trip and all went well. The piano is safely resting in Sarah’s home waiting to be tuned and enjoyed.Thank you Rev. Anselm Williams for…

Weekly Greeting from Pastor Mark

Dear Friends, I am excited for the coming days and especially this coming Sunday. Our bell ensemble the Rolling Tones will be in worship during our 9 a.m. service. I love those tones put together by many hands, it’s amazing. Our week at Mary Martha has been busy and it’s almost over so stop by…

Weekly Greeting from Pastor Mark

Dear Friends, What a beautiful day! The sun is shining and the temperature is rising. It’s not going to be warm like springtime but it’ll be better than it has been. Talk a walk, go for a drive but get out and enjoy the sunshine. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning so we’re in…

Weekly Greeting from Pastor Mark

Dear Friends – The big snow went south but the cold wind of the north stayed with us so stay warm as best you can. Brrrrrr, I’ll be glad when springtime arrives. This week we will read from John 10:1-11. It’s the fifth Sunday of January so our youth will participate in each service. I…

Weekly Greeting from Pastor Mark

It’s that time of year when giving statements and tax forms are distributed. I hope you are getting an early start and finding the documents that you need. What better time to share some insight with you on how your gifts to WUMC are recorded and managed. As you can see, many people are needed…