By Beth Ann Olesen Ask anyone who knows me: I am a planner. I think through every second of every...
New Life Notes
May 8, 2019May 8, 2019
Three Requirements for Vacation
By Ward Shope This year we’re going to Lake Chautauqua. I know people who are going to the great Northwest...
May 1, 2019May 1, 2019
Youth Group Parents’ Night
By Tim Shaw A couple months ago, parents were invited to attend Senior High Youth Group. While the snacks were...
April 17, 2019April 17, 2019
Why Friday is Good Friday
By Ward Shope At some point when we were teaching our children to drive, we would remind them that the...
April 10, 2019April 10, 2019
Sarah Was Seen – And So Am I
By Beth Ann Olesen This past weekend, I had the true honor and pleasure of fellowshipping with the women of...
April 2, 2019April 1, 2019
When Words Are Not Enough
By Debbie Shope Sometimes, words just fail. As an introvert, I frequently struggle to put thoughts and feelings into words,...
March 26, 2019March 25, 2019
Winter Senior High Retreat
The Sr. High Winter Retreat took place from February 15-17, 2019 By Rose This year was my first year going...
March 19, 2019March 19, 2019
Speaking the Truth in Love
By Ward Shope I had not slept well the night before. Today was the day we had designated to discuss...
March 5, 2019March 4, 2019
Generosity
By Ward Shope 29 So the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living...
February 12, 2019February 12, 2019
The Sacrifice of Love
By Ward Shope For four years, I was starry-eyed for Lois Leaman. I don’t think I ever spoke a word...
February 6, 2019February 6, 2019
A Shepherd’s Task: New Life’s Session Retreat
By Ward Shope Most of us can handle a little polite chit-chat. In Philadelphia, the question, “What about those (fill...
January 22, 2019January 22, 2019
“Let Me Be Empty”
By Ward Shope On New Year’s Eve, members of the early Methodist movement would gather together to give thanks to...