Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Forum
This Sunday we'll conclude our study of The Crusades. If you were hoping for a brief summary of that historic time period, this would be a good Sunday to come. We'll discuss the sixth and seventh crusades and then summarize the entire event.
Next Sunday we'll switch gears and begin a six week study of the book Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and Easter. Copies of the book will be available this Sunday - $12 each. The readings are written by a variety of authors and our discussion of them is sure to be though-provoking.
I hope you'll consider joining us for Forum during Lent.
Tracy
Next Sunday we'll switch gears and begin a six week study of the book Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and Easter. Copies of the book will be available this Sunday - $12 each. The readings are written by a variety of authors and our discussion of them is sure to be though-provoking.
I hope you'll consider joining us for Forum during Lent.
Tracy
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Thursday Morning
A few things are on my mind this morning:
Continue to pray for Joe Henry. He's been in HRMC this week fighting pneumonia. He'll be released today to rest at home and he still needs our prayers.
Merle has her new cast on and is continuing to mend from her broken wrist.
Jack and Delphene are continuing his recuperation in Belton at their daughter's home. They'll be back in Hereford in a few weeks.
We heard Sunday that Bobby Owen has a broken arm. Bettye, too, is having some health issues. Please keep them in your prayers.
Book group resumed last night after the holiday break. We've just barely started the new book (see below), so if you want to join us, please do. For next week we need to read through page 80.
Continue to pray for our upcoming leadership change. And share a word of appreciation with Cliff and Natalie - they've done an excellent job for us this year!
Finally, I have some exciting news to share. We're going to have a Pastoral Intern this summer. Jaime Steiert McGlothlin has asked to spend the summer with us to learn and minister. She is a student at Truett Theological Seminary (Baylor) and an internship is part of their curriculum. Jaime, of course, is the daughter of Jim and Kerrie Steiert. She and I are already beginning to plan the summer and I think we're in for a great few months. She does not expect financial compensation in this arrangement, though I do hope we'll consider taking a love-offering for her at the end of the summer. I know you'll welcome Jaime warmly when she begins worshipping with us mid-May.
It's a busy time of year for everyone, but I am overjoyed at all the opportunities that are before us. If I haven't told you lately, please know how true it is that
I am so glad to be your pastor,
Tracy
Continue to pray for Joe Henry. He's been in HRMC this week fighting pneumonia. He'll be released today to rest at home and he still needs our prayers.
Merle has her new cast on and is continuing to mend from her broken wrist.
Jack and Delphene are continuing his recuperation in Belton at their daughter's home. They'll be back in Hereford in a few weeks.
We heard Sunday that Bobby Owen has a broken arm. Bettye, too, is having some health issues. Please keep them in your prayers.
Book group resumed last night after the holiday break. We've just barely started the new book (see below), so if you want to join us, please do. For next week we need to read through page 80.
Continue to pray for our upcoming leadership change. And share a word of appreciation with Cliff and Natalie - they've done an excellent job for us this year!
Finally, I have some exciting news to share. We're going to have a Pastoral Intern this summer. Jaime Steiert McGlothlin has asked to spend the summer with us to learn and minister. She is a student at Truett Theological Seminary (Baylor) and an internship is part of their curriculum. Jaime, of course, is the daughter of Jim and Kerrie Steiert. She and I are already beginning to plan the summer and I think we're in for a great few months. She does not expect financial compensation in this arrangement, though I do hope we'll consider taking a love-offering for her at the end of the summer. I know you'll welcome Jaime warmly when she begins worshipping with us mid-May.
It's a busy time of year for everyone, but I am overjoyed at all the opportunities that are before us. If I haven't told you lately, please know how true it is that
I am so glad to be your pastor,
Tracy
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Book Group
Wednesday Book Group will return on Wednesday, January 16th! Our next book is sure to lead to very interesting discussions! It is:
Copies should be available Sunday the 13th. If you've always wanted to try book group and never have, why not try with this book? We'd love to have you!
Tracy
Copies should be available Sunday the 13th. If you've always wanted to try book group and never have, why not try with this book? We'd love to have you!
Tracy
The Crusades
("Return from the Crusade" by Karl Friedrich Lessing)
This Sunday in Forum we begin a study of The Crusades. This time period seems to be one that most of us know very little about, and yet we are fascinated by it.
The course is going to be taught using an online resource. Those who might want to read ahead can find the material HERE. The information is provided by E.L. Skip Knox, history professor at Boise State University.
I hope you'll join us for this informative discussion. I'm sure we'll find it interesting!
Tracy
