The Ripple Effect!

The wisdom of Proverbs 11:25 reframes for us how our actions, great or small affect the world around us, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” …

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Litany of Gratitude

As we prepare our hearts and minds for Thanksgiving Day I offer the following: Generous God, for the abundance of your blessings to us day by day and year by…

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HPCUMC Stephen Ministers

Hyde Park Community UMC is blessed with many wonderful life-giving and transforming ministries. Each and every one of the ministries is a vital part of who we are as a…

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Together We Make a Difference . . .

I pray that this finds you healthy, safe and blessed! The mission and ministry of HPCUMC/Warehouse strives to deepen our relationship with God and one another.  From our weekly worship…

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The Ultimate Dragon Slayer

Most of us remember a fairy tale or two that involves a fire-breathing dragon.  For “Games of Thrones” fans how can we forget Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion, those awesome fiery-breathing…

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Happiness Is

David Beloit wrote the following lyrics that I remember singing as a child.  Here are a few of my favorite lines: “Happiness is two kinds of ice cream Finding your…

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The Ripple Effect

Greetings in the name of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ!  We pray that this finds you healthy, safe and blessed! The mission and ministry of HPCUMC/Warehouse strives to deepen our…

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The Ripple Effect

In our Gospel lesson for this Sunday (Mark 10:32-35) we find two of the disciples jockeying for power and glory, and the other ten are “angry.”  Jesus, as only Jesus…

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A Lesson from Bart

One of the most powerful stories of healing in the gospel of Mark is found in Chapter 10:  Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, has a powerful encounter with Jesus.  Layers…

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