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It Is Finished
Passion is probably a more apt term for it, for during this week we remember the immense pain that Jesus endured on his way to the cross

Pastor Gary Rideout
Apr 2, 20213 min read


Stations of the Cross
Set aside some time to pause, to reflect, to read some Scripture, to consider the journey that Jesus took—for us, so that we might receive..
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Mar 19, 20212 min read


Jesus Wept
This week our daily readings of the book of John has included a great story about the death of Lazarus, chapter 11:1-44.
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Mar 12, 20212 min read


Through the Grace of God
He (Jesus) went on to say, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled him.” - John 6:65 As we, as a...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Mar 5, 20212 min read


The Glory of God
When Jesus speaks that he performed the miracle at the wedding in Cana, he did it to give glory to God.

Pastor Gary Rideout
Feb 26, 20213 min read


When You Pray
This week we are celebrating the beginning of the season of Lent, a time that has traditionally focused on giving, praying and fasting. This
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Feb 19, 20212 min read


What Is Our "Eye of a needle?"
The Christian author, Karen Moore, challenges us, in that we must ask ourselves the same question, “what is our eye of a needle?”

Pastor Gary Rideout
Feb 12, 20212 min read


A Noble Task
The COVID pandemic has brought on another pandemic in our community; a pandemic of isolation, loneliness, feelings of being overwhelmed and

Pastor Gary Rideout
Feb 5, 20212 min read


Remember the Sabbath
I think this year the Super Bowl is almost a Holy Event, but not for the reasons you would think. It is not a because the Tampa Bay...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Jan 29, 20212 min read


Standing on Shoulders
Yesterday I was so weepy. I honestly had not spent a lot of time thinking about the fact that we were going to have a female Vice...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Jan 22, 20212 min read


Faith Is Taking the First Step
As we are in the first 15 days of the new year, doesn’t it seem like 2021 is just an extension of 2020? As if today, Jan. 15, 2021 is...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jan 15, 20212 min read


God's Assurance
The Bible shouts out to us, that God is an ever-present help in our time of need.

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jan 8, 20212 min read


Put Your Hope in God's Faithful Promises
How often do you anticipate Gods’ faithfulness in your life? Are you anticipating God’s faithfulness in 2021?
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Dec 30, 20202 min read


Merry Christmas!
Jayne and I are so glad to be sharing our first Christmas with the St. Andrew’s UMC family. From the first moment that we find out that...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Dec 25, 20203 min read


The Gift That God Gives Us
I received a devotion today via email that contained an excerpt from L. B. E. Cowman’s classic book “Streams in the Desert,” originally...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Dec 18, 20202 min read


What Do You Buy the Person Who Has Everything?
All Christians read their Bible, right? Guess what? You are probably in the majority if you struggle to read scripture.
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Dec 11, 20202 min read


The Meaning of Advent Wreaths
The design of the Advent Wreath consists of four candles placed in a wreath that surrounds a larger middle candle.

Pastor Gary Rideout
Dec 4, 20202 min read


How Long, Oh Lord, How Long
When I wrestle with God, it says to me that I now know God loves me regardless of my complaint.
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Nov 27, 20202 min read


What We Do Best
So, we can ask ourselves the same in this time of crisis. While we are in the midst of this, let’s get back to what we as Christians do best

Pastor Gary Rideout
Nov 20, 20203 min read


Dry Bones, Hear the Word of the LORD
Sometimes the very thing we pull all our efforts into doesn’t seem to really make any difference.
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Oct 9, 20203 min read
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