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From Denial to True Discipleship
Peter responded, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” At that very moment, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. The...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Apr 172 min read


Moving Towards what is Hard
Holy Week is almost upon us. As a United Methodist, I love this week. I did not practice Lent growing up. Only the Catholics in our...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Apr 102 min read


the Spirit of Life
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Apr 32 min read


St. Andrew's Preschool is Now St. Andrew's Academy
“Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Learning” “Teach children how they should live, they will remember it all their life.” Proverbs 22:6...
Kathy Grant
Mar 271 min read


Transformation.
“Don’t even begin to think that I have come to do away with the Law and the Prophets. I haven’t come to do away with them but to fulfill...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Mar 202 min read


Peace Leads to Joy
"The Lord is for me—I won’t be afraid. What can anyone do to me?” Psalm 118:6 CEB Today I am happy. It is interesting what makes us happy...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Mar 142 min read


The Point of Our Return
‘Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax-collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Mar 63 min read


Reach.
I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. 1 Corinthians 9:23 NIV In this passage, the Apostle Paul...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Feb 274 min read


Is Your Heart Open to Heal?
There is story in the Book of John that talks about two women whose brother has died. Jesus comes to them, but not in enough time to save...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Feb 202 min read


#LetLoveRule
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not...
Rev. Gary Rideout
Feb 132 min read


Riled Up with Compassion
“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Feb 62 min read


Be Still and Know
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Jan 302 min read


Jesus Is Lord.
As of Monday, we have a new president. Unfortunately, we continue to be a deeply divided country. I had the opportunity to hear a...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Jan 242 min read


Answering the Prophetic Call
“…weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 NIV The year of 2024 was a tough year for many. Three...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Jan 162 min read


The Business of a New Year
When his parents saw him they were shocked. His mother said, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Listen! Your father and I have...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Jan 92 min read


A Noble Man of Faith
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of The United States of America Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble,...
Rev. Gary Rideout
Jan 22 min read


A Quieted Soul
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Are Your Roads Clear?
The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger...
Rev. Gary Rideout
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Blessed.
“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Dec 3, 20242 min read


the JOY of contentment
As I write my Friday Connection article this evening, I am loving traditions. This is only the second year for this tradition, but one of...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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