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Living Beyond Closed Doors

It is an interesting detail in the Gospel of John, that on Easter evening, after Jesus was raised from the dead, after several disciples had visited the empty tomb and after Jesus had encountered Mary Magdalene in the garden by the tomb, the disciples were hiding behind locked doors out of fear.  Despite the magnificent display of God’s resurrection power—the fact that God had conquered death, raised Jesus from the dead and freed him from the tomb—the disciples had locked themselves away from the world and lived in fear.  Though they were searching for security in that locked room, they actually became imprisoned by their fear.

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    Since 1782, caring and faithful people have gathered as the congregation of First United Methodist Church.  We continue that tradition of offering God's love and a place for people to gather for support and spiritual growth.  Because we believe that God speaks to people in different ways there are two styles of worship offered each Sunday morning.  At 8:30 a.m., a contemporary service is offered for those who enjoy a more casual atmosphere, a praise band, and contemporary music.  At 11:00 a.m. a traditional service is offered in the sanctuary.  The beauty of the stained glass windows and a full pipe organ enhance this worship opportunity.

›› Fishing with Father - Fishing Brings Us Together
    As I grew older my dad and grew further apart. I became a liberal he remained a conservative. He thought college a waist of time, to me it was an important goal to finish college. He wanted me to work the way to the top as he did in his field and I wanted a different life as a professional chef. There were times when all we said was hello while I visited my mother. When I came in town to visit her he would leave. There was a time when we did not speak for years. One of the many things I've learned in life is that it is far better to put some things behind you and forgive others. So it came
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