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Vacation Bible School Memories
Similar to most children who grow up in this church, I imagine, I have a lot of amazing memories from Vacation Bible School over the...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Guest Preacher Bishop Janice Huie
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Aug 8, 20241 min read


Notewriters
Texting, emailing and phone calls are wonderful, but it is so very special to receive a beautiful handwritten card from someone who...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Aug 8, 20241 min read


Rooted Good Futures Team Update
The team is actively pursuing conversations with neighboring businesses and churches as we use the “I-Spy” tool provided by the Rooted...

Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 1, 20241 min read


Structural Collaboration
Hi friends, As we celebrate this church’s ministry over the last 150 years, we give thanks for those persons who helped dream, plan,...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Crafting a Better World
When I first walked into the MUMC Craft Group it was a beehive of activity in my want-to-be artist heaven. Bins filled with beautifully...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jul 18, 20242 min read


Guest Speaker Bishop Huie
Hi friends, Summer is moving quickly as we complete a wonderful week of Vacation Bible School and look forward to our continuing...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jul 18, 20241 min read


Camp Firelight (VBS 2024)
This year, our Vacation Bible School theme was “Camp Firelight,” which meant our Campers were heading out to Camp Firelight with their...

Kim Carroll
Jul 18, 20242 min read
July Update on 150 Celebration Prep
The Sesquicentennial 150th Anniversary Committee members have worked tirelessly since last year to bring fun activities to celebrate our...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jul 18, 20241 min read


Guest Preacher David McNitzky
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely come to you and bring you up out of this land to the land that...

David McNitzky
Jul 11, 20241 min read


God Makes Beautiful Things
The band Gungor sings, "You make beautiful things out of the dust....You make beautiful things out of us." This melody comes to mind when...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jul 11, 20242 min read


Broadway on 1626
Thanks to the vision and creative talents of Suzanne and Dennis Holcomb, the Sanctuary choir (along with a few other musical members of...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Sanctuary Stained Glass, Part 3
Hidden Windows (After much inspection and consideration, this author is speculating that the windows in the hallway next to the Choral...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jun 27, 20242 min read


Reminiscing on the 2024 Youth Mission Trip
Greetings Friends, I hope you are enjoying this season of early summer. For me, it is a season of conferencing with colleagues, work...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 27, 20243 min read


Sound Advice
On June 15, 2024, musical talents of the church came together to present a series of musical words of wisdom at "Sound Advice." This was...
mark27432
Jun 20, 20241 min read


Sanctuary Stained Glass, Part 2
There are three areas that were originally planned to have stained glass windows that are hidden from most of the congregation’s view...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jun 20, 20242 min read


Alex's Lemonade Stand 2024
Every year our church participates in the Alex's Lemonade Stand fundraiser! Alex's Lemonade Stand is a fundraiser started by a young girl...

Kim Carroll
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Annual Conference 2024
Hi Friends, We are just back from Corpus Christi and the Annual Conference meeting of almost 700 clergy and laity delegates representing...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Sanctuary Stained Glass, Part 1
You must look up to see the beauty of the stained glass with their white lines embellished with golden lines in the form of curves and...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Parlor Windows
Our present sanctuary was built between two existing buildings. This created the “bell room” that has no windows and a parlor with...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jun 6, 20241 min read
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