by admin | May 25, 2016 | FBC Stories, Youth |
It was one of those phone calls that freezes time around you. One where even the “How have you been?” is laden with foreshadowing. Hi, Steve. How have you been? Ron! It’s great to hear from you again! I’ve got some bad news that I thought you would want...
by admin | Apr 27, 2016 | FBC Stories, Youth |
Last Wednesday night I asked the youth to wander quietly around the front yard of FBC, to soak in the beauty surrounding them, and then to write a prayer (on the back of these cards) thanking God for providing for their needs. This all blossomed from a portion of an...
by admin | Nov 27, 2015 | Community, FBC Stories, Mission Moments
“I’m blessed!” she said, adding cream to her coffee. A smile warmed her face in direct contradiction to the frigid 27° temperature that she had just escaped through the doors of Grace UMC. But her acknowledgement wasn’t contingent upon the hot coffee she gratefully...
by admin | Apr 21, 2014 | Romania Choir Mission Tour, Youth - Missions |
Finally. Squinting in the bright morning light in the Frankfort airport, we’re fighting the haze of being up since 2AM (after maybe 2 hours sleep), but although they walked like zombies this morning, some coffee, a pastry, and the promise of only one more...
by admin | Apr 19, 2014 | Romania Choir Mission Tour, Youth - Missions |
Working with the Roma people I have been able to see God’s light shining and have learned about their families, what music they listen to, and just about anything you can act out. As we sang our songs, I watched the Romas and every single person was smiling and having...