Posts in Category: Mary’s Blog

A Thought: “What are you Going to Do?” I’m getting that question a lot lately. It’s understandable to hear that question, as I’ve multi-tasked for awhile now, like many of us—My answer is basically: “ That’s the beauty of retirement: I don’t have to have a plan.” I’ve got things I’m hoping to do, but no set ‘Plan.’ And, that’s […]

A Thought: God is Present in the House! Yesterday in LAUNCH worship, God’s Presence was felt in a mighty way. From the music, to the prayers, to the presentations of heartfelt words, to the puppets for children, to the two new young families joining, to the Holy Spirit taking over my message, to the applause and standing ovation, through the […]

A Thought: My Last LAUNCH. Today is one more ‘Last’ for the books. In August of 2018, and incredibly talented young man, Caleb Conrad, joined our staff as our Director of Contemporary Praise and Worship. With my encouragement, he took that worship service and revamped it. It ‘Launched’ into something more powerful and worshipful. He reminded us Jesus told the […]

A Thought: Not Alone. Do you have a challenge? If you’re part of the human race, you do. God created us with innermost strength—to achieve; conquer; focus and build resilience in character. But God never intended us to do any of this ALONE. That’s why He sent us Christ to help us in guiding us in daily living and help […]

A Thought: Everyone Needs Faith. So many things in life we can’t predict or see. God did not design us to see into the future. If that was the design, we would have no need for God or for Faith. Then, there would be no relationship. But God Who created us , DOES Desire to be in relationship with us; […]