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Challenge, Conflict, Confusion, and Community
March 1st, 2023
As I write this article, the Virginia Annual Conference has just finished its second Annual Conference special session to vote on 34 churches to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. While it... Read More
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Wind
March 1st, 2023
As March approaches, those of us who live near the Bay have learned to expect strong winds, even Nor’easters, to buffet us, causing limbs to fall and bodies of water to overflow. One of the first thin... Read More
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Financial Fundamentals February 2023
February 1st, 2023
This report briefly addresses finances at FUMC Fox Hill. The latest weekly and year-to-date information is in the weekly bulletin available at the church or through the link on our web site.Thanks to ... Read More
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Preparation
February 1st, 2023
How is it that I am always preparing for something—the holidays, doing taxes (ugh), planning a big 50th birthday for a family member, and, oh yes, a marriage. These all take time, planning, and commit... Read More
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Disa-what?”
February 1st, 2023
Those of you who watch or read news closely, and/or who have friends in other United Methodist churches have probably heard the word “Disaffiliation” in the recent past. Disaffiliation refers to the p... Read More
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Financial Fundamentals January 2023
January 1st, 2023
This report briefly addresses finances at FUMC Fox Hill. The latest weekly and year-to-date information is in the weekly bulletin available at the church or through the link on our web site.While it i... Read More
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Light
January 1st, 2023
In this time of the shortest day of the year, some things still seem lighter and brighter – the stars at night, sparkling frost and snow, sunlight dancing on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. I have a... Read More
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Breathe
January 1st, 2023
Thanks to your efforts, God’s grace, and our community, 2022 was a blessed year in many ways. We continue to grow one person at a time, and while we continue to say goodbye to too many people, we are ... Read More
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Outreach Leads to Witness
July 26th, 2021
OUTREACH LEADS TO WITNESS“Birthed by God.” That is how Becky Holland describes Pure Water Ministry, and God’s calling her to service.Becky experienced her call at a business meeting in 2000 at Columbi... Read More
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Wrestle
June 4th, 2021
Wrestle. In my younger days I was a fan of professional wrestling. My teen age friend Stimp and I went to Richmond to see I don’t remember who, wrestle. We hitchhike back home in the wee hours of the... Read More
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Comfort
June 3rd, 2021
Comfort. We think about finding comfort in the shelter of our own homes. This is where we can be ourselves and relax. We think about the comfort of our beds when we are tired and sleepy. We think abou... Read More
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Friend
June 2nd, 2021
Friend. There are all kinds of friends. Some close, some not so close. Then there are acquaintances who could develop into friends. Don’t forget that the world is full of people who could well become ... Read More