The Voice, August 31, 2020

Dear Friends,  One thing that I have missed immensely during these past months is the regular practice of Holy Communion. This special meal that reminds us of the death of Jesus and unites us together as the body of Christ is an essential practice of the people called...

Waiting For What’s Next

“THE WAITING” Waiting For What’s Next First United Methodist Church, Clinton MS At the Ascension of Jesus, he tells the disciples to go back to Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit to give them power and direction. They return home and commit themselves to...

The Voice, August 24, 2020

​Dear Friends, It was wonderful to see people inside the building for worship once again this past Sunday. While worship still looks different (with masks and social distancing) its a tangible reminder of the presence of Christ in the gathered community.  Thank you to...

Waiting in our Grief

When Lazarus gets sick, his sisters Mary and Martha leap into action. Faced with illness and death they do all they can, even calling out to Jesus for help. None of it work and Lazarus dies. As they wait in their grief, Jesus comes and weeps with them. But that is not...

The Voice, August 17, 2020

Dear Friends, It was wonderful to see people inside the building for worship once again this past Sunday. While worship still looks different (with masks and social distancing) its a tangible reminder of the presence of Christ in the gathered community. Thank you to...