Sabbath and Religion

We often talk about Christianity in these terms: “It’s a relationship, not a religion.”  I know what we mean when we say that, but I think we are throwing the baby out with the bath water when we do.  The command to “keep the Sabbath” is...
Your Calling & Freedom

Your Calling & Freedom

This past Sunday we started our sermon series on “Your Calling.”  Over the next 8 weeks, we’ll look at who we are called to be and what we are called to do.  One topic that will not make our series, but is an important one to consider is that of...
The New Year

The New Year

Good-bye, 2018…hello, 2019. It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. Like us, I’m sure your year has included a lot of change. When 2018 arrived, I would not have believed that we would be moving to Bolton. I would not have believed that...
The Christmas Eve Tradition in Bolton

The Christmas Eve Tradition in Bolton

For as many years as anyone can remember, the people of Bolton take a break on a busy Christmas Eve and attend the Christmas Eve Communion Service at Memorial United Methodist Church. This is a time in Bolton where families come together and participate. Communion is...