What does it actually COST to be a Christian? No, we’re not talking about tithing! We’re talking about commitment. We’re talking about...

Cindy and I will be taking some vacation time over the next two weeks. A little rest & relation is importance for us all. Note that Jesus...

Next Sunday (Dec. 10), we’ll be turning in our pledge cards for 2024. Pledge cards are included in today’s bulletins, and you should...

One of the great ironies of COVID was the phrase “social distancing,” which became synonymous with the epidemic. The idea was that we...

The story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman is the longest encounter between Jesus and another individual in the Gospel of John. In fact,...

BACK FROM THE ETERNAL CITY! We had a wonderful trip to Rome with John & Ginny Ramage. Going to Rome reminds us that there is much, much...

Cindy and I will be traveling to Rome later this week. Please pray for our safety, and for Ginny and John Ramage, who will also be going....

We are so blessed to serve here with you in Petersburg, and we give thanks every day for your love, faith, service, and generosity. May...

Most of us remember trying to tune in a radio station on an old car radio. You’d turn the dial and there was a lot of noise until you got...

There was a welcome moment at last night’s Oscar ceremony that deserves mention. And no – I’m not talking about Will Smith’s slap of...

I saw this question posted the other day on social media. So I thought I would address it here. Thankfully, we live in the age of...

I've seen many blogs and Facebook posts about how the coronavirus has given us time to connect with God, time to be introspective. This...

A Vision for PUMC A church member called a pastor and asked for a meeting. When the meeting took place, the pastor was surprised to learn...

Several years ago, a church where I was serving formed a building team that undertook projects around town for the less fortunate. We did...

Cindy and I just wanted to thank you for all that you have done for us since (and before) our arrival. You have done a great deal of work...