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When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12

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Sunday, September 13, 2026 – Holy Communion

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Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/global-methodist-church-general-conference-2026","title":"Global Methodist Church General Conference 2026","summary":"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18","date_modified":"2026-08-26T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/questions","html_content":"

Matthew 7:7 – Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find.

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/questions","title":"Questions???","summary":"Matthew 7:7 – Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find.","date_modified":"2026-08-19T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/childlike-faith","html_content":"

People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hi...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/childlike-faith","title":"Childlike Faith","summary":"People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hi...","date_modified":"2026-08-12T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-meaning-matters","html_content":"

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. – Proverbs 19:10

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-meaning-matters","title":"The Meaning Matters","summary":"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. – Proverbs 19:10","date_modified":"2026-08-05T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/a-few-thoughts","html_content":"

I quote from the Apostle Paul, his words found in Philippians 4:8: “—think about such things.” This is 100% out of context, but I want you to read these few thoughts. Only one might need any thought whatsoever. Maybe two...

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I have written about and we have advertised the New Room Conference for quite some time, and I would love for you to have an opportunity to go. The event is:

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/new-room-2026","title":"New Room 2026","summary":"I have written about and we have advertised the New Room Conference for quite some time, and I would love for you to have an opportunity to go. The event is:","date_modified":"2026-07-22T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/living-with-a-pure-heart","html_content":"

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sust...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/living-with-a-pure-heart","title":"Living with a Pure Heart","summary":"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sust...","date_modified":"2026-07-15T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-importance-of-the-body-of-christ","html_content":"

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. – 1 Peter 2:9

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-importance-of-the-body-of-christ","title":"The Importance of the Body of Christ","summary":"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. – 1 Peter 2:9","date_modified":"2026-07-08T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/freedom","html_content":"

But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are bein...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/freedom","title":"Freedom","summary":"But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are bein...","date_modified":"2026-07-01T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/biblical-foundation-of-faith","html_content":"

To discuss the fundamental principles of our faith, a place to start is to consider what Biblical faith truly means. Let’s start with the most familiar biblical definition of faith:

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Over the next seven weeks, I am going to be preaching a sermon series on the things we believe about our faith which are foundational and non-negotiable. We will not cover every single possible topic, but many that are e...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-apostles%E2%80%99-creed-foundations-of-our-faith","title":"The Apostles’ Creed: Foundations of Our Faith","summary":"Over the next seven weeks, I am going to be preaching a sermon series on the things we believe about our faith which are foundational and non-negotiable. We will not cover every single possible topic, but many that are e...","date_modified":"2026-06-17T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-bride-of-christ","html_content":"

Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared a...

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Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. – A...

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When John Wesley birthed Methodist, he birthed a concept which gathered Methodists in various groups on a regular basis. One of those groups gathered once a year and became known as Annual Conference and Methodist from a...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/north-alabama-annual-conference-1","title":"North Alabama Annual Conference","summary":"When John Wesley birthed Methodist, he birthed a concept which gathered Methodists in various groups on a regular basis. One of those groups gathered once a year and became known as Annual Conference and Methodist from a...","date_modified":"2026-05-27T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/pentecost","html_content":"

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be ton...

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I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. – 2 Timothy 1:5

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/thoughts-on-mother%E2%80%99s-day","title":"Thoughts on Mother’s Day","summary":"I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. – 2 Timothy 1:5","date_modified":"2026-05-13T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/cleaning-out-and-starting-over","html_content":"

Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. – 1 Corinthians 5:7

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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom thr...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/god%E2%80%99s-chosen-people","title":"God’s Chosen People","summary":"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom thr...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/that-you-may-believe","html_content":"

Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may ...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/that-you-may-believe","title":"That You May Believe","summary":"Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may ...","date_modified":"2026-04-22T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/in-between","html_content":"

Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross DAILY and follow me. – Luke 9:23

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Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. - Ps. 100:4-5

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/a-heart-of-gratitude","title":"A Heart of Gratitude","summary":"Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. - Ps. 100:4-5","date_modified":"2026-04-08T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-precious-lamb","html_content":"

I have never lived on an animal farm, a farm of any type for that matter, and have no real knowledge of raising a large number of animals, whether it is cows, horses, chickens or hogs. However, I can imagine the difficul...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-precious-lamb","title":"The Precious Lamb","summary":"I have never lived on an animal farm, a farm of any type for that matter, and have no real knowledge of raising a large number of animals, whether it is cows, horses, chickens or hogs. However, I can imagine the difficul...","date_modified":"2026-04-01T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/a-moment-of-glory","html_content":"

The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whol...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/a-moment-of-glory","title":"A Moment of Glory","summary":"The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whol...","date_modified":"2026-03-25T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/rebuilding-pray-first","html_content":"

They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” When I heard these things, I...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/rebuilding-pray-first","title":"Rebuilding? Pray First","summary":"They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” When I heard these things, I...","date_modified":"2026-03-18T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Cnew-room%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-a-great-event-to-consider","html_content":"

New Room is a conference centered around spiritual renewal in people’s hearts and lives and awakening in the church. I have attended for many years and rarely miss. We had six ladies besides myself and Lori attended last...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Cnew-room%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-a-great-event-to-consider","title":"“New Room” – A Great Event to Consider","summary":"New Room is a conference centered around spiritual renewal in people’s hearts and lives and awakening in the church. I have attended for many years and rarely miss. We had six ladies besides myself and Lori attended last...","date_modified":"2026-03-11T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/no-coincidence","html_content":"

So he (Jesus) came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about no...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/no-coincidence","title":"No Coincidence","summary":"So he (Jesus) came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about no...","date_modified":"2026-03-04T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/being-on-the-list","html_content":"

One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles: Simon (whom he...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/being-on-the-list","title":"Being on the List","summary":"One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles: Simon (whom he...","date_modified":"2026-02-25T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/ash-wednesday","html_content":"

Blow the trumpet in Zion, declare a holy fast, call a sacred assembly. Gather the people, consecrate the assembly; - Joel 2:15-16

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\"In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” – Luke 15:10

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/rejoicing-and-celebrating","title":"Rejoicing and Celebrating","summary":"\"In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” – Luke 15:10","date_modified":"2026-02-11T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-reason-global-missions-matter","html_content":"

When Lori and I moved to Wilmore, Kentucky, in 1981 so that I could attend seminary, I really had no idea what to expect or what would unfold over the next three years. What I did have was the spiritual context which got...

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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/ice-snow-bitter-cold-and-tornadoes","title":"Ice, Snow, Bitter Cold and Tornadoes","summary":"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17","date_modified":"2026-01-28T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/biblical-hospitality","html_content":"

Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. – Hebrews 13:2

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/biblical-hospitality","title":"Biblical Hospitality","summary":"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. – Hebrews 13:2","date_modified":"2026-01-21T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-%E2%80%9Cwhy%E2%80%9D-of-a-global-impact-celebration","html_content":"

Last week I was having an email conversation with one of our Mission Partners, Laurentiu Grigore Timis from Romania, serving with Hope and Light Association Ministry. We were working out the details so that he could brin...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-%E2%80%9Cwhy%E2%80%9D-of-a-global-impact-celebration","title":"The “Why” of a Global Impact Celebration","summary":"Last week I was having an email conversation with one of our Mission Partners, Laurentiu Grigore Timis from Romania, serving with Hope and Light Association Ministry. We were working out the details so that he could brin...","date_modified":"2026-01-14T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/reaching-the-world-with-the-gospel","html_content":"

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/reaching-the-world-with-the-gospel","title":"Reaching the World with the Gospel","summary":"Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...","date_modified":"2026-01-07T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/moving-forward-from-christmas-day","html_content":"

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). – Matthew 1:23

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So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-awe-and-wonder-of-christmas-eve","title":"The Awe and Wonder of Christmas Eve","summary":"So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married...","date_modified":"2025-12-17T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Cgazing-upon-god%E2%80%9D","html_content":"

O come, let us adore Him;

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Cgazing-upon-god%E2%80%9D","title":"Gazing Upon God","summary":"O come, let us adore Him;","date_modified":"2025-12-10T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-christian-year-and-liturgical-colors","html_content":"

Growing up in Tuscumbia First Methodist Church, I noticed that the colors on the Altar changed from time to time. I had no idea what that meant, only that it happened. Somewhere along the way, maybe in Confirmation Class...

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A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Cpreparation%E2%80%9D","title":"“Preparation”","summary":"A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of...","date_modified":"2025-11-25T14:19:08Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Ci-sing-praises-to-your-name%E2%80%9D","html_content":"

I sing praises to your name, O Lord,

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Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:7

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Revival is upon us, and I don’t want you to miss it. We begin, “Ignite, Pursue A Passion,” this Sunday morning and continue through Tuesday night. Our prayer is that God ignites a passion in our heart for a movement of t...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/don%E2%80%99t-miss-it","title":"Don’t Miss It!","summary":"Revival is upon us, and I don’t want you to miss it. We begin, “Ignite, Pursue A Passion,” this Sunday morning and continue through Tuesday night. Our prayer is that God ignites a passion in our heart for a movement of t...","date_modified":"2025-11-05T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/expectations","html_content":"

As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not. – Romans 4:17

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/expectations","title":"Expectations","summary":"As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not. – Romans 4:17","date_modified":"2025-10-29T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-mystery-of-god","html_content":"

However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” – the things God has prepared for those who love him—these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spiri...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-mystery-of-god","title":"The Mystery of God","summary":"However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” – the things God has prepared for those who love him—these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spiri...","date_modified":"2025-10-22T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/welcoming-versus-friendly-and-the-myth-of-perception","html_content":"

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. – Romans 12:13

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/welcoming-versus-friendly-and-the-myth-of-perception","title":"Welcoming versus Friendly and the Myth of Perception","summary":"Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. – Romans 12:13","date_modified":"2025-10-15T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/check-up","html_content":"

We take our cars to a service center for check-ups. We call it getting the oil changed but much more is checked other than just the oil. When we go to the dentist for a check-up, our teeth are cleaned and everything in ...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/check-up","title":"Check-Up!","summary":" We take our cars to a service center for check-ups. We call it getting the oil changed but much more is checked other than just the oil. When we go to the dentist for a check-up, our teeth are cleaned and everything in ...","date_modified":"2025-10-08T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/world-communion-sunday","html_content":"

In my first ten years of pastoral ministry, I had served a large church as an associate, and two medium-sized churches as the only pastor. In all three, we celebrated Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month just ...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/world-communion-sunday","title":"World Communion Sunday","summary":"In my first ten years of pastoral ministry, I had served a large church as an associate, and two medium-sized churches as the only pastor. In all three, we celebrated Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month just ...","date_modified":"2025-10-01T10:00:00Z"}]}