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Devotional for November 23, 2022: One of the Bible’s intriguing “one liners” is a word about the threefold cord.  What is it, and can we as people of faith be known for OUR threefold cord?  Join retired pastor Mary Gay McKinney in pondering what we’re known for as followers of Jesus.
Devotional for October 12, 2022: It’s easy to let fear take hold. Our fears are different from those of ancient people. Still, we have them. They give us all the more reason to stick close to Christ and His Church! Join Mary Gay McKinney, retired pastor who makes UMCG her home, in walking today from fear into the healing ways of Jesus.
Devotional for September 7, 2022: When September began Pastor Rob shared his #HotSummerRecap. Mary Gay McKinney reflects on how she wants to and how we might respond to the good news he shared.
Devotional for August 31, 2022: As she transitions from staff to active volunteer, Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care, realizes she can’t ask “What Next?” without praying.
Devotional for August 24, 2022: If someone could return from the dead and tell their story, what might they tell us? Join our Coordinator of Congregational Care, Mary Gay McKinney, as she imagines what one woman who’s had that experience might say.
Devotional for August 17, 2022: Presence is an expansive word. Jesus is an expansive presence. Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care as she explores how the word and the WORD come together.
Devotional for August 10, 2022: Who me?! Who you?! Have an elevator speech ready? Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care in considering St. Peter’s elevator speech as an inspiration for ours.
Devotional for August 3, 2022: Words and how we use them change over time. What could it mean that Jesus appoints us?  What are we appointed to do and to be? Join our Coordinator of Congregational Care, Mary Gay McKinney, as she ponders and celebrates the hope from Jesus that does not disappoint!
Devotional for July 27, 2022: Jesus gave nicknames to James and his brother John. The gospels give us clues as to why he called them the Sons of Thunder. Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care in pondering what nickname Jesus might have for us.
Devotional for July 20, 2022: Our scriptures from time to time remind us that we were born “for such a time as this.” Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care who is pondering John’s challenge from last Sunday as to who and what we want to be in these times in which we live.
Devotional for July 13, 2022: Misunderstandings and resentments crop up when plans aren’t clear, and when we’re fearful of bringing things up. Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care as she ponders what might have happened if two women had had the conversation BEFORE dinner.
Devotional for July 6, 2022: We celebrate the ways our congregation helps others.  Maybe we’re a Good Samaritan congregation in some ways.  Individually, how ready are we to be good Samaritans in small ways or large?  Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care, as she remembers someone who, like the Good Samaritan in Jesus’ story, proved neighbor to her son.
Devotional for June 29, 2022: Talking with strangers might not be a good idea for children, but when is talking WITH them a thing for adults?  Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care  in riffing on what Pastor Rob, Philip, Paul and Peter model for us.
Devotional for June 22, 2022: A Swedish Devotion is here, and Swedish DAYS are just around the corner!
Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care as she attempts to speak Swedish and share a saying beloved to the Swedes. Seems fitting, with Swedish Days about to begin in Geneva! Hope to see you there!
Devotional for June 15, 2022: Opposite of Welcome
It’s usually easy to figure out the opposite of something, but what about when it isn’t?  Join  Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care  as she explores an unlikely opposite mentioned in the 18th chapter of St. Matthew’s gospel.
Devotional for June 8, 2022: Will the REAL God please stand up?
With Trinity Sunday drawing close, Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care sees this an an invitation to explore once again how it matters whether we see our God as one in three and three in one. Join her for a few minutes of testimony.
Devotional for June 1, 2022: Kindness Can be Fun
In the wake of two horrific massacres as well as murders on the streets of our neighboring Chicago, Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care remembers something their grandson did when he was eight. It gives her hope. Join her as she shares what she experienced that day.
Devotional for May 25, 2022: What about Memorial Day?
As a mother of two who served in the U.S. Military, Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care, experiences sorrow and solemn gratitude on Memorial Day.  Join her for some stories to mark the coming weekend.  
Devotional for May 18, 2022: “Day of Rest, Day of Joy“
Jesus says, “I am the vine.” What can that mean? What other vines might be out there that effect us differently than Jesus? Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care, as she considers the vines with which we are When Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care attended Sunday school last Sunday, she didn’t know she would be challenged and reminded to hang onto that day of rest, Sabbath, as some call it. She’s been thinking about it since then, and invites us to renew ourselves with the joys of this day of rest.
Devotional for May 11 2022: “How NOT to Ask a Question“
Could something as small as how we phrase a question make a difference? Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care as she ponders how Moses asked a question of Aaron, and how not to ask about someone’s surname.
Devotional for May 04 2022: “Thoughts for Mother’s Day“
For those of us of a certain age, we think of our mothers who have died. For some of us our mothers are with us. Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care as we think of our mothers and also of how we can be present to those whose experiences of their mothers are not as positive.
Devotional for April 27, 2022: “A Swirl of Vines“
Jesus says, “I am the vine.” What can that mean? What other vines might be out there that effect us differently than Jesus? Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care, as she considers the vines with which we are all too willing to connect.
Devotional for April 20, 2022: “100%“
Holy Week is a good time to consider what choices we are making. Ruth had a choice. Judas had a choice. Join with Expressions in English come and go. Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care as she explores the way people are now saying “100%” and what that might have to do with Jesus’ resurrection or our lives today.
Devotional for April 13, 2022: “The Choices We Make, The Love That We Fake“
Holy Week is a good time to consider what choices we are making. Ruth had a choice. Judas had a choice. Join with Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care, as we ponder the choices we, too, have, when it comes to Jesus and his way.
Devotional for April 6, 2022
Take a drive in two or three weeks and you might see tractors, farmers and equipment out for planting. God is planting seeds as well, in you, through you. Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care, as she invites us to plant seeds where we find ourselves.
Devotional for March 30, 2022
Are you a person who enjoys yeast breads, their aromas when cooking, the taste? Maybe you enjoy making and baking bread yourself?! Jesus talks about leaven, the bad kind and the good kind. Join, Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care, as she considers how Jesus’ teaching about leaven can make a difference in our day.
Devotional for March 23, 2022
We often spend time considering what happens DURING worship on Sunday morning, but what about BEFORE and AFTER. Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care, as she shares what happened AFTER worship on a recent Sunday.
Devotional for March 16, 2022
Everyone likes to help where we can, but what about when we can’t?  Who wants to feel helpless or unable to help.  What do we do when events in our world or in our own lives leave us feeling helpless?  And what might Stephen Stills and St. Matthew have to say about this?  Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational care in pondering what we might do with those feelings.  What’s Lent about anyway?
Devotional for March 9, 2022
The classic themes for Lent are prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Today as we begin the season of Lent once again, join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care as she shares how she first learned about what it means, Why was everyone searching for Jesus? For whom and for what are we searching today? Take a few minutes with Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care as we look at a jam packed schedule for Jesus that might explain a few things. Who might you meet today who is searching?
Devotional for March 2, 2022
The classic themes for Lent are prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Today as we begin the season of Lent once again, join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care as she shares how she first learned about what it means, and doesn’t mean to fast.
Devotional for February 23, 2022
Why do we walk about in fear, and what do we fear? Is it death? Join Mary Gay McKinney Coordinator of Congregational Care as we remember how Jesus has power over death, and wields that power with love. Fear not!
Devotional for February 16, 2022
What’s a precious gift we can give to someone? Especially as we and they grow older? Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care as we take a look at one of the ministries of our church and how we all can be a part of it.
Devotional for February 9, 2022
Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care, in pondering what can happen when we take Jesus at his word and join him in NOT judging.
Devotional for February 2, 2022
Join Mary Gay McKinney, Coordinator of Congregational Care, as we share in the 40th day after Christmas and the Feast of the Presentation. Mary and Joseph presented baby Jesus in the Temple, and this was an answer to Simeon’s prayer.
Devotional for January 26, 2022
We live for and through and because of our relationships.  Jesus calls the unsuspecting into new relationships.  Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care as she invites us to cherish our relationships with Jesus and with each other.
Devotional for January 19, 2022
What’s a way we can share the love of Jesus? Who would you like to bring as a guest the next time you enter our church? Join Mary Gay McKinney, Coordinator of Congregational Care as we consider these questions. And today, we have a special gift from Rumi ~
Devotional for January 12, 2022
On Sunday, January 9, Pastor Rob challenged us to remember our baptism. Join Mary Gay McKinney, Coordinator of Congregational Care, in remembering our baptism and considering what it means today and for the future.
Devotional for January 5, 2022
It’s a new year and a time to think about where we’re headed. Whom do we follow in challenging times? Join Mary Gay McKinney, our Coordinator of Congregational Care as we think about just who is calling to us and what than can mean.