by linworthumc | May 4, 2020 | COVID19, Monday Musings, Remote Offerings
I’ve shared in worship that when we are inviting a friend/family member/coworker, etc. to worship or a church activity, the best way is to not simply invite, but to frame the invitation with support and follow up. For example, I would say to my friend, “I would love...
by linworthumc | Apr 28, 2020 | Breaking News, COVID19, Monday Musings, Remote Offerings, Worship
There is an adage in the running community: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. I, like so many of you, have been encouraged by the solidarity of many even while we are physically distant from one another. While this season of life...
by linworthumc | Apr 6, 2020 | Monday Musings
So it’s been a few weeks since we’ve had our usual Monday Musing posts, and I hope there’s some grace for that considering the circumstances. I think we can agree that we’re all fighting battles right now – battles to maintain routines, get good sleep,...
by linworthumc | Mar 24, 2020 | Monday Musings
Sometimes having songs so deeply embedded within your brain and heart that you can sing them almost mindlessly becomes an exercise in introspection. I was awake in the middle of the night and had “God Be with You Till We Meet Again” by Jeremiah Eames Rankin running...
by linworthumc | Mar 11, 2020 | Lent, Monday Musings
I started writing this week’s post last week, and it was mostly about what a hypocrite I am. While there is value in that self-reflection, my heart was changed Sunday night, meeting with our Physical Wellness Lenten small group.* As our group worked through questions...
by linworthumc | Mar 2, 2020 | Monday Musings
For the season of Lent, I’ll be taking over the Monday Musings blog from Pastor Anna. Partially, I’m doing this as a reflective exercise for my Field Experience in Ministry course (a big thank you to PA and the LUMC community for supporting me in this), and partially,...
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