A Taste of Love and Fellowship
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A Taste of Love and Fellowship

Sharing food with one another is a sign of friendship, and also a spiritual practice. Around the table we find Jesus, who broke bread with his disciples and welcomed all to join. This is just the beginning of greater unity and connection between our two congregations. United we are stronger. United and connected we are more resilient, and together we can dream even bigger dreams.
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Lifting Our Voices Against Violence
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Lifting Our Voices Against Violence

On the afternoon of September 11, Pastor David Gaitan was invited to take part in the Chesterfield and neighbors’ September 11 Memorial Service. He represented the Christian faith and the Crosswicks–Groveville Circuit of the United Methodist Church in New Jersey, offering a prayer during the gathering.
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It Is Well with My Soul
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It Is Well with My Soul

During these days of so much turbulence in the United States and around the world, we have been shaken by the news of lives lost in recent killings. The tragic deaths of people such as Charlie Kirk, Iryna Zarutska, and even months ago, Melissa Hortman, remind us of how fragile life can be
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Resting
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Resting

From the very beginning, the Bible tells us that after creating the heavens and the earth, God rested on the seventh day. This is a detail we often rush past, but it holds a beautiful truth. Pastor Edgardo Peña, once pointed out that the very last thing God created was the human being, and immediately after came God’s rest. What if this means that the rest of God is not an empty silence or a distance from creation. Rather, God's rest happens with us present. In other words, we are God’s rest.
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Standing Together in Mercy and Peace
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Standing Together in Mercy and Peace

Yesterday, August 27, 2025, we received the heartbreaking news of a shooting at a school in Minneapolis. Our prayers and our hearts go out to the victims, to their families, to the teachers and students, and to the entire community shaken by this act of violence.
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My Children Don’t Want to Follow Jesus
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My Children Don’t Want to Follow Jesus

Not a few cases exist where a son or daughter, at a young age, despite the principles received at home, decides not to embrace the Christian faith or stay under their family values. This can bring great disappointment to parents, who carry on their shoulders a pain that finally leads them to ask themselves, What did we do wrong?
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Come one come all!!!
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Come one come all!!!

Come out for a day of shopping in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with over 20 vendors selling a wide variety of products and crafts. Try our Homemade delicious breakfast sandwiches and homemade baked goods!
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Heart Seeds #3 August In the Garden
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Heart Seeds #3 August In the Garden

A cherished old hymn rang out in song yesterday morning in our precious country church in Groveville. Hearts were stirred and memories kindled as we raised our voices. “And He walks with me and He talks with me and He tells me I am His own. And the JOY we share as we tarry there none other has ever known.“
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Spiritual Maturity
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Spiritual Maturity

We continue our series on spiritual maturity, focusing on how it relates to leadership and service in the church. Interestingly, in our context, maturity is often mistaken for longevity in the church, holding important titles, or having theological knowledge. Some believers, especially those with influence, seek recognition through power or title roles like pastor, prophet, or leader. But this mindset promotes a culture of status rather than service.
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Winning arguments, losing relationships
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Winning arguments, losing relationships

Sadly, conflicts and divisions within our own church communities have become all too common. Differences in opinion, leadership styles, priorities, or even personality clashes often lead to misunderstandings, gossip, and even verbal harm. These struggles are not new. They echo the tensions we see in the earliest Christian communities, where new believers wrestled with how to follow Jesus in the midst of diverse backgrounds and expectations.
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Creativity, Canoas, and Parting Oceans
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Creativity, Canoas, and Parting Oceans

One of the things I admire most about God is how creative God is. Remember the story of the Israelites escaping Egypt? Pharaoh’s army was chasing them, and right in front of them was the sea. They didn’t have ships. They didn’t even have a single canoa. Still, God didn’t say, “Sorry, there’s no way forward.” Instead, God opened the sea itself. Yes, the sea! That always makes me smile. God doesn’t need a boat when there’s imagination and power at work.
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Supporting The Church By The Bay
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Supporting The Church By The Bay

Our trailer is now packed with clothing, shoes, blankets, and hundreds of food and personal care blessing bags, all ready to be distributed to families in need, individuals experiencing homelessness, and veterans, thanks to a partnership with The Church By The Bay. We are deeply grateful to everyone who donated and helped load the trailer, making this act of love and support possible.
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