Connecting the unconnected in Loveland and neighboring communities with the transforming love of Jesus Christ in order to become His fully devoted disciples.
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Dear LUMC family and friends, This time of year I enjoy watching the college basketball tournament known as “March Madness!” Like many others, I fill out a bracket before the tournament begins, trying to predict which teams will be victorious as they battle for that coveted title known as “Champion.” Sometimes I choose correctly, often I do not. There are so many choices, it’s hard to know which team to follow. Fortunately, this does not have to be the case when it comes to our spiritual...
read moreDear LUMC family and friends, “March Madness” is a fitting description for the past couple weeks in the greater Cincinnati area. From incredibly beautiful spring days, to devastating, life threatening tornadoes, one never knows what the day may bring. So it’s good to know who brings the day, for He is faithful, and his days are everlasting. This Sunday morning you and I have an opportunity to invite others to “come in from the storm of life,” and experience the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit, as the LUMC...
read moreDear LUMC family and friends, Last Sunday we were blessed to receive the message from our District Superintendent, Rev. Brian Brown, titled “Fear…or Faith?” Several times this week I have encountered situations that beg the question, “What drives my life? Fear…or faith?” We can ask the same question as a church community. On the “balance beam” of life, do the people of Loveland and neighboring communities see us safely clinging to the beam, or are we willing to risk moving...
read moreDear LUMC family and friends, As I begin this enote, I want to make special mention that this Sunday morning our District Superintendent, Rev. Brian Brown, will be sharing the message, “From Fear to Faith” with those gathered at Loveland UMC for worship. Rev. Brown is a powerful preacher and visionary leader. The opportunity to hear him is one you don’t want to miss…I encourage you to arrive early. Those gathering for worship will be blessed by his message. We are now approaching the second Sunday of the Lenten...
read moreDear LUMC family and friends, OK…true confessions…do you every get “hooked” watching a TV series? I cannot tell a lie, I do. Beth and I enjoy watching together and commenting about singers on “American Idol,” or “The Voice.” Another one I got hooked on a couple years ago was the series “24.” Each episode was supposed to represent one hour of a day, in a string of 24 hours. You’d be amazed at how much can take place in 24 hours, especially if you don’t ever...
read moreDear LUMC family and friends, This note could be titled, “Here we go with Bishop Ough.” (Pronounced “oh”) The United Methodist bishop of the West Ohio Conference, Bishop Bruce Ough, has launched a ministry intended to help bring healing and better health to our four sister conferences located in Mexico, The Congo, Vietnam, and Russia. He also decided that good health needs to begin at home, specifically with himself. In an effort to lose some weight and get in better shape, Bruce Ough invites you, me and...
read moreDear LUMC family and friends, This week we will once again experience the joys and/or challenges of February 14…Valentine’s Day. A day designated to communicating and proclaiming the antithesis of what a four letter word typically conveys: LOVE. A day that, depending upon one’s relational status, results in being hugged or kissed, perhaps sorely missed, or puts your stomach in a twist. (I know…I was really stretching for the rhyme, there.) One of the most effective ways to ensure love flows freely in...
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