Author Archives: Richard Whetsell
March Newsletter
Joy for the Journey Dear Family, Please write March 6, 1-6 PM on your calendar now. That is when Rev. Leila Disburg will be with us for a very important event in the life of Soldotna United Methodist … Continue reading
February Spiritual Gifts Weekend Seminar
You heard that the Networking Seminar in the fall was enlightening, challenging, and affirming! And, you heard it was a TON of fun! Well, the Networking Seminar is BACK and you have the opportunity to join us! Ever wonder why … Continue reading
Reflections by participants of Wildwood Kairos #4
Wildwood Correctional Complex 2010 Kairos #4 Participant Reflections written 6 days after Closing What has this Kairos experience meant to me? • It meant to me that a lot of people care about me, and there are a lot of … Continue reading
Disaster Response Wisdom
With all of the media focused on the response to Haiti, it might be wise for many of us to review the wisdom that comes from years of disaster response. First of all some definitions. A disaster is any experience … Continue reading
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Helping Haiti
I am so encouraged that the heart of compassion is so great around the world. Stop, think for a moment, if you are surrounded by chaos and distruction, what do you really need. The emergency nature of the first days … Continue reading
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Pigs on a Mission
The pigs have been in the wild long enough. Round up those piggy banks and dress them up and bring them to church this Sunday as we celebrate “Human Relations” day. January 17, 2010: Human Relations Day is one of … Continue reading
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Wildwood Kairos #4 Comes to a Close
With Sunday’s agenda coming to a close, the focus of today is to prepare these Wildwood Residents for insertion back into a culture that hasn’t changed over these three days. Many of the men attending the Kairos weekend have made … Continue reading
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2010 Admin Team
The Admin Team members are divided into three classes each serving a three year term. They are designated by the year that their term expires. Class of 2010 Mike Gebhard Sally Tachick Pam Presol — Chair Kathy Gebhard Class of … Continue reading
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Worship this Sunday will be led by our U. M. W.
Our worship this Sunday will be led by the U. M. W. Susie Smalley will direct a host of fine women to lead us in an inspiring worship which will highlight all thet the U. M. W. does throughout the … Continue reading
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Wildwood Kairos #4
Wildwood Kairos #4 begins! Continue reading
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