Our Wandering Wise Men – December 10
TWO COATS As cozy as the caroling had been, the best part had been giving away their chocolate! Caspar even began giving away his gold, and miraculously the bag would
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Our Wandering Wise Men – December 9
BONFIRES AND CAROLS Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar happened upon a bonfire and people singing lovely songs about a child, the very king they were seeking. Caspar, who loved his gold,
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Our Wandering Wise Men – December 8
PEACE Theologians tell us that there was an old country saying in Bethlehem, which has since become more common about turtles and fence posts. It goes, “If you see three
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Our Wandering Wise Men – December 7
Our Wandering Wise Men - December 7 THE LITTLE TYRANT Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar had seen the star, they knew what it portended, and they had hope. But they
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Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair in Photos
This year's Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair was a huge success. Thank you to all who helped to make this event happen, including many of the United Methodist Men who
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Deck the Halls in Photos
The Christmas sweaters were worn, the Christmas music was playing, and the halls of Centreville UMC were decked for the Advent and Christmas season! Thanks to all who came to
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Our Wandering Wise Men – December 6
STAR They had not fallen asleep, and just when all seemed lost, and not a moment before, in the east they saw a star. And it all came flooding back.
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Our Wandering Wise Men – December 5
STAYING AWAKE Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar built their houses on sand, did not have enough oil, and had been wise in their own eyes. And now their foolish darkened hearts
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Our Wandering Wise Men – December 4
Prepare Nobody knows who yawned first, but yawning is contagious. Caspar yawned second, and blamed Balthazar, who pointed at Melchior who was already snoring. By the time they woke up,
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Our Wandering Wise Men – December 3
Building Houses So perhaps they had professed themselves wise and became fools. Perhaps they sought to become wise by becoming fools. Whatever their reasons, they became fools. Not only had
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