Precious Memories, Unseen Angels, Sent from Somewhere to My Soul “How amiable is your dwelling place. My soul longs and yearns…and cries out for the living God.” “Psalm 84:1-2” The evening was growing dark, and she sat by a dimly lit light. There was a crackle of burning wood in the stove. The pictures that hung on the wall came to life in a thousand memories. The radio played the…Keep Reading

Even When We Feel Like a Muddy Dog at a Wedding, Jesus Cares The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt; I am the Lord your God. “Leviticus 19:34” Have you ever been an alien in church? I cannot say enough about the need for friendliness and…Keep Reading

Praising God with Enduring Faith Genesis 45:26-27 “26 And they told him, saying, “Joseph is still alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt.” And Jacob’s heart stood still, because he did not believe them. 27 But when they told him all the words which Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the carts which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob…Keep Reading

Fishers of Men “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” “Matthew 4:19” When our children were little, we lived in a parsonage that had a small stream behind it. The boys would fish in it even though we were sure that there were no fish to be caught. Amy wanted to fish, but they let her know that girls can’t fish. One…Keep Reading

Luke 9:13 Link to YouTube Video – Multiplying of Miracles From Pastor Will Shewey: What a great worship service we experienced on this beautiful Saturday morning. A good crowd, a couple first time guests, and two visitors from West Virginia. It was so good to be back in-house after services were cancelled last week due to an extensive COVID outbreak in our congregation. Music was inspiring as David assisted Landon…Keep Reading

Matthew 13:1-9 & 18-23 Link to YouTube Video – Planting Seeds From Pastor Will Shewey: Shades of Grace is a unique ministry model. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays. On days that involve women and men shower facilities and emergency clothing closet, there is typically no less than 8 people actively working together to accomplish ministry. One particular day this past week, we had 15…Keep Reading

Matthew 11:16-19 Link to YouTube Video – All Saved by Grace; Walking in Grace to Become Who God Wants Us to Be From Pastor Will Shewey: About 5 or 6 weeks ago, a lady brought hot donuts to the Shades of staff early in the morning. She told us her son had recently passed away, and had often talked to his parents about Shades of Grace : A United Methodist…Keep Reading

Matthew 10:40-42 Link to YouTube Video – Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless[d] as doves From Pastor Will Shewey: What a wonderful morning of worship this Saturday morning and first day of July. The Virginia Boys provided today’s special music. They are three young men who recently began singing and playing as a group. They are gifted…Keep Reading

Matthew 16:25-26 Link to YouTube Video – Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless[d] as doves From Pastor Will Shewey: In today’s service, the Shades of Grace choir is featured with a couple of selections. David and friends is also singing. The sermon is again focusing on what is involved in discipleship. We are excited to see many…Keep Reading

Matthew 16:25-26 Link to YouTube Video – Surrendering All or Some From Pastor Will Shewey: My weekend has begun. A beautiful and inspiring worship service this morning and a funeral at 2 p.m. I was so excited about Shades of Grace first ever choir. When Landon asked those to come to the stage who were interested, about 20 persons responded. Only Landon and I knew the two selections, and some…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware The Freedom of Forgiving – Part 2 “And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors..” Matthew 6:12 Reconciliation is the rebuilding of a trusting relationship, and it takes time. Forgiving is so many things, let’s look a few: Forgiveness deals with real sin, with the inexcusable, the unforgettable, and unacceptable. In other words, forgiveness means pardoning the unpardonable. Anything else is no forgiveness…Keep Reading

Rev. Nate and Julie Ware The Freedom of Forgiving – Part 1 “And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors..” Matthew 6:12 Forgiveness is a most beautiful word, until we have something to forgive! Something within us so powerfully clings to wrongs suffered, and longs to strike back with vengeance at those who have maligned us. Precisely because this desire is strong, our Lord Jesus Christ on numerous…Keep Reading