Pastor's Blog

Last Sunday we gave thanks for our sister Pam Pilote and her thirty-year ministry among us. Those three decades of vocation are made even sweeter by her meaningful presence here that began before she entered our employ and will continue afterwards. I join with Pam in thanking you all for your presence, joyful spirit, kind words, and generous gift. As we move into a new era of ministry at FBC two words have come to mind: extended care . Caring is what many would say Pam did be

Just for kicks, let’s consider the way things were in the third week of March, 1996. The Braves and Cowboys were defending champs, and the Jordan led Bulls were once again about to be. “The Birdcage” starring Robin Williams was on top at the box office. ER was the number one TV show, followed by Seinfeld and Friends. Mad Cow Disease was just confirmed to be a real thing. Murfreesboro’s population was barely a third of what it is today. And some guy from Arkansas and his Tenne

December 25 Luke 2:6-7   While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place in the guest room. -Luke 2:6-7     When Gabriel visited Mary and told her the deal, I can imagine her saying, “Wait, what?” She had a huge responsibility land on her, and while she was 100% on board, she must have been scared. She was only human, after all. Did