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First, I ask that you join me in praying for our youth and adults Mission Team as they embark on their mission trip to St. Louis. Please join me as we pray for them each day at 9AM. I ask that you pray that each youth will be an ambassador for the Kingdom of God, that work they do that day will enhance someone’s life and each person will understand they are involved in Risk Taking Mission and

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I often heard the sounds of sirens as they screamed down the streets. I‘ve heard the engines roar with the sound of, “I am on my way to serve you.” I’ve pulled over so they could make it to the home that is ablaze or to provide medical assistance to someone who is critically ill or has been involved in a life-threatening accident. Yes, those big red trucks carry the men and women of the Omaha

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! In just a few days we will celebrate Mother’s Day. I am thinking and praying what I shall get my mother, who gave me live, love and laughter. I have been thinking and praying what to get Idalene, who gave me three wonderful children and has been a magnificent mother. Will it be flowers, clothing, jewelry, dinner or a day at a spa? All good choices and maybe a

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Council rejects resolutions on same-sex marriagesBishop Beverly Shamana presides over The United Methodist Church'sCalifornia-Nevada Annual (regional) Conference in Sacramento, Calif. A UMNS file photo by Paul "Spud" Hilton.By Neill Caldwell*April 27, 2009 DENVER (UMNS)United Methodist clergy cannot perform same-sex marriages, even in states where such unions are legal or the ceremonies are

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In a recent Peanuts cartoon, Charlie Brown approached his psychiatrist, Lucy, for some advice about life.Lucy: Life, Charlie Brown, is like a deck chair.Charlie: Like a what?Lucy: Have you ever been on a cruise ship? Passengersopen up these canvas deck chairs so they can sit in the sun.Some people place their chairs facing the rear of the shipso they can see where they've been. . . . Other people

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THE FOLLOW POST IS FROM MY SON, WILLIAM WHO ATTEND THE INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!! THANKS SON.The election and inauguration of President Barack Obama was historic. The clear and honest assessment of this event is self-evident. Regardless of his platform and political ideologies, President Barack Obama transcended the Democratic political hierarchical structure and became the first

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Each year Bishop Woody White writes a letter to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. He has done this since 1968. I have read the letters each year since 1984. The letters have been inspiring, challenging and insightful.This year, Bishop White, retired, writed the annual letter on the eve on Barack Obama becoming the 44th president of The United States and first person of color to lead the most

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Greetings and belated Happy New Year:I know it has been a while since my last posting. Life has been challenging – changing and inspiring since my last visit posting.In short, I continue to experience the love and peace of God given thru Jesus Christ. Idalene, my wife received her Ph.D. in August. It was a wonderful ceremony and our three children and 2 grandchildren attend the graduation and

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Don’t be alarmed when the trials of life crash around you. God is there to help!This summer, we have experienced a variety of storms which have disrupted our lives. We had the tornado 3 weeks ago and then the “hurricane or wind storm last weekend. Both of these storms disrupted our lives, displaced some from home and in short, caused all king of havoc and chaos. Our homes and churches suffered

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The After-Easter Blues Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.-John 20:19b-20Lent is so dramatic. It begins on Ash Wednesday, and then we had seven weeks to reflect, to examine our lives, our brokenness, and our mortality. We go through Maundy Thursday and Good

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Happy New Year! Yes, I know that we have a few more days before it is officially 2008. I just want to be the first to hope and pray that your 2008 will be filled with God’s Grace and Mercy.It was terrifying for her. It was late one evening and I was working late at the church. Jenna was with me and we were readying the sanctuary for services the next day. After we finished, we took the short

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A Call to PrayerChristmas is just around the corner. Songs of joy and cheerfulness fill the air. Children, young and old are being extra nice. I can smell the aroma of fresh baked cookies. The multi-colored lights, the evergreen trees decorate our homes. Yes, Christmas is just two days away. And, there is joy in the air. Or at least we think there is joy.The month of December has been filled

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This week has been a week in which violence; pain and tragedy rocked,shocked and stripped the innocence of many. It touched the lives of my families, including mine.On Monday morning, I received a phone call. On the other end was silence. Then I heard sobbing, a heaving fearful sobbing. It was Jenna, “Daddy, I was robbed.” She works at Bath and Body in One Pacific Place, 105th and Center. For

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A single great event signaled both the beginning of Jonathan and David’s friendship and their falling from love and favor in Saul’s eyes—David’s defeat of the giant Goliath.Goliath had been mocking and challenging the army of Israel for forty days. to all who saw him, he seemed invincible—their worst nightmare! He stood well over nine feet tall and wore chest armor weighing about 125 pounds! His

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Advent Christmasat ROCKbrookUnited Methodist ChurchADVENT / CHRISTMAS SERIES:Questions and Answers at ChristmasPastor Williams preaching / teaching at all servicesDecember 2nd “Why Am I Here?” I have heard many young adults and yes, older adults ask what is their purpose in life and how do they find it. This Advent season, we will explore the

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A Lesson from William, IIIRead: Psalm 107:1-19They cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses -- Psalm 107:19It was Wednesday, and it was grocery day! It was the day that I stayed at home with our 3 small children while Idalene went to the grocery store. Idalene didn't go to get just a few things we needed! It was her major grocery shopping day. There

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How does or did this video speak to you? Are there things that you would like to change about your life?What is God calling you to change in your life?Are you ready to make that step?Email me at wwilliams@rockbrookumc.comROCKbrook United Methodist Church9855 West Center RoadOmaha Nebraska 68124Service times: 8:30 am and 10:30 am http://www.rockbrookumc.com/wwilliams@rockbrookumc.om

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What is Discipleship? What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to make disciples of Jesus Christ? According to the American Heritage Dictionary, “disciple” means, “One who embraces and assists in spreading the teachings of another.” Jesus Christ!What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to make disciples of Jesus Christ? According to

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The weekend of August 24th was a weekend of joy and delight!Nearly 100 of my relatives and extended family members from across the United States gathered in Omaha to have a family reunion. "It was a grand and glorious time."The family reunion was not only a time to get reacquainted with family members that we already knew, but it was an opportunity for us to meet new extended family members. My

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A FAVORITE SCRIPTURE“And it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”(Galatians 2:20 NRSV)The path to true fruitful and successful living comes when we daily take up the cross of Jesus Christ. It has been said that we are living in self –centered times. Even a

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Response of the Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church to the “Certain aspects of the doctrine of the church” issued by Pope Benedict XVIAugust 03, 2007The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has welcomed the Roman Catholic Church as a dialogue partner for over forty years. As sisters and brothers in Christ we are also living out partnership in God’s mission in places

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Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ.I am excited to enter the world of blog writing. Though, I am not exactly sure what a "blog" is, I am excited. It is my attempt to enter into the electronic age of mass communications and connecting you and you with each other.This blog, a "Walk with Pastor William", will include a variety of writings. It will be some serious writings, some opinions, some

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