China Methodist Church, China, Texas
Forest Park Methodist Church, Beaumont, Texas
It was a privilege to be appointed as pastor of Forest Park Methodist Church and China Methodist Church at the beginning of October, 2023. I hope this site can be a resource for members of both churches and others.
Let me also invite you to worship with us some Sunday morning soon. Services are:
9:30 a.m. at China Methodist Church, 205 W. Washington Ave., China (map)
11 a.m. at Forest Park Methodist Church, 225 S. Major Dr., Beaumont. Parking lots open to the side street, Drennan Drive, next to Amelia Elementary School (map)
- Day 101 Numbers 27:1 – 28:15
While most of Numbers has been about laws that affect the whole community, today we read of how Moses and God take seriously the concern of five sisters at risk of losing their inheritance in a male-oriented culture. - Day 100 Numbers Chapters 25 and 26
The Bible often equates adultery with unfaithfulness to God. Today we read of how relations with foreign women caused Israelites to stray into idol worship. - Day 099 Numbers Chapters 22-24
While we know Balaam best for his talking donkey, he is also an example himself of God using unexpected channels to speak his word. - 098 Numbers Chapter 21
Jesus spoke of the time that Moses lifted up a bronze snake to save his people. Today we read about that event. - 097 Numbers Chapters 19 and 20
The time in the wilderness was an in-between time, when the familiar was gone and the Promised Land was not yet visible. Those can be some of the most stressful times of life. - Day 096 Numbers Chapters 17 and 18
Much of the law reminds us of our dependence on God. Remembering that is an antidote to pride. - Day 095 Numbers Chapters 15 and 16
Long before Jesus commands it, we see Moses actively loving his enemies and praying for those who persecute him. - Day 094 Numbers Chapters 13 and 14
This familiar verse is spoken by Moses, reminding God that God’s nature is to love and forgive, not to punish. It comes at a time when the people are giving in to fear and doubt: two of our most potent enemies. - Day 093 Numbers Chapters 11 and 12
It seems that the Israelites complained more when things were good than when there was real hardship. That sounds uncomfortably familiar. - Day 092 Numbers Chapters 9 and 10
After preparing the Tabernacle and setting up the sacrificial system, it’s now time for the long journey to begin.