by John Collins on February 12, 2009
I should clarify that if you’re just reading the blog online through your brower (the usual way to look at things on the web) none of this talk about feed and RSS affects you at all. As one of our friends might say, pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
by John Collins on February 11, 2009
I recently changed the permalink structure of this blog and in the process the address of the RSS feed changed, meaning trouble for everyone who subscribes to this blog. I’m think I’ve found a solution and this post should let me know.
Update: Well, that didn’t work.
by John Collins on February 11, 2009
This coming Sunday, February 15, 2009, I’ll be picking up our peculiar treasures theme, preaching on 2 Kings 5.1-14 and talking about Naaman and Elisha. Or at least that’s the plan for the moment.
*To the right is the new pulpit for the sanctuary, made by Tracy and Iris Alban.
by John Collins on February 10, 2009
Some of the posts on this blog are (and will be) cross posted to www.coffeyvillefirstumc.org. Everything there can be found here, but not everything here can be found there.
by John Collins on February 6, 2009

The Finance Committee has scheduled their next meeting for February 16, 2009. The committee will be finalizing the budget which then has to be approved by the Church Council.
by John Collins on February 4, 2009

I almost forgot to put up the reminder that there is Taizé service tonight at 7:15 pm.
by John Collins on February 4, 2009

A VeggieTales MOVIE EVENT is planned for 4:00 pm on Sunday, February 15, 2009. We’ll be watching Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie. Big Idea provides the following description:
Get ready as Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the rest of the Veggie gang set sail on a whale of an adventure in Jonah, Big Idea’s first full-length, 3-D animated, feature film. Filled with music, laughs and some of the silliest adventures ever to be swallowed whole, this is the story of Jonah and the whale as you’ve never seen it before — a story where everyone learns that one of the best gifts you can give — or get — is a second chance.
This is a great movie, and as usual, we’ll have theater style popcorn and drinks, pages to color, vertical golf, and more.
by John Collins on February 2, 2009

We’re looking to start a short term book study soon. One of the books under consideration is Who Stole My Church?: What to Do When the Church You Love Tries to Enter the 21st Century by Gordon MacDonald. Everyone would be welcome to join the study whether they have already read the book or not. At present we haven’t set a time, but are just trying to guage the level of interest. Please let us know if you are interested by calling 620.251.3240 or emailing us at [email protected]
by John Collins on January 31, 2009
I haven’t been posting much lately, but lots has been going on with this blog, it’s just that what’s been going on has been mostly behind the scenes. I hope to get back to more regular posting soon.
by John Collins on January 30, 2009
We’re here! Welcome to the new home of “Behind the Pulpit.”