Sharing the stories of how MPLC folks practice their faith By Rita Lewis I think that the world is made up of either “numbers people” or “language people”. I put myself in the latter category, so I find it a little surprising that I am a part of a team of counters at MPLC. Years ago I must have said, “I have a little extra time on my hands; is there a job that needs to be done?” I’m sure that I didn’t claim to be great at balancing my checkbook or anything, but here I am, a c

Sharing the stories of how MPLC folks practice their faith By Lynne Besaw I would like to share my experience with the Pleasant Visitors ministry, which provides monthly visits and communion to homebound members of MPLC. I have been a Pleasant Visitor for about four years, visiting a friend I have known for many years. I began visiting her when she could no longer attend church. This ministry is about providing a listening ear, sharing church news, and sharing communion. My f

Sharing the stories of how MPLC folks practice their faith By Paul Pruessing Music has been an integral part of my life and spiritual expression throughout my conscience memory. I recall listening to my mom’s ragtime piano, my aunt’s accordion, my sister’s practicing, and holiday sing-a-longs. Hymns in church were sung and the process encouraged reading skills. In the late ‘60s my sister and I participated in youth services with very non-traditional music. I was weaned on Cor

Sharing the stories of how MPLC folks practice their faith By John Berge For most of my adult life, I have been opposed to (and appalled by) the excessive use of single-use, disposable items such as the thin plastic bags that every store seems to have adopted. I bring reusable bags to the grocery store — not only the large tote bags, but the small ones from the produce section. I bring reusable metal flatware to picnics to avoid those plastic ones that are usually thrown away