Weekly Letters from the Pastor

The Church Being the Church!

“We have a church and they love us… they just don’t know what to do with us.”

When a young mom with an autistic child shared those words with me nearly two years ago, they burned in my spirit. But God planted them like seeds in fresh soil, turning what felt beyond my reach into a mission. We reached out to Emily Keeley and others in our church and community, and together with our leadership and staff, you got to work shaping this vision into something extraordinary. Yesterday, we officially launched our Sensory Family Fellowship ministry!

Through our Open House, families experienced a safe space to explore, connect, and share firsthand struggles and celebrations with others who truly understand. It was pure joy in action! Stepping beyond what is comfortable is simply in the DNA of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. HMUMC offers so many creative and meaningful ways to do ministry and be the church because you are a people who care deeply for one another, invite others to discover and share their gifts, and dare to stay curious, even when goals seem lofty and obstacles insurmountable.

Thank you for your open hearts, your boundless courage, and for knowing exactly what to do… seek God’s guidance, lean on God’s grace, discover ways to share that grace, and invite others into the journey!