Rev. Andrew's Adventures

Community UMC, Quincy “Abiding in the Reign: Shaped by the Reign” Rev. Andrew Davis November 17, 2019 Isaiah 65: 17-25 Luke 21: 5-19             One of my favorite traditions in our church is the Annual Fall Dinner, which is fitting since I love good food.  I was bummed that I had to miss last year’s Fall dinner, although my sister’s wedding in Santa Barbara at that time was a joyous occasion to be a part of.  One of the hallmarks of our Fall Dinner is that no matter how close to panic-level we might get to in  preparing for it, everything always comes together in the end and everyone steps up in one way or another, as we have many doers in our congregation.  Except it’s not possible without the organization it takes, ranging from Jackie & Kitty & John, along with everyone who made pies, roasted turkeys, made mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, salads, and for all who were hosts/hostesses, and anyone who helped in any way is amazing!!** Being able to offer our gi

Community UMC, Quincy “Abiding in the Reign: The Spirit Abides” Rev. Andrew Davis November 10, 2019 Haggai 1: 5b-2:9 Luke 20: 27-40             We have made it through the first week of November and one of the busiest weeks too, filled with administrative meetings, worship committee, Christian education, and charge conference in addition to all the other activities that regularly happen around our church.  And yesterday, we celebrated the life of Marian Gonzalez and once again, I am grateful for everything we do as a church, and especially the love you have shown and continue to show Barbara, (Angela) Andrea, and Leah as we remembered Marian and the love she showed her family.  God’s Spirit abided with us through this past week and continues to abide with us today and beyond.   Of course, this coming week is one of our biggest events of the year, as we host our annual Fall Dinner on Thursday afternoon and into the evening, welcoming hundreds of people to our campus for

I am once again returning to full manuscript for the time being once again, as I find that full manuscript is what helps me to be the best preacher possible.  Enjoy and please feel free to ask questions too!!!   Community UMC, Quincy “Abiding in the Reign: Choosing to Abide” Rev. Andrew Davis November 3, 2019 Habakkuk 1: 1-4, 2: 1-4 Luke 19: 1-9             What a busy week  this has been, with Halloween now having come and gone, a beautiful celebration of Louise Whiting’s life yesterday, plus I hope we all feel rested and refreshed after that extra hour of sleep last night.  Or not, as I know I tend to feel more tired when we fall back, especially with another busy week, including charge conference on Thursday with our district superintendent.               As we are now in the month of November, we are wrapping up the Christian year, as the Christian year ends on November 24, Christ the King Sunday and what better way to wrap it up than talk about abiding in the