Church in the Windshield

Church in the Windshield

 

Kanopolis United Methodist Church

February 10, 2019

 

Kanopolis, Kansas is a great little town with lots interesting and colorful history. It’s the home of the Fort Harker Museum, a salt mine, and a number of artifacts.  It’s located close to the Kanopolis Lake, Ferris Caves and other interesting places. One of those interesting places is the United Methodist Church.  At one time, the church was a gymnasium but eons of time have erased most memories of

the gym. Consequently, when you enter the sanctuary, you encounter a number of steps. I count them; one . . . two . . . three . . . four . . . five at top, a landing, three more steps, a right turn and then eight steps more. So the main floor of the sanctuary is actually in the basement, sixteen steps beneath the entrance door. I took a picture from the balcony; just inside the entrance door . . . seemed like a long ways down. Fortunately, the church has an elevator to

assist the handicapped. Sheron and I entered the sanctuary; received a warm welcome as usual. You see, I “filled in” there a number of times in years gone by.

Pastor Dennis Carter, long-time friend, greeted us and we exchanged pleasantries; it was good to see the Carter’s again. Dennis is a great preacher, strong in the faith, dedicated to preaching the word and relates well with “everyday folk.” 

The service started with a warm and friendly greeting, announcements, call to worship, affirmations and prayer. Six children came down front for Children’s time and there were a number of college students that attended church that morning as well. The sermon that morning was entitled, “Facing Forward” . . . In the beginning . . . In the mean time . . . and in the end.

The scripture text for the sermon was Romans 8:18-28.  Pastor Dennis did a great job and we were inspired.

The loving caring atmosphere of this church can be expressed with a picture of grandpa and granddaughter as they pose for an ever so special bond. It gives us “goose bumps.”

Kids are very important to the Kanopolis United Methodist Church as evidenced by this Sunday school class and their very dedicated teacher.

 

Finally, let’s give God thanks for

pastor’s spouses; those wonderful Christian people that support with their prayers, encourage in difficult times, keep the home fires burning and a smile on their faces. It takes a special calling to be a pastor’s spouse.  Blessings on you Betty!

Until next time, keep the eternal light of Jesus Christ, burning within your heart and shining through your life.

Drivers behind the windshield, Ron & Sheron

Epilogue: If you would like to attend a warm God loving church, focused on Jesus, then stop by the Kanopolis United Methodist Church 103 S Missouri Street. Worship service on Sunday starts at 9:15 a.m. (Pictures of People are used with Permission)