Ed Jones One of the “jobs” of a pastor is to minister to the grieving. In doing so, there are certain actions that are critical. The first is simply listening with intent to determine what they are experiencing. It is not about trying to make them feel better. The point is not to cheer them…
Tag: Fellowship at the Ranch
Religion, August 2023
We Love a Parade!
Cynthia Drury Members of Fellowship At The Ranch Church joined in the Robson Ranch 4th of July Parade. This was the culmination of several months of planning. Church members gathered on July 3 for a golf cart decorating party. There was wonderful fellowship as people teamed up to add red, white, and blue decorations to…
Religion, July 2023
Fellowship at the Ranch
If Today Were the Last Day of Your Life … Ed Jones In a 2005 commencement speech at Stanford University, Steve Jobs said that for 33 years he had looked in the mirror every morning and asked himself the question, “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what…
Religion, June 2023
Seeds of a Father’s Love
Linda Buishas My daddy scooped me up into his arms, carrying me to the next room, everyone thought, to give me a spanking (although neither parent ever laid a hand to me). I was three years old and had just spilled my milk, creating mealtime chaos for the umpteenth time. With his handsome face at…
Religion, May 2023
An Egg-Citing Morning!
Cynthia Drury The morning of April 8 was cool and dry with a slight warm breeze on the Wildhorse Grill patio as members of Fellowship At The Ranch Church set up for its Third Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Church volunteers covered the grassy hill below the patio with over 2,000 plastic eggs filled with candy…
Religion, February 2023
Fellowship At The Ranch: Three Types of Love
Ed Jones When we think of February, our minds normally go to Valentine’s Day. Cards, candy, hearts, and, above all, love. When I think of the word love, my mind goes to my two favorite words in Scripture, namely “But God.” What follows that introductory phrase is normally a manifestation of God’s incredible love for…
Religion, February 2023
Fellowship at the Ranch: Celebrating $515,000 Given!
Cynthia Drury Apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, and jelly-filled and traditional donuts were the stars at the Fellowship At The Ranch Church Coffee Meet and Greet on Jan. 15. The special treats (10 dozen in all) were from the Mission Committee in celebration of the church’s giving over $515,000 to our 10 designated missions from 2017…
Religion, January 2023
To Resolve or Not to Resolve
Ed Jones New Year’s resolutions are not a recent phenomenon. The practice goes back three millennia to the Babylonians. Although there is nothing magic about Jan. 1, the thought of a fresh start is encouragement enough for many to resolve to improve on the past. Over the years, I’ve resolved to better manage my money,…
Religion, December 2022
My Christmas List
Ed Jones Just a few days ago, I thought about what I really want for Christmas. It was a list of all the things that, in a perfect world, would be different in our house. Yet, as I look back over it, I can’t help thinking about how different that list is from one I…
Religion, November 2022
Fellowship at the Wildhorse Grill!
Doris Jezewski Members and guests of Fellowship At The Ranch Church gathered on the patio of the Wildhorse Grill for their annual Burger Bash on Sunday, Oct. 9. The evening weather was warm, with a slight breeze and spectacular views. What a fitting backdrop for a time of fellowship and fun! It was heartwarming to…