Grace and peace to you, One of the games I like to play on my IPhone is Words with Friends. At any given time I could have 6 games going between various opponents. To be successful, you have to be willing to look beyond the letters. I find my mind working strategically to place…
Pastor’s Letter for February 2012
February 2012 Grace and peace to you, It seems as if everyone is buzzing about the upcoming Super Bowl Game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. The last time they were in the Super Bowl was 2008. I remember it well because John and I were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary…
Anna Speaks Out
The story of Anna as found in Luke 2:22-40 has intrigued me for some years now. Her story resonates with me in marvelous ways. Her devotion and ability to maintain a sense of hope through difficult times is a great reminder of us that if we stay in a close relationship with our Lord and…
The Greatest Gift
In the song “A Strange Way to Save the World”, it notes that Joseph and May was just ordinary people and that the birth took place in an ordinary place. Mary was an innocent girl of sixteen. Joseph, even though he was a descendant of King David, was a carpenter by trade. The manger was a…
Pastor’s Letter for January 2012 – Looking Forward to a New Year
Peace and grace to you, A friend of mine sends out each year a synopsis of everything she has accomplished during the past year. She writes about her trips, meetings and accomplishments achieved. At the end, she encourages each of her friends and families to do the same. If you were to write such a…
Pastor’s Letter for December 2011 – Preparing for Christmas
Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ, I am looking forward to Christmas this year. Over the past three years, I have postponed sending Christmas cards, buying Christmas gifts and putting up Christmas decorations until the last minute, and sometimes doing the bare minimum. This year, I can…
Living Into the Answers
During the blackout from Hurricane Irene, my husband and I needed something to do. We played Trivial Pursuit for two nights but then decided to begin working our way through this book. As a result of reading this book, we now spend time most evenings either reading another chapter or reading a passage in the Bible. …
Peace and grace to you,
Welcome to Nealand Ministries! I am glad you stopped by! Out of my love for ministry and my passion for building up the Kingdom of God, I offer this site as a place where pastors and lay leaders can find tools and resources to grow your churches deep and wide. Here you will find articles,…
Nealand Ministries: A Ministry of Revitalization 