I can clearly remember one of the last times that I rode a roller coaster. What a ride it was! It was the Iron Rattler at Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park in San Antonio. My family had worked hard for a fun vacation day at Six Flags and riding the Iron Rattler was one…Read More »
Prepare the Way – A Word from DS Rev. Dr. Marcus Freeman
I was recently stuck in a traffic jam on a major city highway and while traffic had slowed to a halt, I noticed that I was in the middle of a major road expansion project which has become common in Texas. But this time it occurred to me that this new passageway that was under construction…Read More »
Happy Thanksgiving! – A Word from DS Rev. Dr. Marcus Freeman
Greetings Leaders, Congregations, and Friends of the Capital District! On behalf of the Capital District leaders and staff, I would like to extend to all of you our sincere hope that you will have a meaningful and blessed Thanksgiving holiday. We are grateful for each of you for your faithful witness and commitment to participating…Read More »
A Word from DS Rev. Dr. Marcus Freeman – 11/02/23
Greetings Capital District Colleagues and Friends, We recently engaged an onboarding program in the Capital District to assist us in getting to know one another as I begin my time of service in the Capital District. The experience reminds me of the boarding process during times I have travelled by air. You may recall that…Read More »
A Word from DS Rev. Dr. Marcus Freeman – 10/12/23
As I continue to learn about the amazing Capital District, it is becoming clear that there is a willingness to try creative, out-of-the-box, and sometimes unconventional approaches to being the church and extending ministry. A most recent example of this has occurred at Violet Crown City Church, a United Methodist Church in Austin, where Rev. Jay…Read More »
A Word from DS Rev. Dr. Marcus Freeman – 9/7/23
I recently received some beautiful flowers while recovering from a health incident and they encouraged hope in me in a most unexpected way. It occurred to me that everything about these flowers, with their appealing beauty, their alluring aroma, their natural pollen and seed production, and more, were glowing in their created purpose; to exist…Read More »
Flow and Rhythm – A Word from DS Rev. Dr. Marcus Freeman
Earlier this month I boarded a plane in return to Austin from an orientation session for District Superintendents that was held in North Carolina. I had just settled into my window seat on the airplane and pulled out my iPad to polish a sermon that I was preparing for the coming Sunday, when a nice young…Read More »
A Word from DS Rev. Dr. Marcus Freeman 7/20/23
Greetings, Friends of the Capital District! It is with great joy that I extend a warm hello to all of you! It is a pleasure and honor to be appointed to serve in the wonderful Capital District. I would like to express my gratitude to Bishop Schnase for his trust to appoint me to represent…Read More »