by Sharon Mager | Nov 21, 2023 | Featured, holiday, Stollen Moments
Thanksgiving Day! It’s just a day away! While we as believers should maintain an attitude of consistent thankfulness for all that God has done, for me Thanksgiving Day serves as a reminder to deeply reflect on the many blessings that God has provided. The...
by Sharon Mager | Oct 11, 2023 | Annual Meeting, Stollen Moments
When a friend sends me an invitation to an event, I am excited to receive it. That person thought of me and specifically wanted me to be a part of their special event, their celebration. As I think about you, our pastors, church staff, and church members, I want to...
by Sharon Mager | Sep 8, 2023 | Stollen Moments
I’m not good at taking a vacation. There it is. I said it. I’m not used to taking time off. When I became a lifelong caregiver due to my son’s significant needs, my life became work through the BCM/D and work at home. I buried myself in it. All of it. “No rest for the...
by Sharon Mager | Aug 11, 2023 | Stollen Moments
Why does a person invest their money? The answer is for the return. A person invests money with the expectation or hope that the investment returns more than they deposited. The company that you invest in, or the bank in which you place your funds, benefits as well....
by Sharon Mager | Jul 14, 2023 | disability ministry, Featured, Stollen Moments
What would the world say that my son Jimmy can give to me and Shelley? Many people would say little to nothing. Due to being affected by a developmental disability, many would see my son as someone who is totally dependent on us. Yet we would die for Jimmy without a...
by Sharon Mager | Jun 9, 2023 | Stollen Moments
This is the first installment of “Stolle”-en Moments, a monthly series of articles written by BCM/D Executive Director Tom Stolle, where Tom shares his heart as God leads him. Earlier this month, my family celebrated my son Jimmy’s graduation from the Sussex...
