Weldon's Weekly Column

These are my weekly articles that are published in the Lake Charles American Press. I hope and pray that they are helpful to you, as we grow in our faith together. God bless you!

Rev. Weldon C. Bares

"Confused at Four-Way Stops Signs?" - by Rev. Weldon Bares

When we are driving, we sometimes find ourselves at a four-way stop sign. Sometimes drivers get a bit confused at these intersections, as...

"Coming to God With Nothing to Offer" - by Rev. Weldon Bares

At every Billy Graham crusade, the closing song of the worship service was always, “Just As I Am.” In the early 1800's a preacher by the...

"Keep Him Out of the Gunshot of the Devil" - - by Rev. Weldon Bares

I have on my desk a framed copy of a very special poem. The poem was written by a famous African-American poet and statesman, James...

"Good Job, Mr. Weldon!" - - by Rev. Weldon Bares

Being positive can really make a difference for us. Several months ago, I had to call for technical support. We know how frustrating that...

"Anything in Common - 1929 and 2021?" - by Rev. Weldon Bares

The beautiful sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Lake Charles was built at the corner of Broad and Kirkman in the year 1928....

"What is the Oldest Methodist Church in America?" - by Rev. Weldon Bares

While on a trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I worshiped one Sunday morning at Arch Street United Methodist Church, a block away from...

"When Your Heart is Broken . . . " - by Rev. Weldon Bares

An article on the front page of a national newspaper had this headline, “Heartbreak hurts physically too.” The article referred to a...

"I got thrown off track because . . ." - by Rev. Weldon Bares

In a recent sermon, I told about a crazy time at the church office last week. We had air conditioner problems and two funerals and all...

"Aftermath of Hurricane Ida" - by Rev. Weldon Bares

Our friends in central and southeastern Louisiana really got smacked by Hurricane Ida, a Category 4 hurricane. We know what that is like...

"Remind Us, Lord" - by Rev. Weldon Bares

I don’t know where I found it. I am not sure who wrote it. I just know that it is a powerful prayer. I want to share it with you today...

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Celebrating 150 Years!

First United Methodist Church

Lake Charles, Louisiana