Author Archives: Steve LaMotte

About Steve LaMotte

Husband of Andrea and father of four amazing children. Pastor of Orchard Church in Magnolia, Delaware. Elder in the Pen-Del Conference.

On The Move (or, I’ve Been Reappointed)

Posted on February 19, 2019

On Sunday, February 7th I announced that the Bishop was re-appointing me from my current ministry to Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford, DE beginning July 1, 2019. (For non-United Methodist, Clergy ‘itinerate’ and are deployed through the leadership of … Continue reading →

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Advent: The Christ Candle

Posted on January 3, 2019

*A week or so late, but I wanted to post.* Over the past four weeks, we have been in the season of Advent. Advent is not a countdown to Christmas, but a season of waiting, expectation, and self-examination as we … Continue reading →

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Fourth Sunday of Advent: Peace

Posted on December 26, 2018

Through our Advent Journey, we have practiced a rhythm of watching and waiting by looking at God’s faithfulness, God’s love, and the joy that God brings us. This morning we light the fourth candle, the Candle of Peace. Our scripture … Continue reading →

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Joy- The Third Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 18, 2018

(A brief reading I wrote for worship this past Sunday as we lit the third Advent Candle) Advent Week 3: Joy  On the first week of Advent, we lit the candle of Faith as we put our trust in God … Continue reading →

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LOVE: Week Two of Advent

Posted on December 11, 2018

We are in the second week of Advent. Last week, we lit the candle of Hope as we heard that Jesus’ return brings us hope in the midst of despair. This morning, we hear from the prophet Malachi: “I will … Continue reading →

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A Long Day With Postive Results

Posted on November 20, 2018

Yesterday (11/19), Caleb received his long-awaited hearing test at Children’s Hospital​ of Pennsylvania (CHOP). Knowing that he has microtia of his right ear, and concerned that he has diminished hearing in his “good” ear because of fluid, we had been … Continue reading →

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Orchard Midweek Podcast: EP 001

Posted on November 8, 2018

I have the honor of working with Ben Wilcox at Orchard Church. He is our Worship/Youth Pastor- and all around good guy. We’ve been talking about recording a podcast as a resource to our church and greater community since August … Continue reading →

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