July 20, 2026
The Pacific and Gray Summit area experienced a special event this week. Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, rolled through town on its coast-to-coast 2026 tour. Many of you braved the heat and humidity to witness this engineering marvel close up. Among the remaining eight Big Boys in existence today, No. 4014 is the only one that is still operational. Built to haul heavy equipment in support of the war effort, No 4014 is an impressive 133 feet long and weighs 12 million pounds! It remains as much an engineering marvel today as it was back then.
When our fast paced, ever changing, have-it-delivered-by-tomorrow world becomes just a little too much for me, I gravitate to a simpler time in life. The songs, movies, television shows from a different decade offer a welcome escape from all the craziness. I wonder if that was the draw for so many to witness this historical marvel in person. For a few moments, Big Boy No 4014 provided respite from the days “to do” list and worries that weigh us down.
As Christians, we have a God whose promises of steadfast love and grace are ever-present in time of need, in a time of respite--all we need to do is share our worries and concerns with Him. God’s steadfast love and presence can give us the comfort and peace we seek. I invite you to set aside your “to do” list for an hour and come join us Sunday mornings for worship and fellowship. I will save a seat for you!
Pastor Nina
When our fast paced, ever changing, have-it-delivered-by-tomorrow world becomes just a little too much for me, I gravitate to a simpler time in life. The songs, movies, television shows from a different decade offer a welcome escape from all the craziness. I wonder if that was the draw for so many to witness this historical marvel in person. For a few moments, Big Boy No 4014 provided respite from the days “to do” list and worries that weigh us down.
As Christians, we have a God whose promises of steadfast love and grace are ever-present in time of need, in a time of respite--all we need to do is share our worries and concerns with Him. God’s steadfast love and presence can give us the comfort and peace we seek. I invite you to set aside your “to do” list for an hour and come join us Sunday mornings for worship and fellowship. I will save a seat for you!
Pastor Nina
GRAY SUMMIT
United Methodist Church
204 Ford Street - PO Box 97
Gray Summit MO 63039
636.742.4336
OFFICE HOURS: Mon/Wed/Thurs 9am-2pm
United Methodist Church
204 Ford Street - PO Box 97
Gray Summit MO 63039
636.742.4336
OFFICE HOURS: Mon/Wed/Thurs 9am-2pm