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Why "Bay Mystic" as a name?

Posted by PHohmann on July 2, 2014 at 9:00 PM Comments comments ()

"Mystic" is a Catholic word that goes back many centuries.   Catholic mystics had a deep, intimate relationship with God that seemed "mystical" to others.   They practiced contemplative prayer, which is a prayer done in silence.  The basis of contemplation is Christ within. John 14:23 says, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.”  By faith, I descend into my heart and there behold Go...

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Pete's bio and background

Posted by PHohmann on June 23, 2014 at 7:35 PM Comments comments ()

I retired in August, 2013.   I then worked part-time for Prince William County Parks and Recreation, teaching the Science in the Park Program to elementary school classes.  On weekends I taught adults how to kayak and stand up paddleboard.  I also directed paddling camps for children during the summer. 


Before retiring, I was a full-time pastor for Mechanicsville Christian Center near Richmond, VA.   There I was a children's pastor and had respo...

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