Graves into Gardens
Text: Luke 24:1-12 Earlier this week, I was preparing for worship and listening to some of the music selected for our time of worship today….
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The Lord’s Prayer: Thine is the Kingdom
Text: 1 Chronicles 29:1, 5b-6, 9-13; Luke 19:28-40 In our confirmation lessons this month, we are exploring the vows that these young folks will make…
The Lord’s Prayer: Our Daily Bread
Text: John 6:30-35; James 2:15-17 During this season of Lent, we are taking time to dive deep and explore together the prayer that Jesus taught…
The Lord’s Prayer: Thy Kingdom Come
Text: Isaiah 2:2-5 “Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” This short phrase is one of the most…
The Lord’s Prayer: Our Holy Father
Text: Luke 11:1-10 This year as we journey through Lent, we are being led by prayer. Well, one prayer in particular. The prayer that Jesus…
UMC 101: The Local Church & Membership
Text: 2 Corinthians 3:12-13, 3:18-4:1, 5-6; Book of Discipline 201-204, 214-221 Over the last seven weeks, we have explored together some of the foundational beliefs…
UMC 101: An Inclusive Church
Text: Luke 5:17-26, Book of Discipline – Constitution Preamble and ¶1-5, ¶140, and the new 6 Over this last month as we have worshipped with one…
UMC 101: We are ALL Ministers
Text: Ephesians 4:4-16, Book of Discipline P126-139 Last week, I offered a very brief summary of scripture: God forgives us. God loves us. God has…