Staying Awake
Scripture: Acts 2-:7-12 This afternoon, our Volunteers in Mission, VIM Team will head to Omaha. Maybe you could already see the sleeping bags, luggage and…
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Abiding in Love
Loneliness is a growing epidemic in our society. Yes, I said epidemic. Studies have now shown that loneliness and social isolation raises our stress hormones,…
Who Is Included in We?
Everyone loves a hometown hero… The kid who excelled at sports or music or science and then went away to accomplish their dreams. When they…
The Spirit of Surrender
A little bit later in the service today, we will be receiving a new member of this Body of Christ. And we will ask Tom…
The Spirit of Community
This summer at Immanuel, we have been exploring how the Holy Spirit shows up in the lives of characters throughout the scriptures. Today, we find…
Sermon on the Mount: The Golden Rule
My sister-in-law has been staying with us all week while she completed a training here in Des Moines for her work place. It was really…
Never Go Hungry
We are gathered here tonight, as one community of faith, to give thanks. Throughout this month, I’ve been preaching about gratitude and giving thanks and…
Home. #umcgc
Each evening, when deliberations are done, it’s time to head home. While for most delegates, that has been to a hotel room, sometimes shared with…