United Methodist Chucks

We finish our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “The Individual in the Community.” Today we will explore the way that we operate as individuals within multiple communities. Our scripture readings come from Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26; and Matthew 18:10-20.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Think and Let Think.” Today we will explore the way that we can work together, even if we happen to disagree. Our scripture readings come from Ecclesiastes 4:9-16; Romans 14:1-9; and John 15:12-17.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Good Works.” Today we will explore the way that we understand how good works are a response to God’s grace. Our scripture readings come from 1 Samuel 12:19-25; James 2:14-26; and Matthew 7:21-27.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Grace for All.” Today we will explore the way that we understand God's grace as a free gift that is available for all people. Our scripture readings come from Psalm 40:4-11; Ephesians 2:1-10; and Mark 10:42-52.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Reading Scripture.” Today we will explore the way that we study scripture and the method that we use to interpret the Bible. Our scripture readings come from Joshua 1:7-9; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; and Acts 8:26-35.

We begin our new series called "Methodist Roots." Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is "3 Simple Rules." Today we will explore the 3 simple rules that we have that help us to live out our faith in Christ. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 14:13-23; and Luke 6:27-38.

This marks my first Sunday at my new appointment to the Neoga Grace, Toledo, and Etna United Methodist Churches. As such, we have a look at "New Beginnings." Today we discuss how we face change and how God helps us to move forward. Next week we will begin a six week series on Methodist roots. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 43:16-21; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; and Mark 1:14-28.

We finish our series called “Parting Thoughts.” This series marks the end of my time with the Greenup and Cottonwood United Methodist Churches. Each week I have shared another parting thought before I start my new appointment. This week we have “Thoughts on Love” with a few final thoughts about love and faith. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 13:7-10; and Mark 12:28-34.

We continue our series called “Parting Thoughts.” This series marks the end of my time with the Greenup and Cottonwood United Methodist Churches. Each week I will share another parting thought before I start my new appointment. This week we have “Thoughts on Baptism” with a few thoughts about what baptism means. Our scripture readings come from Acts 8:9-24; Galatians 3:15-29; and Matthew 3:1-17.

We continue our series called “Parting Thoughts.” This series marks the end of my time with the Greenup and Cottonwood United Methodist Churches. Each week I will share another parting thought before I start my new appointment. This week we have “Thoughts on Communion” with a few thoughts about sharing in the Lord's Supper. Our scripture readings come from Ecclesiastes 9:7-11; 1 Corinthians 11:17-26; and Luke 22:7-20.

We start a new series called "Parting Thoughts." This series marks the end of my time with the Greenup and Cottonwood United Methodist Churches. Each week I will share another parting thought before I start my new appointment. This week we have "Thoughts on the Trinity" for this Trinity Sunday. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 63:7-16; Galatians 2:15-3:5; and John 1:1-18

We finish our Easter series called “Questions from Acts.” Each week our reading from Acts will inspire a new question to answer. Our last question is “What Does This Mean?” To find an answer, we take a look at the early church to understand the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Our scripture readings come from Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:22-27; and John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15.

We continue our Easter series called “Questions from Acts.” Each week our reading from Acts will inspire a new question to answer. Our next question is “Who Will Witness?” To find an answer, we take a look at the early church to understand what it means to be a witness of Christ. Our scripture readings come from Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; 1 John 5:9-13; and John 17:6-19.

We continue our Easter series called “Questions from Acts.” Each week our reading from Acts will inspire a new question to answer. Our next question in “Can Anyone Withhold?” To find an answer, we take a look at the early church to understand how we change because of the love of Christ. Our scripture readings come from Acts 10:44-48; 1 John 5:1-6; and John 15:9-17.

We continue our Easter series called “Questions from Acts.” Each week our reading from Acts will inspire a new question to answer. Our next question in “What Is To Prevent Me?”. To find an answer, we take a look at the early church to understand inclusion and exclusion with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Acts 8:26-40; 1 John 4:7-21; and John 15:1-8.

We continue our Easter series called “Questions from Acts.” Each week our reading from Acts will inspire a new question to answer. Our next question in “By What Name?”. To find an answer, we take a look at the early church and what it means to act in the name of Jesus. Our scripture readings come from Acts 4:5-12; 1 John 3:16-24; and John 10:11-18.

We continue our Easter series called “Questions from Acts.” Each week our reading from Acts will inspire a new question to answer. Our next question in “Whose Power Is This?”. To find an answer, we take a look at the early church and by what power they acted. Our scripture readings come from Acts 3:12-19; 1 John 3:1-7; and Luke 24:36-48.

We begin our Easter series called “Questions from Acts.” Each week our reading from Acts will inspire a new question to answer. Our first question in "Who Is In Need?". To find an answer, we take a look at the early church and take a look at what it means to share. Our scripture readings come from Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 1:1-2:2; and John 20:19-31.

Our Easter message is called "Looking for Jesus." Today we celebrate that our journey to the cross is finished. We have witnessed Christ crucified and laid in a tomb. This morning, the stone is rolled away and the tomb is empty. Join us in celebrating the story of redemption that you are a part of. Our scripture readings come from Acts 10:34-43; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; and Mark 16:1-8.

We continue our Lenten series called “Depths of Love.” In it, we will explore the depths of God’s love in our Lenten journey to the cross. Our message for the last Sunday in Lent is called “Blessed is the One.” Today we think about our joy and our sorrow as we journey with Christ and explore the depths of love in this Palm/Passion Sunday message. Our scripture readings come from Mark 11:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; and Mark 15:1-39.