by graceumc | Apr 17, 2018 | Sermons and Pastoral Musings
Summary We live in a tumultuous time not a whole lot different from today. The Lord wants us to rely on him at times like this. We are God’s people and because of his sacrifice, we all have Salvation. Too often we complain about our problems without sufficient focus...
by graceumc | Mar 30, 2018 | Sermons and Pastoral Musings
Come Join Us Sunday for Easter Sermon SUMMARY – Even when you do not recognize Jesus, Jesus recognizes you and calls you by name. God, who cares for the birds of the air and the lilies of the field, knows you by name, loves you intimately and bids you move into the...
by graceumc | Mar 30, 2018 | Sermons and Pastoral Musings
Sermon Summary: God the Eternal is a God of creativity, caring, and joy. Life and beauty are God’s gifts to creation. Nature’s participation in creating more life, more care, more beauty, is nature’s praise of the One who made us all. All of nature, the stones in the...
by graceumc | Mar 2, 2018 | Sermons and Pastoral Musings
Summary – God’s desire is for us to be happy; have a full and abundant life. God tells us what we need to do for that to happen. Bending the rules, breaking the rules, cheating isn’t nice and ruins God’s plan for everyone. Sermon by Pastor Mel Woodworth First Lesson...
by graceumc | Mar 2, 2018 | Sermons and Pastoral Musings
Summary God has claimed us as beloved children. It is only in relationship with God that we find true hope, life and joy. The Season between now and Easter is a time to discover those elements within us that bring death to our dreams, relationships, and souls. Come to...
by graceumc | Feb 13, 2018 | Sermons and Pastoral Musings
Summary of the message: We want what God has given. Whether it is the prophecy of Elijah or the very presence of God in Jesus, when God’s word is leaving, we want it for ourselves. God’s presence is forever with us but it can be a struggle to be faithful enough to see...