Based on Genesis 2:15 “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it.”
2019 UM ARMY Slideshow
A slideshow from selected photos of the UM ARMY week in Wethersfield, CT Aug 4th thru 10th, 2019
“Wise as Serpents, Gentle as a Doves” Sermon on Aug 18th
Pastor Kim explores the difficult, controversial and confusing parable of the dishonest manager in Luke 16: 1-13
UM ARMY 2019 Team Shares in Worship
The youth and adults who went to Wethersfield, CT the week of Aug 4th to 10th share what they did during the mission trip, what they liked best about the week, and where they saw God.
The UM ARMY Team locally. Teens: Arielle Dumont, Vincent Cataloni, Samantha Hallock, Rhode Miguel (Vergennes Congregational), Wyatt Paine, Siobhan Potter, Erich Reitz, Josias Salomao (Vergennes Congregational), McKenna Smith (Bradford UMC), Jennifer Steadman, Lily Steadman, Ashka Whitney, Jonathan Willis Adults: From NFUMC: Pastor Kim, Rob McKay. From Faith South Burlington: Maggie Holt, Rod Williams, Joel Williams
“Put On the Mind and Heart of Christ the Lord” Sermon on Aug 4th
Clare Conner, our congregation’s lay leader, led worship and gave the message on Sunday Aug 4th as Pastor Kim headed down that morning to Wethersfield, CT with 13 youth and 5 adults for the UMARMY Mission trip week. They will be back on Sat, Aug 10th.
Clare’s message is based on Hosea 11:1-11 and Colossians 3: 1-11
“What Jesus Prays For” Sermon on July 28th
A sermon on The Lord’s Prayer based on Luke 11: 1-4
This was the ending “ditty” Kim read:
There’s work to do, deadlines to meet, you’ve got no time to spare. But as you hurry and scurry, ASAP: Always Say a Prayer. In the midst of family chaos, quality time is rare. Do your best; let God do the rest, ASAP: Always Say a Prayer. It may seem like your worries are more than you can bear. Slow down and take a breather, ASAP: Always Say a Prayer. God knows how stressful life is; God wants to ease our cares. And God will respond to all your needs, ASAP: Always Say a Prayer.
“What Jesus Wants” Sermon On July 21st
Based on Luke 10:38-42 when Jesus is hosted at Martha and Mary’s place, but Martha is doing all the cooking then complains about that to Jesus. What is Jesus trying to communicate in this encounter?
No Lobsterfest in 2019
Dear Lobster Fest Lovers. We will be taking a year off in 2019 and will not be offering a Lobster Fest this summer. We thank you for the many years of your support.
“You Want Me To Do What?” Sermon on July 14th
The following map image is what Pastor Kim referred to during her sermon.

“What Is God Up TO?” Sermon on July 7th
Based on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians 1:9-10 “he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.“
Kim gives credit to Rob Bell and his book, “What is the Bible?” and his chapter 5 on the Greek word “anakephalaiossathai” for an interpretation of this scripture. Rob Bell’s book is available in print, Kindle and as an audiobook thru the link above – Ted’s opinion is that it is best to listen to it.