As disciples of Jesus, we are called to believe that living a new way is possible, and to share that good news with others.
Based on Mark 6:6b-12
“Healing Old Wounds” sermon on July 1st
Are we willing to move confidently toward Jesus, knowing his very presence in our lives can end the pain that we’ve carried around for a long time? Based on: Mark 5:24b-34
“Living Out Loud” sermon on June 24th
Pastor Kim’s sermon asks the question, “How does the knowledge of God’s grace – God’s unconditional love – change how you think about yourself?” Based on Paul and his 2nd letter to the Corinthians: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
“Planting with Care” sermon on June 17th
Pastor Kim’s sermon continues the theme of New Creation. She talks about planting with care. Every little thing we do with compassion is a small seed that can sprout into good things beyond our imagining. The scripture is Mark 4:26-34, the parable of the sower.
“Expanding ‘Kinship'” sermon on June 10th
Pastor Kim reviews Matthew 18:15-17 that outlines Jesus’ guide to us about difficulties with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Our Mission is All About Changing Lives
Our mission is all about changing lives! Here is how YOU are doing this:
- Our Sunday school season added new families. Hug and thank a Sunday school teacher and all the kids and parents inviting their friends!
- New people tell me, “Wow, this is such a warm place!”. Keep up the 5 minute rule of speaking to someone you don’t know well before or after worship and getting to know them.” Truly friendly churches have to keep working at being welcoming.
- Chick Wood and Diane Shortsleeve worked on Mary Lou Payne’s flower garden so she could enjoy it!
- Jim Warden is offering his second dog obedience class to anyone needing this.
- Ted Marcy and Robie Stoner surveyed the flooded home of a low income owner in Northern VT and reported to our Conference Volunteers in Mission person who will plan the volunteer rebuild of this home.
- We gave $1500 to United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) so that they are there anywhere in our state, nation or world where there is a natural disaster or war.
- The OWLS team is planning a fun outreach during the Old Hollow neighborhood Yard Sale day, June 23rd. We will be offering free water, and parking because God’s love is free!
If someone connects to God’s grace through any of these services we offer?—well that’s priceless.
Grace and Peace, Kim
“In a Too Busy World, How Do We Rest?” sermon on June 3rd
For the season after Pentecost starting June 3rd, Pastor Kim is exploring the theme of “Tending the New Creation”
“And if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!” – 2 Corinthians 5: 17
“Believing the Unbelievable” sermon on May 27th by Roger Marum
Guest preacher this morning was our own Roger Marum. His text was the story of Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus, John 3:1–17 as paraphrased in The Message.
“Sharing Abundant Life with Others” sermon on Pentecost Sunday
Pastor Kim’s sermon on Pentecost Sunday spoke to what makes a church vital, and us followers of Jesus, not just fans or volunteers. Push and empower me Holy Spirit
“Encounters with the Holy Spirit” sermon by Ted Marcy on May 13th
Ted tells the story of his experiences of helping someone else separated by 34 years and how that changed both their lives. He begins by looking at two qualities we attribute to the God we worship: Transcendent and Immanent.
