United Methodist Chucks

We continue our series called “Give Thanks.” Over four weeks we explore different things that we can give thanks for. Today’s message is “For Failure.” This Sunday we explore being thankful for the failures in our lives that help to teach us about life and how we keep going. Our scripture readings come from 2 Samuel 24:10-14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; and Mark 14:66-72.

We continue our series called “Give Thanks.” Over four weeks we explore different things that we can give thanks for. Today’s message is “For Music.” This Sunday we explore being thankful for the music that helps us to worship and to put our feelings into words. Our scripture readings come from Psalm 98; Colossians 3:12-17; and Revelation 7:9-17.

We begin our series called “Give Thanks.” Over four weeks we explore different things that we can give thanks for. Today’s message is “For the Saints.” For All Saints Sunday we explore being thankful for those who are no longer with us and permission to mourn. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 25:6-9; Revelation 21:1-6a; and John 11:32-44.

We finish our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we looked at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today’s message is “Timing.” Today we explore how we see God's time and respond to that timing through a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Ecclesiastes 3:1-15; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; and Mark 13:28-37.

We continue our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we look at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today’s message is “Sharing.” Today we explore how we overcome selfishness to invite others to share in a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Acts 4:32-37; Philippians 2:1-4; and Matthew 6:19-24.

We continue our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we look at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today’s message is “Inviting.” Today we explore how we are invited to the table so that we invite others to share in a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 55:1-9; 1 Peter 4:8-11; and Luke 14:7-11.

We continue our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we look at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today’s message is “Shepherding.” Today we explore shepherding with care when we invite others to share in a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Ezekiel 34:11-16,23-24; Psalm 23; and Matthew 18:10-14.

We start our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we look at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today’s message is “Harvesting.” Today we explore the idea of the harvest with how we invite others to share in a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 24:17-22; Galatians 6:1-10; and Luke 10:1-9.

We finish our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we looked at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Justice.” Today we explore our community acts of mercy to change society as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 58:6-10; James 2:1-10; and Matthew 23:1-7,13,23-24.

We continue our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Compassion.” Today we explore our personal acts of mercy to help others as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 15:7-11; 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; and Mark 8:1-8.

We begin our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Worship.” Today we explore our acts of public worship as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Proverbs 2:1-11; James 5:13-20; and Luke 22:14-20.

We begin our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Devotion.” Today we explore our personal acts of devotion as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Psalm 119:25-32; Philippians 4:4-9; and Matthew 6:5-8,16-18.

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.