I love Advent! There’s something so moving when we light the first candle on the Advent
wreath, it reminds me of the unimaginable possibilities of living in God’s Kin-dom. It’s as if that flame on the candle focuses our attention on all the things we crave and wait for in our lives-hope, love, joy and peace
My friend was facing catastrophic failure. All things were bad, until suddenly, they were good! (Or at least better.) God winked and the message was received.
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” – Psalm 28:7
Despite what sounds like a cheery sentiment, the Psalmist is anything but.
Collect the food and drink you’ll need for a seven-day celebration and then REJOICE! That sounds like quite the party to thank the Lord. And don’t forget to invite all your family, friends, as well as strangers such as immigrants, widows and orphans. If you are like me, you probably have countless memories of Thanksgiving celebrations.
We want to teach our children to say thank you for things they receive and for kindnesses. That is a basic rule that most of us follow – saying please and thank you – and we teach children at a very early age to do just that.
Leviticus 23:42-43 (CEB) 42 For seven days you must live in huts. Every citizen of Israel must live in huts 43 so that
Psalm 4:7-8 (NIV) 7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. 8 In peace I will lie down and
The word “fear” typically has a negative connotation. If we are fearful of something, it is usually because we have had a negative experience with the thing we are fearful of. So why does the Bible tell us that we are to fear the Lord? How can fearing the Lord lead to wisdom, peace, and rest?
When we’re facing a difficult situation, anxiety can feel like a storm raging inside us. Fear clouds our minds, and we can’t see the way out. In moments like these, we plead with God through tears, saying, “I can’t do this anymore. I just want out.”
Jesus had a very busy and exhausting day. In Mark Chapter 1 Jesus is calling to the disciples to come and join him, he’s healing the sick and casting out demons from the crowds of people who came to Jesus for healing. Then, before sunrise, Jesus rose to pray alone
Our lives will never be perfect. There will always be challenges and things that bring us down. Christ can’t magically make those things go away, but He does offer us ways to make carrying them easier.
Commentaries say that in Psalm 62 David is expressing his trust in God and his anticipation of deliverance from his enemies. He waits and rests in God, relying on God’s power and control instead of his own abilities or the strength of his allies. True rest, God’s rest, is a state of mind or
Together we can turn the nation’s largest weekend of football into the largest weekend of giving. Youth group members will be collecting monetary donations at each service this Sunday and will then send the donation to the Turning Point United Methodist Food Pantry in Trenton. Your generosity will be very much appreciated. The link below will take you to our PushPay system. You can select “Give One Time” then use the Fund Selector to choose “Souper Bowl of Caring.”
PEDAL for PROMISE – SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2019: Medford United Methodist is fielding a team for the Urban Promise fundraiser “Pedal for Promise.” This year the ride begins and ends at Valenzano Winery in Shamong. You can register to ride, make a donation to the team or register as a spectator to enjoy the party and cheer on our team.
Go to urbanpromiseusa.org/pedal for more information about the event, to donate, or to register as an individual. OR you can go directly to the TEAM MEDFORD UMC page at www.crowdrise.com/team-medford-umc.
Questions or need help? Speak with Pastor Kathleen, Wayne Richards, or Heidi and Mike Polhemus
