The daily devotional published Monday-Friday by Medford UMC. Click on the devotional title to read that day’s post.
We went to see the movie “The Sheep Detectives.” It’s a mystery/comedy movie about a flock of sheep who solve the murder of their shepherd. It was poignant to watch as the sheep had to come to terms with their grief and their own fear and mortality, while learning
One of the greatest struggles people face is understanding who they are. We often define ourselves by our careers, accomplishments, possessions, relationships, or even our failures. When those things change or disappear, our sense of identity can become shaky.
When you feel fed up with people’s righteous outrage about this or that perceived threat to the holy order of the world, take heart. So did Jesus.
I have always been fascinated by the idea – here and in Genesis 18 – that angels sometimes take the form of people we encounter in our everyday life. If you step back from the idea for a moment and consider it, how would you know?
Remember a time when you said something boldly and a time when you chose not to speak up. Which one felt worse to you?
I suspect that each of us will be touched by the Spirit, in a different way, as we read and reflect on this piece of scripture.
Today’s scripture reading immediately reminded me of our Soul Soup ministry. Our volunteers make soup from our church garden veggies and donations of meats, herbs, beans, pasta and broth. We send the soup to a partner church where they feed and donate soup to people who can’t afford nutritious food.
Today’s scripture reading immediately reminded me of our Soul Soup ministry. Our volunteers make soup from our church garden veggies and donations of meats, herbs, beans, pasta and broth. We send the soup to a partner church where they feed and donate soup to people who can’t afford nutritious food.
I thought that Pastor Joe gave a wonderful message last week on Pentecost Sunday sharing the description from Acts 2 of what that first Pentecost celebration might have looked like. As a Minister of Christian Education for 30 years, I created my fair share of Pentecost celebrations
and Children’s Moments.
Here in Psalm 29, David reflects on the awesome power and majesty of the LORD’s voice. The imagery he uses is both vivid and overwhelming.
There are many times when we will have to entrust someone or something that we care very much for into the hands of someone else.
You feel this when your child needs a medical procedure. You feel this when you hire an attorney to represent your case in court..
Do you remember singing the song “Fishers of Men”? It’s always interesting to me when Brian teaches the kids a song during his children’s time. They are typically songs I learned in Sunday School many years ago. The songs have the right messaging but need some tweaks here and there for the times…
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
