2019 Advent and Christmas Worship Brainstorming “Heaven and Nature Sing” November 4, 2019 The worship brainstorming was held at Deb Moon’s LeFleur Shoppe. We focused on the beloved song, “Joy to the World,” which turns 300 this year. Here is what we came up with: 2019 Advent and Christmas Brainstorming Summary For ideas on how […]
Our society tells us that what we have belongs to us, to use as we wish. The Bible tells us that everything belongs to God, and we are the stewards, or managers, of that which God has entrusted to us. How does this distinction change our understanding of giving? We shared the video, “You Don’t […]
“Membership has its privileges” is an ad slogan, but that’s not the case when it comes to the church. We’re called to be disciples and make disciples, which includes being faithful stewards of God’s gifts. We shared the video, “Cheerful Giver,” in worship. Pastor Mary’s message is based on Matthew 28: 16-20. Marcia Woodworth […]
It took several years to get the Lake Harbor UMC Worship Teams moving in the right direction. During this session, we will cover the kinds of things we wish we had known from the start: how to develop a team; working with what God has given us; team guidelines; resources; useful supplies; journaling; and setting […]
Most of us don’t think about encountering angels (God’s messengers) as we show hospitality, but we can be profoundly changed as we learn to love others as God loves us. This is Pastor Mary’s fourth and final message in the series, “There Is No ‘Us’ and ‘Them.’” It is based on Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-16, […]
All Church Brainstorming for November Worship Monday, October 7, 2019 LHUMC lounge Noon Potluck Lunch 12:30-2:30 PM Worship Brainstorming During the month of November, we will ask “Where is God when tragedy and suffering strike?” This series is based on Adam Hamilton’s book, Why?: Making Sense of God’s Will. Please join us for a potluck […]
Our willingness to show hospitality to others, especially “the least of these,” shows our relationship with God. We’re called to personal holiness (a personal relationship with God) and social holiness (relationship with others that includes serving them). This is Pastor Mary’s third message in the series, “There Is No ‘Us’ and ‘Them.’” It is based […]
Jonah is a reluctant prophet whose human judgment clouds his ability to understand God’s grace. How do we fight against our own tendency to judge others, which can compromise God’s work? This is Pastor Mary’s second message in the series, “There Is No ‘Us’ and ‘Them.’” It is based on Jonah 4. For a recap […]
We’re called to show hospitality because it reflects God’s character, reminds us that God welcomes all, and convicts us of our need for God’s grace. Radical hospitality is a vital practice if we are to make disciples. This is Pastor Mary’s first message in the series, “There Is No ‘Us’ and ‘Them.’” It is based […]
John 3:16 has been called “the Gospel in miniature,” but it comes out of a longer conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, someone who is seeking answers to spiritual questions. How can we live the faith we claim boldly and authentically while respecting people of other faith traditions? We shared the 2018 Super Bowl ad, “One […]