Envy is the consuming desire to have everybody else as unsuccessful as you are. It is a subtle form of hate – resenting the good and rejoicing in the bad that occurs to one’s neighbor. Social media like Facebook, can be a breeding ground for envy. In today’s world, how do we move from envy […]
The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts Designs on Worship: Workshop Update Saturday, October 17, 2015Our fall workshop is shaping up nicely. The schedule will look like this:9:00-9:15 am Registration, coffee, and munchies 9:15-11:15 am Classes 11:30 am-12:15 pm Lunch 12:15-1:15 pm Classes 1:30-2:00 pm ClosingThe […]
All Church Brainstorming for Fall 2015 Worship Sunday, August 9, 2015 Diane Thompson’s House 5:30 pm Potluck Dinner 6:30-8:30 pm Brainstorming The Worship Connections Teams are looking for a few ideas for upcoming worship services. Members of all ages and backgrounds are invited to participate. You might be surprised to see how much fun (and […]
Pride, but not arrogance, is usually a positive trait. Why is it also the root of so much other evil? How can we cultivate humility? Wouldn’t it be great if it was easy? To read Pastor Mary’s message based on Luke 18: 9-14, click here. For some thought provoking quotes on pride and humility, click […]
We opened today’s service with the story of the serpent from Genesis 3: 1-7 and quotes about temptation, sin, and virtue. To read Pastor Mary’s sermon based on Romans 3: 19-24, click here. To see the Lexus F ad she referred to in her sermon, click here.
Sinning like a Christian reminds us that sin isn’t just outside of us. Sin isn’t something we should be concerned about in others; it’s pervasive and very much alive in us, too. For as much as we celebrate God’s grace, the reason we need grace is because we sin. Join us in worship as we […]
Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Greg Lawton. Greg serves as Director of the Wesley Fellowship, a United Methodist campus ministry with and for the students, faculty, and staff at Grand Valley State University. For a copy of his message, “Faith Expectation,” based on Mark 12: 28-24, please contact the church secretary at 231-798-2181 or lakeharbor@aol.com […]
Today’s guest speaker is Gunnar Carlson. Gunnar was formerly the editor of the Muskegon Chronicle. He is now a certified lay minister. For a copy of his message, “Strength in Weakness,” based on 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, please contact the church secretary at 231-798-2181 or lakeharbor@aol.com for a DVD.
If faith is the foundation of our life in Christ and hope is the product of faith, perhaps love is what faith and hope looks like in action. What does is look like when we love like Jesus? To read Pastor Mary’s message based on I John 4:7-21, click here.
All Church Worship Brainstorming “Claiming Our Sin” SINNING LIKE A CHRISTIAN: A NEW LOOK AT THE 7 DEADLY SINS by Will Willimon has some interesting things to say about sin. Click here to see what ideas we came up with for the next worship series. This version was updated on June 25 and includes some […]