On Monday, November 9 we gathered to brainstorm for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany worship. It wasn’t the same as gathering at Le Fleur for pizza – Deb does a great job decorating for us – but we did have some Christmas treats and few people who don’t normally join us. Original brainstorming information: https://lakeharborumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/December-2020-brainstorming.pdf Brainstorming […]
We may be struggling with loss and uncertainty because of the state of the world – and our country seemingly divided. God offers us a vision for life with Jesus – the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, and it’s a vision for us to claim boldly. This is the […]
At the heart of our relationship to money is living and giving with gratitude – whether we give money, time, or energy for the sake of others. As a result of aligning our money practices with God’s vision for ourselves and our impact on the world, we find hope and the possibility that gratitude can […]
It seems like media is dominated by bad news. We know that negativity and tragic events get ratings and attention, but too much bad news can leave us feeling hopeless and apathetic. We forget that God is good – an God can bring new life and hope even in the midst of difficult circumstances. What […]
Do we reap love and generosity or bitterness and resentment? Do our attitudes and actions, especially around money, align with God’s vision? Are we impacting the world with hope – or at least moving in that direction? No matter how incremental or seemingly simple, when we focus on God’s vision, we live with a sense […]
We live an “incarnational” faith – faith that is lived out in our actions in the world. How do we use God’s gifts, including time, energy, and money, to make meaning and support God’s mission and vision in the world? When we approach daily living with attention and intention, it is a “wonder-full” life. This […]
Our relationship with money has a history – not only as long as our lives, but also as expansive as our family and culture. If we want to create spiritual practices for how we deal with money, first we look back to see with new eyes how and when our values and fears were initiated. […]
Jesus speaks to worn-out and tired people with a promise of real rest. We cannot carry our burdens alone, and we don’t have to. He helps us and sustains us with love and grace. This is the third and final week in the series “Sabbath: Holy Rest.” Pastor Mary’s message is based on Psalm 23, […]
We can easily find ourselves distracted by tasks to be don (and there’s always more to be done!). Jesus calls us to be present in his presence, listen to him, and be blessed. This is the second week in the series “Sabbath: Holy Rest.” Pastor Mary’s message is based on Psalm 46:10 and Luke 10: […]
Worship Brainstorming“A Wonder-Full Life”Monday, September 21, 2020 at 2:00 pmAt the back of the LHUMC sanctuary In this series, we’ll use the beloved film It’s a Wonderful Life to consider how we view money, how we can be faithful stewards of all of God’s gifts, and how we can build a wonder-full life with God […]