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 […]
Worship Planning Retreat Sunset Celebrations Event Center, 3593 East Pontaluna Rd, Fruitport, MI 49415 Friday, September 6 at noon – Saturday, September 7 at 2:00 pm The event is open to anyone from the congregation who is willing to read the background information (below) and commit to actively participate in every aspect of the two […]
Along with our common ancestor in Abraham, Jews and Christians share a common Holy Scripture in the Old Testament. However, our understanding of who Jesus is differs. As we consider God’s desire for covenant with us, how do we relate to each other. We shared “Introductions to Judaism” in worship. Pastor Mary’s message is based […]
Numerous faith traditions believe in ‘good works.” How do we understand the relationship between faith and works in light of Paul’s claim that we are saved by faith alone? Jim Post’s message was based on James 2: 14-19 and Ephesians 2: 1-10. Jim does not preach from a manuscript. For a DVD of the service […]