Welcome

3rd Sunday of Easter

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – 1 Peter 1:17-23

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 24:13-35

Sermon – “Breaking Bread Together”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Easter - Third Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

2^nd Sunday of Easter

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – 1 Peter 1:3-9

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 20:19-31

Sermon – “Trust and Verify”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Easter - Second Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

Easter Sunday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – Colossians 3:1-4

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 20:1-18

Sermon – “Mary!”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Easter - Resurrection of the Lord - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

5^th Sunday of Lent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – Romans 8:16-11

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 11:1-15

**Full lectionary text is John 11:1-45

Homily – “Life Giving Friendship”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Lent - Fifth Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

5^th Sunday of Lent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – Romans 8:16-11

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 11:1-15

**Full lectionary text is John 11:1-45

Homily – “Life Giving Friendship”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Lent - Fifth Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

4^th Sunday of Advent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – Ephesians 5:8-14

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 9:1-11

**Full lectionary text is John 9:1-41

Homily – “Seeing the Blind”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Lent - Fourth Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

3^rd Sunday of Advent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 95

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 4:5-24

**Full lectionary text is John 4:5-42

Homily – “Mental Gymnastics”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Lent - Third Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

2^nd Sunday of Advent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 121

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 3:1-17

Homily – “The Bravery of Nicodemus”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Lent - Second Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

Ash Wednesday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Homily – “The Shouting Silence”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Lent - Ash Wednesday - Revised Common Lectionary

Liu, G. C. (2015). Kimberly Bracken Long, ed., Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume 1, Advent Season Through Pentecost. Homiletic, 40(1).

Welcome

Transfiguration Sunday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – 2 Peter 1:16-21

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Matthew 17:1-9

Sermon – “Believe the Unbelievable”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Epiphany - Transfiguration Sunday - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

5^th Sunday After Epiphany

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalm – Psalm 112:1-10

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Matthew 5:13-20

Sermon – “Salt and Light”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Epiphany - Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany - Revised Common Lectionary

Be a little vampire - by Shaun Usher - Letters of Note

Welcome

4^th Sunday After Epiphany

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalm – Psalm 15

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon – “The Beatitudes”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Epiphany - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany - Revised Common Lectionary

Chapin, H. (2009). Cotton Patch Gospel.

The Gospel According to Shug to bless is to help – Alice Walker | The Official Website for American Novelist & Poet

Welcome

2^nd Sunday After Epiphany

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 49:1-7

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 1:29-42

Sermon – “What’s in a Name?”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Epiphany - Second Sunday after the Epiphany - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

Baptism of the Lord

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – Acts 10:34-43

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon – “One Stop on the Journey”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Epiphany - Baptism of the Lord - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

Celebration of Epiphany

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 60:1-6

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon – “The Wise Men’s Story”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Epiphany - Epiphany of the Lord - Revised Common Lectionary

Rovelli, C. (2016). Seven brief lessons on physics. Penguin.

Welcome

1^st Sunday After Christmas

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 148

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 2:8-20

Sermon – “The Shepherds’ Story”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Christmas - First Sunday after Christmas Day - Revised Common Lectionary

Luke 2 NRSVUE - The Birth of Jesus - In those days a - Bible Gateway

Welcome

4^th Sunday of Advent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon – “Joseph’s Story”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Advent - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Revised Common Lectionary

Gibran, Kahlil. The Prophet. Alma Classics, 2020.

Welcome

3^rd Sunday of Advent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 7:14-17

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 1:26-38 and 46b-55

Sermon – “Mary’s Story”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Advent - Third Sunday of Advent - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

2^nd Sunday of Advent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 11:1-10

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Matthew 3:1-12

Sermon – “The Symbol of Christmas”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Advent - Second Sunday of Advent - Revised Common Lectionary

Thurman, Howard. The Mood of Christmas. 1985.

Welcome

1^st Sunday of Advent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – Romans 13:11-12, 14

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Matthew 24:36-44

Sermon – “Good for Goodness Sake”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year A - Advent - First Sunday of Advent - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

Christ the King Sunday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – Colossians 1:11-20

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 23:33-43

Sermon – “The End is the Beginning”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Reign of Christ - Proper 29 (34) - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

23^nd Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 98

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 21:5-19

Sermon – “CNTL – ALT – DEL”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 28 - Revised Common Lectionary

1984 v A Brave New World - by Shaun Usher - Letters of Note

Welcome

22^nd Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 19:1-10

Sermon – “It’s About Perspective”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 26 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

All Saints Sunday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Prayer for All Saints Day

Epistle Lesson – Ephesians 1:11-23

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 6:20-31

Sermon – “The Inheritance of the Saints”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - All Saints Day - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

20^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 84:1-7

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 18:9-14

Sermon – “My Pinch Pot Overflows”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 25 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

19^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 18:1-8

Sermon – “The Truth About Santa”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 24 - Revised Common Lectionary

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus - by Shaun Usher

Welcome

18^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 7-15c

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 17:11-19

Sermon – “Healing is Trust”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 23 - Revised Common Lectionary

17^th Sunday After Pentecost

World Communion Sunday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 37:1-9

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Lesson from the Epistle – 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Sermon – “Lois and Eunice”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 22 - Revised Common Lectionary

Pierce, Yolanda Nicole. In My Grandmother’s House : Black Women, Faith, and the Stories We Inherit. Minneapolis, Broadleaf Books, 2021.

Welcome

16^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 146

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  Luke 16:19-31

Sermon – “The Emperor’s New Clothes”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 21 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

Holy Cross Sunday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Numbers 21:4b-9

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  John 3:13-17

Sermon – “Snakes, Snakes, and More Snakes”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Holy Cross - Revised Common Lectionary

“What is the natural enemy of a duck?” - by Shaun Usher

Welcome

13^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 1

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  Luke 14:25-33

Sermon – “Giving It All Up”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 18 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

12^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16

Apostles’ Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Lesson – Luke 14:1, 7-14

Sermon – “A Seat At The Table”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 17 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

Wesley Foundation of Macon

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

Apostles’ Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Lesson – Luke 12:32-40

Sermon – “Let Your Light Shine”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 14 - Revised Common Lectionary

11^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 58:9b-14

Apostles’ Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Lesson – Luke 13:10-17

Sermon – “What Sabbath Really Means”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 16 - Revised Common Lectionary

Don’t read that hogwash - by Shaun Usher - Letters of Note

Welcome

10^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Jeremiah 23:23-29

Apostles’ Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Lesson – Luke 12:49-56

Sermon – “The Things That Separate Us”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 15 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

9^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23

Apostles’ Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Lesson – Luke 12:32-40

Sermon – “Be Prepared”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 14 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome 
8th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.
And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 107:1-9, 43

Apostles’ Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Lesson – Luke 12:13-21

Sermon – “What We Treasure”

Benediction UMH 883
In life, in death, in life beyond death,
God is with us, we are not alone.
Thanks be to God.

Resources:
“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.
Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 13 - Revised Common Lectionary

7^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 15

Apostles’ Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Lesson – John 15:5-17

Sermon – “Bishop Leotine Kelly”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Psalm 15 NRSVUE - Psalm 15 Who Shall Abide in God’s - Bible Gateway

John 15:5-17 NRSVUE - I am the vine; you are the branches. - Bible Gateway

6^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 100

Apostles’ Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Lesson – Mark 8:22-26

Sermon – “Fanny Crosby”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

1 Timothy 4:11-16 NRSVUE - Command and teach these things. Let no - Bible Gateway

Psalm 100 KJV - Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all - Bible Gateway

5^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Joel 2:28-32

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Lesson from the Epistle – 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Sermon – “Margaret Newton Van Cott”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

1 Timothy 4:11-16 NRSVUE - Command and teach these things. Let no - Bible Gateway

Joel 2:28-32 NIV - The Day of the LORD - “And afterward, - Bible Gateway

4^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Epistle – Galatians 6:1-6

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Lesson – Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Sermon – “Bear One Another’s Burdens”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 9 - Revised Common Lectionary

3^rd Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 16

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Lesson – Matthew 6:19-24

Sermon – “Barbara Heck”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 8 - Revised Common Lectionary

Matthew 6:19-24 NRSVUE - Concerning Treasures - “Do not store - Bible Gateway

I MADE A BAD MISTAKE - by Shaun Usher - Letters of Note

2^nd Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 43

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Epistle Lesson – Exodus 33:7-11

Sermon – “Susanna Wesley”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 7 - Prayer - Revised Common Lectionary

Exodus 33:7-11 NRSVUE - The Tent outside the Camp - Now Moses - Bible Gateway

Trinity Sunday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 8

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Epistle Lesson – Romans 5:1-5

Sermon – “Does God Live Here?”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - After Pentecost - Trinity Sunday - Revised Common Lectionary

Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson - Genesis 11:1-9

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Epistle Lesson – Acts 2:1-21

Sermon – “So They Can See Us Coming”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Easter - Day of Pentecost - Revised Common Lectionary

6th Sunday of Easter

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Epistle – Acts 16:28-34

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  John 17:20-26

Sermon – “Everyone”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Easter - Seventh Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary

6th Sunday of Easter

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 67

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  John 14:23-29

Sermon – “Making Our Home Together”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Easter - Sixth Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary

5th Sunday of Easter

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 148

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  John 13:31-35

Sermon – “Love One Another”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Easter - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary

4th Sunday of Easter

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 23

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  John 10:22-30

Sermon – “The Sound of His Voice”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Easter - Fourth Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary

Psalm 23 KJV - The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not - Bible Gateway

3^rd Sunday of Easter

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 30

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  John 21:1-19

Sermon – “Locks and Bagels for Breakfast”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Easter - Third Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary

2^nd Sunday of Easter

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 150

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  John 20:19-31

Sermon – “Redeeming Thomas”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Easter - Second Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary

Easter Sunday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson - Acts 10:34-43

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  John 20:1-8

Sermon – “I Have Seen The Lord”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Easter - Resurrection of the Lord - Revised Common Lectionary

Holy Monday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  John 12:1-11

Sermon – “At The Feet of Jesus”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Holy Week - Monday of Holy Week - Revised Common Lectionary

Palm Sunday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 118:1-2,19-29

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  Luke 19:28-40

Sermon – “Cloak and Donkey”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Lent - Liturgy of the Palms - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome

5^th Sunday of Lent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 126

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  John 12:1-8

Sermon – “Foreshadowing”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Lent - Fifth Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

4^th Sunday of Lent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Epistle – 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Sermon – “The Prodigal Father”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Lent - Fourth Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

3^rd Sunday of Lent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 63:1-8

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  Luke 13:1-9

Sermon – “It’s All in the Manure”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Lent - Third Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

2^nd Sunday of Lent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 27

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  Luke 13:31-35

Sermon – “That Sly Fox”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Lent - Second Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

1^ST Sunday of Lent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson –  Luke 4:1-13

Sermon – “A Different Way to Lent”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Lent - First Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

Ash Wednesday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 51:1-17

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Sermon – “Such A Treasure”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Lent - Ash Wednesday - Revised Common Lectionary

Transfiguration Sunday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Epistle – 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 9:28-43a

Sermon – “The Veil is Removed”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Epiphany - Transfiguration Sunday - Revised Common Lectionary

7^th Sunday After Epiphany

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 6:27-38

Sermon – “The Golden Rule”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Epiphany - Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany - Revised Common Lectionary

To My Old Master - by Shaun Usher - Letters of Note

6^th Sunday After Epiphany

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Jeremiah 17:5-10

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 6:17-26

Sermon – “I Go Among Trees”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Epiphany - Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany - Revised Common Lectionary

5^th Sunday After Epiphany

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 138

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 5:1-11

Sermon – “Fishers of Men”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Epiphany - Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany - Revised Common Lectionary

4th Sunday After Epiphany

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Jeremiah 1:4-10

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 4:21-30

Sermon – “Hometown Boy Turned Savior”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Epiphany - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany - Revised Common Lectionary

3^rd Sunday After Epiphany

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 61:1-4, 11

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 4:16-22b

Sermon – “Drops Mic Sits Back Down”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Epiphany - Third Sunday after the Epiphany - Revised Common Lectionary

2^nd Sunday After Epiphany

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Letter from a letter from a loving but distressed mother

Gospel Lesson – John 2:1-11

Sermon – “Listen to Your Mother”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Epiphany - Second Sunday after the Epiphany - Revised Common Lectionary

Home | Substack

Welcome

Baptism of the Lord

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – Acts 8:14-17

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Sermon – “By Water and the Spirit”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Epiphany - Baptism of the Lord - Prayer - Revised Common Lectionary

Celebration of Epiphany

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 60:1-6

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

A Vision by Wendell Berry

Gospel Lesson – Matthew 2:1-12

Homily – “A New and Important Journey”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Epiphany - Epiphany of the Lord - Revised Common Lectionary

Berry, Wendell. 2009. The Selected Poems of Wendell Berry. Catapult.

Christmas Eve

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

I Will Light Candles This Christmas by Howard Thurman

The Magnificat - Luke 1:46-55

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 2:1-20

Homily – “Mary’s Calling”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Christmas - Nativity of the Lord - Proper II - Revised Common Lectionary

Thurman, Howard, The Work of Christmas, 1985.

3rd Sunday of Advent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Epistle – Philippians 1:3-11

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 3:7-18

Homily – “I Hold You In My Heart”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Advent - Third Sunday of Advent - Revised Common Lectionary

2nd Sunday of Advent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Malachi 3:1-4

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 3:1-6

Homily – “One Crying Out”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Advent - Second Sunday of Advent - Revised Common Lectionary

1^st Sunday of Advent

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 25:1-10

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Luke 21:25-36

Homily – “Don’t Get Trapped”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year C - Advent - First Sunday of Advent - Revised Common Lectionary

Reign of Christ

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 93

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

“Be Thankful” Letter from Carey Grant

Gospel Lesson – John 18:33-37

Sermon – “Thankfulness for a King”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Reign of Christ - Proper 29 (34) - Revised Common Lectionary

Only unselfishly can you enjoy life to the fullest

26^th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 16

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

“Let Us Love Each Other” Letter by Katherine Mansfield

Gospel Lesson – Mark 13:1-8

Sermon – “The Path To Life”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 28 - Revised Common Lectionary

(1) Let us love each other - by Shaun Usher - Letters of Note

“Hope” is the thing with feathers | The Poetry Foundation

Celebration of All Saints Sunday

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Litany of the Saints

Lesson from the Epistle – Revelation 21:1-6a

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

“Blessing for the Raising of the Dead” by Jan Richardson

Gospel Lesson – John 11:32-44

Sermon – “Take Away the Stone”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

re:Worship: Litany for All Saints Worship

Year B - After Pentecost - All Saints Day - Revised Common Lectionary

Richardson, Jan L. 2020. The Cure for Sorrow : A Book of Blessings for Times of Grief. Orlando, Florida: Wanton Gospeller Press.

24th Sunday After Pentecost **All Saint’s will be celebrated next week

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson – Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

“Coming Home” by Mary Oliver

Gospel Lesson – Mark 12:28-34

Sermon – “The Doorpost of Your House”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 26 - Revised Common Lectionary

Coming Home by Mary Oliver

23rd Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 126

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Selections from “Letter from Hellen Keller’s Visit to the Empire State Building” 

Gospel Lesson – Mark 10:46-52

Sermon – “I Once Was Blind”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 25 - Revised Common Lectionary

'I saw a romantic structure wrought by human brains & hands that is to the burning eye of the sun a rival luminary'

22nd Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Epistle – Hebrews 5:1-10

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Selections from “Sister, Sister: Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine’s Lifelong Feud” by Hadley Hall Meares

Gospel Lesson – Mark 10:35-45

Sermon – “Heavenly Competition”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 24 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

Sister, Sister: Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine’s Lifelong Feud | Vanity Fair

Mark 10 MSG - Divorce - From there he went to the - Bible Gateway

21st Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Epistle – Hebrews 4:12-16

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Selections from “A Question of Safety” from In My Grandmother’s House by Yolanda Pierce

Gospel Lesson – Mark 10:17-31

Sermon – “There Is Always Room On The Door”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 23 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

Pierce, Yolanda Nicole. In My Grandmother’s House: Black Women, Faith, and the Stories We Inherit. Broadleaf Books, 2023. 

20th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 26

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

“The Journey” by Mary Oliver

Gospel Lesson – Mark 10:2-16

Sermon – “Jesus’s Intent”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 22 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

Oliver, Mary, 1935-2019, Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver. New York, Penguin Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2017. 

19th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson - James 5:13-20

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

A Letter About Elvis

Gospel Lesson – Mark 9:38-50

Sermon – “Cutting is Necessary”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 21 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

Letter from Linda Kelly, Sherry Bane, and Mickie Mattson to President Dwight D. Eisenhower Regarding Elvis Presley; ca. 1958; President (2); Alphabetical Files, 1953 - 1961; Collection DDE-WHCF: White House Central Files (Eisenhower Administration); Dwight D. Eisenhower Library, Abilene, KS

If you cut his side burns off we will just die! (substack.com)

18th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson - James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8a

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Flannery O’Conner Reading “Revelation”

Gospel Lesson – Mark 9:30-37

Sermon – “Those Who Come First”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 20 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

O’Connor, Flannery. ‘Revelation.’ The Collected Stories of Flannery O’Connor. New York: FSG, 1979. 488-509.

17th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalms - Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

The Giving Tree

Gospel Lesson – John 3:13-17

Sermon – “Don’t Quit Too Soon”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Holy Cross - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

Silverstein, S. (2002). The giving tree. HarperCollins.

16th Sunday After Pentecost

Grandparent’s Day

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Old Testament Lesson - Joshua 6:1-7,18-20

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Mark 7:24-37

Sermon – “Be Opened”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 18 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

15th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

A Labor Day Prayer

Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 15

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Sermon – “Employees Must Wash Hands”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 17 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

re:Worship: Litany: Through Our Work (re-worship.blogspot.com)

14th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 34:15-22

Apostle’s Creed

Lesson from the Epistle - Ephesians 6:10-20

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 6:59-69

Homily

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 16 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

13th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 34:9-14

Lesson from the Epistle - Ephesians 5:15-20

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 6:51-58

Sermon - “The Wisdom of Scripture”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 15 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

12th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 34:1-8

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 6:35, 41-51

Sermon - “Who do you think you are?”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 14 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

11th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 78:23-29

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 6:24-35

Sermon - “I Am The Bread Of Life”

Prayer for the School Year

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 13 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

Discipleship Ministries | A Prayer for Students and Teachers (umcdiscipleship.org)

10th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Epistle – Ephesians 3:14-21

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – John 6:1-21

Sermon - “Keep Calm and Carry On”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Scripture: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts/?z=p&d=66&y=382

9th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 23

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Sermon - “Forced Sabbath”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Scripture: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts/?z=p&d=65&y=382

8th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – Ephesians 1:3-14

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Mark 6:14-29

Sermon - “Our Children’s Inheritance”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Scripture: Year B - Season after Pentecost - Proper 10 (15) : Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

7th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Epistle Lesson – 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Mark 6:1-13

Sermon - “Going Home Again”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Scripture: Year B - Season after Pentecost - Proper 9 (14) : Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

6th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lesson From the Psalm – Psalm 30 

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Lesson – Mark 5:21-43

Sermon - “One Act of Faith”

Benediction UMH 883

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us, we are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Scripture: Year B - Season after Pentecost - Proper 8 (13) : Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)

5th Sunday After Pentecost

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.