Then the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against this people, for they are stronger than we.” Then all the congregation raised a loud cry, and the people wept that night. And all the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron; the whole congregation said to them, […]
Gracious God, we admit that there are times when we look at our lives and at the state of the world, and we find ourselves overcome with doubt and despair. Help us, at such times, to turn to you, trusting that your light will shine through the darkness. Lead us forward in faith, through Jesus […]
We rejoice to recognize you as a member of Christ’s holy church, and bid you welcome to this congregation of The United Methodist Church. With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, and our service. With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example […]
Lord Jesus, everything is from you. I can’t fathom it. In exchange for my nothing, you will give me your everything. Wake me up to this unfathomable exchange. I get it and yet I don’t. Come Holy Spirit and heal my ability to receive. In Jesus name, Amen. Please click here for the worship service […]
“Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said:” “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of […]
Almighty God, through the power of your Holy Spirit you enable us to do and be more than we can think or imagine. How often we try to do everything in our own strength. Forgive us and remind us today to welcome your direction and empowerment for today’s goals. Through Christ our Lord we pray. […]
“Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said:” “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Please click
Jesus, you are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. We have learned a lot from this world and accepted so much of it uncritically. Teach us about your Kingdom. We want our values to be sifted by the Word of God and sorted by the Kingdom. Forgive us for getting that backwards. Holy […]
“Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said:” “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Please click here […]
Heavenly Father, forgive our all too frequent lack of trust in your ways. Fill our hearts with trust to dispel our fear throughout each day and night that we may without fear commit all we have and hope to be into your never-failing love through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Please click here for the […]