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We start our series called “Season of Plenty.” Over five weeks we look at the ways that we share the plenty that God has provided. Today’s message is “Harvesting.” Today we explore the idea of the harvest with how we invite others to share in a life with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 24:17-22; Galatians 6:1-10; and Luke 10:1-9.

We finish our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we looked at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Justice.” Today we explore our community acts of mercy to change society as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 58:6-10; James 2:1-10; and Matthew 23:1-7,13,23-24.

We continue our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Compassion.” Today we explore our personal acts of mercy to help others as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 15:7-11; 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; and Mark 8:1-8.

We begin our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Worship.” Today we explore our acts of public worship as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Proverbs 2:1-11; James 5:13-20; and Luke 22:14-20.

We begin our series called “Means of Grace.” Over four weeks we will look at different ways we respond to grace as individuals and a community. Today’s message is “Devotion.” Today we explore our personal acts of devotion as a response to grace. Our scripture readings come from Psalm 119:25-32; Philippians 4:4-9; and Matthew 6:5-8,16-18.

We finish our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “The Individual in the Community.” Today we will explore the way that we operate as individuals within multiple communities. Our scripture readings come from Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26; and Matthew 18:10-20.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Think and Let Think.” Today we will explore the way that we can work together, even if we happen to disagree. Our scripture readings come from Ecclesiastes 4:9-16; Romans 14:1-9; and John 15:12-17.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Good Works.” Today we will explore the way that we understand how good works are a response to God’s grace. Our scripture readings come from 1 Samuel 12:19-25; James 2:14-26; and Matthew 7:21-27.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Grace for All.” Today we will explore the way that we understand God's grace as a free gift that is available for all people. Our scripture readings come from Psalm 40:4-11; Ephesians 2:1-10; and Mark 10:42-52.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today’s message is “Reading Scripture.” Today we will explore the way that we study scripture and the method that we use to interpret the Bible. Our scripture readings come from Joshua 1:7-9; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; and Acts 8:26-35.

We begin our new series called "Methodist Roots." Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is "3 Simple Rules." Today we will explore the 3 simple rules that we have that help us to live out our faith in Christ. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 14:13-23; and Luke 6:27-38.

This marks my first Sunday at my new appointment to the Neoga Grace, Toledo, and Etna United Methodist Churches. As such, we have a look at "New Beginnings." Today we discuss how we face change and how God helps us to move forward. Next week we will begin a six week series on Methodist roots. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 43:16-21; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; and Mark 1:14-28.

We finish our series called “Parting Thoughts.” This series marks the end of my time with the Greenup and Cottonwood United Methodist Churches. Each week I have shared another parting thought before I start my new appointment. This week we have “Thoughts on Love” with a few final thoughts about love and faith. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 13:7-10; and Mark 12:28-34.

We continue our series called “Parting Thoughts.” This series marks the end of my time with the Greenup and Cottonwood United Methodist Churches. Each week I will share another parting thought before I start my new appointment. This week we have “Thoughts on Baptism” with a few thoughts about what baptism means. Our scripture readings come from Acts 8:9-24; Galatians 3:15-29; and Matthew 3:1-17.

We continue our series called “Parting Thoughts.” This series marks the end of my time with the Greenup and Cottonwood United Methodist Churches. Each week I will share another parting thought before I start my new appointment. This week we have “Thoughts on Communion” with a few thoughts about sharing in the Lord's Supper. Our scripture readings come from Ecclesiastes 9:7-11; 1 Corinthians 11:17-26; and Luke 22:7-20.

We start a new series called "Parting Thoughts." This series marks the end of my time with the Greenup and Cottonwood United Methodist Churches. Each week I will share another parting thought before I start my new appointment. This week we have "Thoughts on the Trinity" for this Trinity Sunday. Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 63:7-16; Galatians 2:15-3:5; and John 1:1-18

We finish our Easter series called “Questions from Acts.” Each week our reading from Acts will inspire a new question to answer. Our last question is “What Does This Mean?” To find an answer, we take a look at the early church to understand the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Our scripture readings come from Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:22-27; and John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15.

We continue our Easter series called “Questions from Acts.” Each week our reading from Acts will inspire a new question to answer. Our next question is “Who Will Witness?” To find an answer, we take a look at the early church to understand what it means to be a witness of Christ. Our scripture readings come from Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; 1 John 5:9-13; and John 17:6-19.

We continue our Easter series called “Questions from Acts.” Each week our reading from Acts will inspire a new question to answer. Our next question in “Can Anyone Withhold?” To find an answer, we take a look at the early church to understand how we change because of the love of Christ. Our scripture readings come from Acts 10:44-48; 1 John 5:1-6; and John 15:9-17.

We continue our Easter series called “Questions from Acts.” Each week our reading from Acts will inspire a new question to answer. Our next question in “What Is To Prevent Me?”. To find an answer, we take a look at the early church to understand inclusion and exclusion with Christ. Our scripture readings come from Acts 8:26-40; 1 John 4:7-21; and John 15:1-8.