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This week, we once again visit the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. This is the only miracle that appears in all four Gospels. We will take a closer look at why it was so important to have the massive crowd sit, especially in groups o

This week, we once again visit the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. This is the only miracle that appears in all four Gospels. We will take a closer look at why it was so important to have the massive crowd sit, especially in groups of 50 and 100.

In the past several months, members of SUMC have gone on mission trips to Honduras and Red Bird and attended Creation Fest. This Sunday, hear tales of these experiences and other ministries as we share how we are Growing the Church Throu

In the past several months, members of SUMC have gone on mission trips to Honduras and Red Bird and attended Creation Fest. This Sunday, hear tales of these experiences and other ministries  as we share how we are Growing the Church Through Nurture, Outreach, and Witness.

This week we turn to our Old Testament lectionary text found in Genesis. We will revisit the ancient story of Esau and Jacob, a story of lies, deception, escape, and the threat of fratricide. We will discover how God works in the midst of

This week we turn to our Old Testament lectionary text found in Genesis. We will revisit the ancient story of Esau and Jacob, a story of lies, deception, escape, and the threat of fratricide. We will discover how God works in the midst of such family dysfunction and how Jacob’s story is our story.

This Sunday, we will be dealing with a series of questions…  How do others see us?  How do we see ourselves?  Does the way others see us color the way we see ourselves?  How does Jesus see us?  How do we see

This Sunday, we will be dealing with a series of questions…

  1.  How do others see us?
  2.  How do we see ourselves?
  3.  Does the way others see us color the way we see ourselves?
  4.  How does Jesus see us?
  5.  How do we see others?

We will spend some time examining each question in relation to Paul’s letter to the Romans as Paul struggles with how he sees himself, as well as our Gospel reading from Matthew, where we find Jesus offering a comforting, but also challenging, invitation: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Anointing with oil will be offered at both services.

Language of some type is essential in communicating. Sometimes communication is difficult when we don't speak the same language. On Sunday, June 4, as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, we will learn God's language; a language that everyone c

Language of some type is essential in communicating. Sometimes communication is difficult when we don't speak the same language. On Sunday, June 4, as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, we will learn God's language; a language that everyone can understand.

This Sunday we will also celebrate our graduates at both services, as well as offering a blessing upon our Red Bird Mission Team and the Honduras Mission team. 

This Sunday, we will explore the importance of names. Our identity is found in our name. As we celebrate all women this Mother's Day, we look at the importance of the name "Mom." More importantly, we ask the imperative question, "Wha

This Sunday, we will explore the importance of names. Our identity is found in our name. As we celebrate all women this Mother's Day, we look at the importance of the name "Mom." More importantly, we ask the imperative question, "What does the name Jesus mean to you?”

We celebrate Holy Eucharist at both the contemporary service and the traditional service. 

Five of our young people will be confirmed at the 11:00 am traditional service.

Some think he is a prophet. Some think he is demon-possessed. Everyone has been talking about him. What is he going to say this time? Photo by AlBakker

Some think he is a prophet.
Some think he is demon-possessed.
Everyone has been talking about him.

What is he going to say this time?

Are you one who always follows the laws and rules? Is there ever a time to break the laws and rules in order to be Christ like? Come and hear what Jesus says about rules. Photo by Steve Rotman

Are you one who always follows the laws and rules? Is there ever a time to break the laws and rules in order to be Christ like? Come and hear what Jesus says about rules.

Have you ever found yourself moaning and groaning, grumbling and complaining, maybe even wondering when life throws you a curve ball… ‘Is God with me or not?’ If you have, you are not alone. Come this Sunday as we explore what it is we ex

Have you ever found yourself moaning and groaning, grumbling and complaining, maybe even wondering when life throws you a curve ball… ‘Is God with me or not?’ If you have, you are not alone. Come this Sunday as we explore what it is we expect from God and what God has to say about those expectations.