Forgiveness*
July 21, 2024
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35
Twenty-two members of S1UMC recently returned last week from a successful mission trip to West Virginia. We are grateful for having had the opportunity to show the love of Christ by serving our neighbors in Wyoming County. I was reminded during the trip of the song verse, “And they’ll know we are Christians by our love” as we walked, prayed, and worked together. But there is another important way which we show Christian love to the world and that is by forgiving others. Jesus tells us in Matthew 18:21-35 that we are to forgive anyone whom we perceive as having offended or injured us without setting limits or “making them pay”.
Nick at Night
July 14, 2024
Scripture: John 3:1-15
In John’s gospel we find a number of people who have face to face encounters with Jesus. Each has something happening in their life and something they hope Jesus can do for them. He listens and responds with grace and truth. This morning we put our hearts before God with John 3:1-15 as our guide. May Nicodemus’ late night encounter with Jesus minister to us deeply today.
Take Courage! It Is I. Do Not Be Afraid.
July 7, 2024
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27
The world will always have uncertainties. Our journeys will have us traveling through unexpected storms. God’s presence in our lives is always steady. The faithfulness of the Lord to walk with us is steadfast. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus this morning, with Matthew 14:22-27 as our guide.
Altogether Different: A Guided Mission
June 30, 2024
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
When we come together and see God’s purpose in calling a congregation to community that is Altogether Different in some significant ways, it is important to recognize how we are united. We are united in our faith and trust in Jesus Christ, and we should also find ourselves united in mission to the world. The S1UMC mission statement is “Empowered by God to love and serve one another.” We bring this worship series to a close today as God leads our hearts with 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 and consider how we are guided by the Spirit to be on the same mission. We will also be commissioning our West Virginia mission team.