Third Sunday in Lent

This Sunday March 8th is Third Sunday in Lent. The sermon title for Kedron is Power for Living. The scripture is 2 Corinthians 12:9. Our guest preacher is Gary Smith.

In the United Methodist Church (UMC), the “Third Sunday of Lent” marks the middle point of the Lenten season, often focusing on the story of Jesus encountering the Samaritan woman at the well, serving as a reminder to reflect on our own spiritual thirst and need for renewal, while also highlighting the importance of reaching out to others with God’s love; it’s often considered a time to re-evaluate one’s faith and commitment to living a Christian life.

See you at worship this Sunday.

Second Sunday in Lent

This Sunday March 1st is Second Sunday in Lent. The sermon title for Kedron is Resting in Grace. Our guest preacher is Gary Smith.

In the United Methodist Church, the “Second Sunday of Lent” signifies the Sunday during the Lenten season where the focus is on the biblical story of Jesus’ Transfiguration, typically read from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, or Luke, highlighting Jesus’ divine glory and serving as a glimpse of his future resurrection.

See you at worship this Sunday.

Lent

This Sunday February 22nd is First Sunday in Lent. The sermon title for Kedron is He Gets Us. The scripture is John 3:16-17.

The First Sunday in Lent we focus on Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and the start of the 40-day journey.

See you at worship this Sunday.

Blessings,

Pastor Michael

In the Shadow

This Sunday February 15th is Transfiguration Sunday. The sermon title for Kedron is Living in the Shadow of Death. The scriptures are from the 23rd Psalm.

This Sunday we celebrate the revelation of God in Jesus Christ and Christ’s manifestation as the fulfillment of the law and the prophets.

See you at worship this Sunday.

Blessings,

Pastor Michael

The Dash

This Sunday February 8th is the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany. The sermon title for Kedron is The Dash Between the Dates. I may have used that title before, but this will be an entirely new sermon.

Jesus said let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

We need to embrace what comes our way as an opportunity… rather than a personal inconvenience.

See you at worship this Sunday.

Blessings,

Pastor Michael

Be Prepared

This Sunday January 25th is the Third Sunday after the Epiphany. The sermon title is Got Your Bread and Milk? The scripture is Matthew 25:1-13.

Are you prepared? Superficial preparation isn’t enough.

Spiritual preparedness is a personal responsibility.

You cannot rely on others to provide your own spiritual readiness.

See you at worship this Sunday.

Blessings,

Pastor Michael

Baptism of the Lord

This Sunday January 11th is the Baptism of the Lord Sunday. The sermon title is Wading in the Water. The scripture is Matthew 3:13-17.

We will celebrate the Baptism of Jesus which has been observed for hundreds of years.

Part of the theme is baptism (non-sectarian). Also, although Jesus did not have to be baptized, He chose to do it to show that He was “in it with us.”

See you at worship this Sunday.

Blessings,

Pastor Michael

Epiphany

This Sunday, Epiphany Sunday, we celebrate when the star in the sky leads the magi to the baby Jesus, the light of the world. It is the manifestation of Christ Jesus, who came to dwell among us.

Epiphany is based on the first non-Hebrew people to see Jesus (I.e., the Wisemen).

Epiphany reminds us that Christmas was just the beginning of our story as Christians.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Blessings,

Pastor Michael

The Son of God

This Sunday December 28th the First Sunday after Christmas, the sermon title will be There’s Got to Be a Morning After. The Scripture is Luke 2:20-24.

Come and worship with us as we celebrate the Incarnation of Jesus.

“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us” (John 1:14)

Jesus the Son of God came in the flesh to be the Savior of mankind.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Blessings,

Pastor Michael

Fourth Sunday of Advent

This Sunday December 21st the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the sermon title will be Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places. The Scripture is John 13:33-35.

As Jesus commanded us, it is a day of celebrating love for one another. It is marked by lighting the third purple candle on the Advent wreath.

I look forward to seeing you at worship.

Blessings,

Pastor Michael

Open hearts. Open Minds. Open doors.