Easter Sunday

This Sunday April 5th Easter Sunday the sermon title is Raised to New Life: From empty tomb to every corner. The scriptures are Matthew 28:1-10 and Acts 10:34-43.

Join us Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ who rose from the dead three days after his crucifixion.

It signifies victory over sin and death, confirms his divinity as the Son of God, and offers us the promise of eternal life.

It is the cornerstone of our Christian faith.

Our guest preacher is Gary Smith.

See you at worship on Sunday.

Palm Sunday

Jesus entered the Jerusalem in triumph, part of his journey to the cross.

Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday, marks the beginning of Holy Week and the suffering of Jesus. It’s the final Sunday of Lent and the Sunday before Easter.

This is the day on which Jesus entered the Jerusalem in triumph, but as a part of his journey to the cross; this is the week in which the crowd’s cries of “Hosanna!” would soon turn to “Crucify him!”

One helpful approach to Palm Sunday worship is to focus first on the procession into Jerusalem and then concentrate on the suffering and passion of Jesus.

Our guest preacher is Gary Smith.

Hope to see you at worship on Sunday.

Fifth Sunday in Lent

This Sunday March 22nd is the Fifth Sunday in Lent. The Sermon topic is the redemption road – the road that leads us toward the cross, resurrection, and into the whole world.

The scripture is Ezekiel 37:1-14. In the message I plan to use other supporting verses like Psalm 130 and Romans 8:6-11.

We are approaching Holy Week and I think it’s important for us to begin to prepare our hearts for the journey ahead of us.

Our guest preacher is Gary Smith.

Hope to see you at worship this Sunday.

Fourth Sunday in Lent

This Sunday March 15th is the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The sermon title for Kedron is Transformational Relationship. The scripture is 1 Peter 4:10. Our guest preacher is Gary Smith.

In the United Methodist Church, the “Fourth Sunday of Lent” is also known as “Laetare Sunday,” which means “Rejoice” in Latin, signifying a day of slightly more joyful celebration during the otherwise penitential season of Lent, marking the halfway point between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday..

See you at worship this Sunday.

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

Open hearts. Open Minds. Open doors.