Blair Road UMC

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch delivers the second installment in the series Game Changers - Cranium. Like Thomas, we sometimes struggle with doubt.  When faced with questions we can’t answer – our faith is challenged. When we do – follow the example of Thomas – be honest, stay in and trust Jesus.  It’s a game changer! Our Scripture this week is John 20:19-31.  

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch delivers the first installment in the series Game Changers - Trouble. We’ve all had trouble. We’ve all had times when our hopes were dashed. But here’s the Game Changer: The risen Jesus is with you. He’s walking right beside you. You may not realize it, but He’s there. And if you invite him in, that’s when he reveals himself, and that’s when things start to change. Our Scripture this week is Luke 24:13-35.

Join us Sarah Price delivers a thought provoking message about the euphoria of a mountain top experience with God and the necessity to meet reality back down in the valleys of life. Our Scripture this week is Mark 9:2-9.

Join us as pastor Lynn Upchurch walks us through staying in touch with God.  In life, we all face ups and downs that can sometimes lead us to question God's presence in our lives.  Pastor Upchurch reminds us that staying in touch with God is the true rest for our souls and only way we can navigate through the trials of life.  The Scripture passage this week is Matthew 11:28-30.

Karen Thomas is a helper, nurturer and  educator. She has served God in those capacities in her home, church and career. A West Virginia native, Karen holds degrees from West Virginia University, Harvard University and UNCC. She is a NC Licensed Professional Counselor. A retired educator, Karen currently enjoys working with her sister, Vicki, in their professional development and training business, Dynamic Impact Speakers Group, LLC. In 2019,  Karen celebrated 41 years of marriage with her high school sweetheart, Chester. She’s the mother of Justin (wife -Julie) & Courtney (husband-Gabriel) and grandmother of Zoey, Thomas and Xavier. Join us as Karen walks us through who God says we are!!! Our Scripture this week is Ephesians 2:1-10 . 

Do you often wonder why relationships keep turning sour?  Even new ones are like the old ones – not too good!  There is a reason and we’ll talk about it in the next series starting today – “Simple Rules to Live By.”  They are based on John Wesley, called “3 Simple Rules.”   Listen to them and live them to see what a difference it makes!  Our scripture this week is Ephesians 4:25-32.

Do you often wonder why relationships keep turning sour?  Even new ones are like the old ones – not too good!  There is a reason and we’ll talk about it in the next series starting today – “Simple Rules to Live By.”  They are based on John Wesley, called “3 Simple Rules.”   Listen to them and live them to see what a difference it makes!  Our scripture this week is James 1:19-22.

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch speaks about how we should live our everyday lives as a Holiday, to celebrate Jesus being with us at all times.  Our Scripture passage this week is John 6:26-35 (NLT).

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch walks us through the Advent Season.  In this week's sermon, Pastor Lynn reminds us that through Christ, we are each given a new heart, and that heart should reflect His love and mercy to the world around us.  Join us in the second installment, A New Heart. Our Scripture passage this week is Ezekiel 36:26-27.

Join us this week as the children of BRUMC preform the annual Nativity. Afterwards, join Rev. Rhonda Hermann as she gives us the Good News of the Gospel from Matthew's perspective.  Our Scripture passage for this week is Matthew 1:18-25.

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch walks us through the Advent Season.  In this week's sermon, Pastor Lynn reminds us that we are all misfits in one way or another and yet Christ gives hope to each one of us.  Join us in the first installment, There's Hope for Misfits. Our Scripture passage this week is Matthew 9:9-13.

Join us this week as Pastor Rhonda Hermann walks us through the way we to love one another through the journey we call life, using Christ's example as our guide. Our Scripture passage this week is Psalm 121.

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch walks us through the way we can forgive other who have hurt us. Our Scripture passage this week is Matthew 18:15-17; 23-25.

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch walks us through the role of the Great Cloud of Witnesses in each of our lives. We take time this week to remember the loved ones of the members at Blair Road who have passed and some of Blair Road's members themselves during 2019. Our Scripture passage this week is Hebrews 12:1-3.

Practicing gratitude can make you healthier, happier, more generous, and closer to other people.  During this 3-week new Gratitude Series called “Attitude of Gratitude”, we’ll practice having a grateful attitude.  If we do, we’ll learn to practice gratitude every day and see how it will improve our lives and bring us closer to God!  The Apostle Paul tells us - Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Join us this week as Pastor Lynn unpacks the second installment, Gratitude - One Out of Ten. Our Scripture passage this week is Luke 17:11-19

Practicing gratitude can make you healthier, happier, more generous, and closer to other people.  During this 3-week new Gratitude Series called “Attitude of Gratitude”, we’ll practice having a grateful attitude.  If we do, we’ll learn to practice gratitude every day and see how it will improve our lives and bring us closer to God!  The Apostle Paul tells us - Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Join us this week as Pastor Lynn unpacks the first installment, Gratitude - Why It Matters. Our Scripture passage this week is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. 

 We all want to live a life that matters. God knows the life He wants for us…and is willing to help us build it. Together we’ll learn how. Join us this week as Pastor Lynn unpacks the final installment, A Life of Love.  Our Scripture passage this week is 1 Corinthians 13:1-7.

 We all want to live a life that matters. God knows the life He wants for us…and is willing to help us build it. Together we’ll learn how. Join us this week as Pastor Lynn unpacks the fourth installment, A Life of Faithfulness.  Our Scripture passage this week is Luke 16:13.

 We all want to live a life that matters. God knows the life He wants for us…and is willing to help us build it. Together we’ll learn how. Join us this week as Pastor Lynn unpacks the third installment, A Life of Patience.  Our Scripture passage this week is Isaiah 40:28-31.

 We all want to live a life that matters. God knows the life He wants for us…and is willing to help us build it. Together we’ll learn how. Join us this week as Pastor Lynn unpacks the second installment, A Life of Joy.  Our Scripture passage this week is Isaiah 48:17-22.

This week we begin a new series entitled, Under Construction: Building a Life that Matters. We all want to live a life that matters. God knows the life He wants for us…and is willing to help us build it. Together we’ll learn how. Join us this week as Pastor Lynn unpacks the first installment, A Life of Joy.  Our Scripture passage this week is Habakkuk 3:16-19. 

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn shares with us from God's Word. Our Scripture passage this week is James 2:14-18.

This is the third and final installment of the GPS series. Reading God's Word and participating in Small Groups help us get connected and stay connected with God.  But it's in serving that we can see more clearly our passions and where it is that God is leading us to be used by Him. Join us the week as pastor Lynn shares with us from God's Word. Our Scripture passage this week is Matthew 18:16-20.

This is the second installment of the GPS series. God's Word will show us the way but we have to participate to get where God wants us to go. The Early Christians were devoted to the Lord,  growing their faith and helping each other grow. Small Groups help us stay connected to God and each other by offering support and learning from God's Word the direction God wants for us. Join us this week as pastor Lynn shares with us from God's Word. Our Scripture passage this week is Acts 2:42-47.

This week Pastor Lynn begins a new series entitled "GPS". Our GPS helps us find where we are wanting to go.  God's Word helps us find our way in life.  Through God's Word, we get connected with the God who loves us and wants to lead us in the right way if we will obey.  The Bible is God's Instructional Manual for living life right! Join us this week as he shares with us from God's Word. Our Scripture passage this week is 2 Timothy 3:15-17.

Join us this week as Lynn Smith shares with us from God's Word. Our Scripture passage this week is Acts 2:42-47

Join us this week as our guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Mary Kinken, shares with us about being rooted in love. Our Scripture passage this week is Ephesians 3:14-21.

Join us this week as the youth at Blair Road share with us about their time and service at Appalachian Service Project (ASP). Our Scripture passage this week is 1 Samuel 25:6.

Join us this week as Loree Heimbach shares with us from God's Word. Our Scripture passage this week is Acts 2:1-18.

Join us this week as our youth pastor Andrew Huff, youth leader Roy Wells, and the youth themselves speak to us on the impotrance of knowing who Christ is and why youth ministry has the possiblity of impacting our community like nothing else. Our passage for this week is Proverbs 27:17.

Join us this week as pastor Lynn shares with us from God's Word. Our Scripture passage this week is John 4:4-30.

Join us this week as pastor Lynn shares with us from God's Word. Our Scripture passage this week is John 15:12-14.

Join us this week as pastor Lynn shares with us from God's Word. Our Scripture passage this week is Proverbs 22:6

Join us this week as pastor Rhonda shares with us from God's Word. Our Scripture passage this week is Mark 2:1-12.

Join us as we look into God's Word to learn about Christ's call for each of us to follow Him. Our Scripture passage for this week is John 6:66-69.

Join us for this years Easter message. Christ is risen, He is risen indeed!!!!!

Join us as we Celebrate this somber night of Holy Week and prepare for Easter.

Every person goes through tough times when they don't know what to do or where to go. It's like living in the wilderness - where it's bleak, lonely, and dry.  Lent is the perfect time to prepare ourselves for times like these.  This series will help us learn from Jesus how to come out of the wilderness stronger than before!!!!  Our Scripture passage this week is from 2 Corinthians 12:7b-10.

Every person goes through tough times when they don't know what to do or where to go. It's like living in the wilderness - where it's bleak, lonely, and dry.  Lent is the perfect time to prepare ourselves for times like these.  This series will help us learn from Jesus how to come out of the wilderness stronger than before!!!!  Our Scripture passage this week is from John 20:19-20, 24-29.

Every person goes through tough times when they don't know what to do or where to go. It's like living in the wilderness - where it's bleak, lonely, and dry.  Lent is the perfect time to prepare ourselves for times like these.  This series will help us learn from Jesus how to come out of the wilderness stronger than before!!!!  Our Scripture passage this week is from Hebrews 4:14-16.

Every person goes through tough times when they don't know what to do or where to go. It's like living in the wilderness - where it's bleak, lonely, and dry.  Lent is the perfect time to prepare ourselves for times like these.  This series will help us learn from Jesus how to come out of the wilderness stronger than before!!!!  Our Scripture passages this week are from the Gospel of Mark 1:12-13, and 2 Corinthians 4:8-9.

Join us as we hear from Ed Jones, a member at BRUMC, who expresses the love of Chrsit as he walked through a trying time in his life.

Every person goes through tough times when they don't know what to do or where to go. It's like living in the wilderness - where it's bleak, lonely, and dry.  Lent is the perfect time to prepare ourselves for times like these.  This series will help us learn from Jesus how to come out of the wilderness stronger than before!!!!  Our Scripture passage this week is from the Gospel of Mark 1:12-15.

Join us as Pastor Upchurch delievers our 2019 Ash Wednesday message as we prepare our hearts and minds for this Lenten season.

Join us as Pastor Upchurch concludes his series on what breaks your heart.

Join us as Pastor Upchurch continues in part 2 of the series, what breaks your heart.

Join us as Pastor Upchurch begins his new series on what breaks your heart.