Podcasts about First United Methodist Church

Juneteenth celebration being held in Menifee; Conway Co. ranks among state's fastest-growing counties in 2024; WRI awarded grant to increase local community reach; UACCM, Chamber collaborating on "College Town" working group; Sr. Girls bball team camp continues in Morrilton; We visit with John Phillips from the First United Methodist Church

This is the June 15th sermon from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This sermon is taken from Romans 12:9-21.

This is the June 8th sermon from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This sermon is taken from Romans 6:1-14.

Thrive, a relatively new nonprofit organization, works to break cycles of poverty by building community support systems, increasing financial stability, and teaching essential parenting skills to families who would otherwise feel isolated and overwhelmed.• Founded by Jamie Morris Hardeman in response to patterns observed at CASA, where families in the foster care system often lacked financial stability, support networks, and parenting skills• Meets weekly on Thursday nights with approximately 50 participants including volunteers, families, and children• Takes a multi-generational approach to address poverty by working with parents and children simultaneously• Uses science-based stress reduction techniques including mindfulness, journaling, and doodling, which can cut cortisol levels in half• Success stories include participants attending college, completing vocational training, securing better jobs, and becoming Habitat homeowners• Volunteers are crucial to the program, working with adults, teenagers, or younger children depending on their interests• First United Methodist Church provides their fellowship hall for meetings, which include shared meals and programmingTo learn more or volunteer, visit thriveflinthills.com or email directorthriveflinthills@gmail.com.GMCFCFAs

This is the June 1st sermon from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This sermon is taken from 1 John 2:15-17.

This is the May 25th sermon from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This sermon is taken from Ephesians 6:10-20.

This week is an extra special episode, featuring all three female pastors of First United Methodist Church of San Diego: Rev. Trudy D. Robinson, Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka, and Rev. Brittany Juliette Hanlin. In honor of the 9 confirmands joining our church on May 18, they’re answering these questions of faith that are common among the younger generations: What does following Jesus actually look like in real life for you? How do I stay true to my faith in school or with friends who don’t believe? How should Christians treat people who believe differently? How do we treat other Christians who believe differently than we do? How do I know my purpose? It’s a great conversation for anyone, young or old, but especially those who are starting to grow in their faith or getting ready to become a member of their faith community – or even more mature Christians who have friends and family that are in the beginning phases of their spiritual journey. We invite you to discuss these same questions with your friends and family. If you’d like to discuss the questions with others in our faith community, we invite you to join our in-person Convergence discussion group or our online Patreon community. Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There are also two additional membership levels that allow you to unlock additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

This week is an extra special episode, featuring all three female pastors of First United Methodist Church of San Diego: Rev. Trudy D. Robinson, Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka, and Rev. Brittany Juliette Hanlin. In honor of the 9 confirmands joining our church on May 18, they’re answering these questions of faith that are common among the younger generations: What does following Jesus actually look like in real life for you? How do I stay true to my faith in school or with friends who don’t believe? How should Christians treat people who believe differently? How do we treat other Christians who believe differently than we do? How do I know my purpose? It’s a great conversation for anyone, young or old, but especially those who are starting to grow in their faith or getting ready to become a member of their faith community – or even more mature Christians who have friends and family that are in the beginning phases of their spiritual journey. We invite you to discuss these same questions with your friends and family. If you’d like to discuss the questions with others in our faith community, we invite you to join our in-person Convergence discussion group or our online Patreon community. Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There are also two additional membership levels that allow you to unlock additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

This is the May 18th sermon from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This sermon is taken from John 3:16.

This is the May 11th sermon from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This sermon is taken from John 3:16.

Wesley Knust is an accomplished music educator and portfolio musician based in Metro Detroit. Chosen by Marquis as one of their Who's Who in Music Education in 2024, he is the owner of Wesley Knust Music Studio, where he teaches private and group piano lessons. He also serves as the Music Director at First United Methodist Church of Mount Clemens and teaches music at Schoolhouse Montessori Academy. With over a decade of experience as a freelance musician, Wesley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Saginaw Valley State University and a Master of Music in Music Education from the University of Florida. His graduate research focused on incorporating improvisation and composition activities into lessons for adolescent beginners. Passionate about inspiring students of all ages, Wesley is dedicated to sparking a lifelong love of music-making in everyone he teaches.   Website: www.wesleyknust.com Email: wesleyknustmusic@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/WesleyKnustMusicStudio     Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams.  You can read more or hop onto a short discovery call from my website. I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!    

This is the May 4th sermon from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This sermon is taken from John 3:16.

This is the April 27th sermon from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This sermon is taken from John 3:16

Russ Hughes teamed up with Jennifer Russell in the Sav-A-Lot Studio for the April 25th edition of The Boiler Shop on Wake Up Tri-Counties. The duo touched on highlights from local baseball, softball, and track teams, sharing updates and key performances from the field. Music lovers are in for a treat as the Kewanee Area Community Choir prepares to deliver its highly anticipated spring concert. Performances are scheduled for Sunday, April 27th, at 2 PM, at First United Methodist Church and again on Tuesday, April 29th, at 5:30 PM, at the Kewanee Senior Center. Audiences can expect an engaging variety of hits from beloved musicals, including Annie, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Pocahontas, and Gypsy. Whether you're a Broadway fan or new to musical theater, these concerts promise uplifting melodies and community spirit.

Easter Sunday 2025 sermon from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This Sunday's sermon is taken from Genesis 50:15-21.

Maundy Thursday 2025 sermon from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This sermon is taken from 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.

Giving Tree grants announced; Leadership Conway County class completes course, community project; Legislative Session ends; UACCM to hold camps this summer; high school sports roundup; we visit with Bill Sardin, pastor at the First United Methodist Church in Morrilton.

Save 25% off an annual subscription to Dwell here. During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology we're going to bring this 4- part series on prayer to a close, which is kind of like taking the very last bite of the very last brownie in a pan. It's left me wanting more. A few nights ago, I found myself rereading some of the material I'd studied on prayer in preparation for this series and got lost in an old book my dad gave me many years ago by a saint named, E.M. Bounds. He was an attorney and Civil War soldier, who then became a pastor after being seriously wounded in the war, and ultimately a devoted practitioner and prolific author on prayer. I'd almost forgotten that great man of prayer was the pastor of a church right here in Franklin, TN in the late 1800's, just a few miles from our house. So I drove past his old church, the First United Methodist Church on Fifth Avenue yesterday, and pondered a few of his observations on prayer: • Prayer is not learned in a classroom but in the closet.• Prayer breaks all bars, dissolves all chains, opens all prisons, and widens all straits by which God's saints have been held.• I would rather have prayer without words than words without prayer. And finally it was E.M. Bounds who described Christoformity as the consummate shape of prayer, “When we see how the life of Jesus was but one of prayer, then we must conclude that to be like Jesus is to pray like Jesus.” We're calling today's episode - our swan song on The Theology of Prayer - “How God Himself Said Grace.” So please grab a cup of coffee, your Bible, and a prayer journal – or my favorite thing to write notes on, which is a neon sticky pad – and come hang out on the porch with us. We're really glad you're here. Watch the Ark in the Darkness HERE. Learn more about The Chosen HERE. Kerygma Sale! Invite a friend or two and take advantage of a $75 discount on two tickets or $150 off three tickets by entering the codes BIGBIBLES2 or BIGBIBLES3. Visit https://www.kerygmasummit.com/

Send us a textIt is truly hard to believe that we are approaching the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. As many of you are well aware at this point, Pastor Harris, was the pastor of First United Methodist Church, which is situated directly east of the OKC bombing site.  Pastor Harris was at the church that day, and we have shared his story both in audio podcast as well as video on our YouTube channel.  However, in this episode we will hear from Kris Skinner, a cherished family friend and a former employee of First Church that was there meeting with Pastor Harris at the moment the bomb went off on that day that for many has been frozen in time.As a reminder, we have published several OKC Bombing related episodes over the life of this podcast. Four that I will mention specifically. There is episode 50 which features the sermon Pastor Harris delivered April 16th 1995, just three days before the bombing, this would be the last sermon that would be delivered in that 100 year old sanctuary. In episode 51 we hear from Pastor Harris as he tells his story of the day of the bombing. In episode 52 we feature an interview we had with OKC Bombing Survivor, Arlene Blanchard who was in the Murrah Building when the bomb went off. Arlene had attended “Loves & Fishes”, a lunch Bible Study that First Church facilitated and Pastor Harris taught for many years. In this discussion with Arlene, she reveals one word that Pastor Harris taught on that gave her the strength to persevere. And finally, in episode #100 we feature the story of a surprise concert that Rich Mullins himself gifted the people of First United Methodist Church.Support the show

Join Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah as they wrap up the multi-episode conversation on The Stories That Save Us, which has highlighted some favorite stories from the Gospel. This week, the female pastors of the First United Methodist Church of San Diego are focusing on The Story of Forgiveness, leaning into John 8:2-11, the story of the woman caught in the sin of adultery. The pastors speculate the public stoning was a scheme to trap Jesus in a theological battle. After all, why only accuse the woman and not the man? Unfortunately, that trap makes the unnamed woman the front and center of the story, making her an immoral scapegoat to publicly catch Jesus. And it’s been used by Christians for centuries as justification to put others down. But Jesus gives us the blueprint on how to navigate public shaming and judgment of others through verbal and non-verbal engagement and de-escalation. Listen in as the pastors discuss how to navigate sin, condemnation, and forgiveness in a way that’s life giving and can lead us and others toward a new future with a clean slate. We invite you to continue the conversation with friends and family, joining our in-person Convergence discussion group, or visiting our Patreon community where you can unlock more content and inspiration while engaging in online discussion. Here are some questions for you to ponder, as you continue to explore The Story of Forgiveness: If you placed yourself in the story, who would you be or where would you be? Have you ever experienced or extended forgiveness that felt undeserved? What does this story teach us about the nature of God’s forgiveness? We’ll be taking a short break next week as we celebrate Easter (The Story of Hope!) but will be back with a new conversation series on Sunday, April 27.

Join Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah as they wrap up the multi-episode conversation on The Stories That Save Us, which has highlighted some favorite stories from the Gospel. This week, the female pastors of the First United Methodist Church of San Diego are focusing on The Story of Forgiveness, leaning into John 8:2-11, the story of the woman caught in the sin of adultery. The pastors speculate the public stoning was a scheme to trap Jesus in a theological battle. After all, why only accuse the woman and not the man? Unfortunately, that trap makes the unnamed woman the front and center of the story, making her an immoral scapegoat to publicly catch Jesus. And it’s been used by Christians for centuries as justification to put others down. But Jesus gives us the blueprint on how to navigate public shaming and judgment of others through verbal and non-verbal engagement and de-escalation. Listen in as the pastors discuss how to navigate sin, condemnation, and forgiveness in a way that’s life giving and can lead us and others toward a new future with a clean slate. We invite you to continue the conversation with friends and family, joining our in-person Convergence discussion group, or visiting our Patreon community where you can unlock more content and inspiration while engaging in online discussion. Here are some questions for you to ponder, as you continue to explore The Story of Forgiveness: If you placed yourself in the story, who would you be or where would you be? Have you ever experienced or extended forgiveness that felt undeserved? What does this story teach us about the nature of God’s forgiveness? We’ll be taking a short break next week as we celebrate Easter (The Story of Hope!) but will be back with a new conversation series on Sunday, April 27.

Weekly sermons from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This Sunday's sermon is taken from Matthew 6:1-15 & Luke 23:34.

Flood warning in effect; impact of severe weather, stories of heroic rescues; county cleanup underway; new Morrilton Police officers; Hendrix announces $1 million gift; baseball and softball to resume after storms postponed games; we visit with Tiffany Landon of the First United Methodist Church.

This week, the female pastors of First United Methodist Church of San Diego look at the well-known story of the prodigal son from Luke 15:11-32 (also known as the forgotten son) who returns home after dishonoring his father, family, and cultural practices. Rev. Hannah views the parable as a story of repentance. But Rev. Trudy brings forth commentary from Dr. Amy Jill Levine that points in another direction. Regardless of how you view the son, the female pastors agree that the highlight of the story is the unequivocal love brought forth by the father, and a demonstration of undeserving grace. Some Christians try to rename the story “the loving father story” but when you look closely at all three of the primary characters – there are major flaws and brokenness in them all: the resentment of the older brother, the flippancy and extravagance of the younger brother, and the aloofness of the father. And we leave with the story unresolved – much like the struggles in our own lives, providing us an invitation to figure out how to end our story and estrangements. We invite you to continue the conversation with friends and family, joining our in-person Convergence discussion group, or visiting our Patreon community where you can unlock more content and inspiration while engaging in online discussion. Here are some questions for you to ponder, as you continue to explore The Story of Love: What do you think about this parable, if interpreted as a story where all the characters are flawed? What expressions of love do you see in this story? Where do you find the hope of faith in this story? During this season of Lent, we have additional spiritual growth opportunities to help you explore The Stories that Save Us: Free Journal: Finding Your Stories of Faith – continue investigating each week’s scripture with guided prompts that help you uncover your personal faith stories. Book Study: Wholehearted Faith – Join the FUMCSD pastors in reading the stories of Rachel Held Evans as she wrestled with faith. Then join or host a watch party to hear Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany’s thoughts and hear the thoughts of those around you. Community Gathering: The Stories That Save Us – Live in San Diego? Join us in person to reflect on your Lent experience.

This week, the female pastors of First United Methodist Church of San Diego look at the well-known story of the prodigal son from Luke 15:11-32 (also known as the forgotten son) who returns home after dishonoring his father, family, and cultural practices. Rev. Hannah views the parable as a story of repentance. But Rev. Trudy brings forth commentary from Dr. Amy Jill Levine that points in another direction. Regardless of how you view the son, the female pastors agree that the highlight of the story is the unequivocal love brought forth by the father, and a demonstration of undeserving grace. Some Christians try to rename the story “the loving father story” but when you look closely at all three of the primary characters – there are major flaws and brokenness in them all: the resentment of the older brother, the flippancy and extravagance of the younger brother, and the aloofness of the father. And we leave with the story unresolved – much like the struggles in our own lives, providing us an invitation to figure out how to end our story and estrangements. We invite you to continue the conversation with friends and family, joining our in-person Convergence discussion group, or visiting our Patreon community where you can unlock more content and inspiration while engaging in online discussion. Here are some questions for you to ponder, as you continue to explore The Story of Love: What do you think about this parable, if interpreted as a story where all the characters are flawed? What expressions of love do you see in this story? Where do you find the hope of faith in this story? During this season of Lent, we have additional spiritual growth opportunities to help you explore The Stories that Save Us: Free Journal: Finding Your Stories of Faith – continue investigating each week’s scripture with guided prompts that help you uncover your personal faith stories. Book Study: Wholehearted Faith – Join the FUMCSD pastors in reading the stories of Rachel Held Evans as she wrestled with faith. Then join or host a watch party to hear Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany’s thoughts and hear the thoughts of those around you. Community Gathering: The Stories That Save Us – Live in San Diego? Join us in person to reflect on your Lent experience.

Weekly sermons from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This Sunday's sermon is taken from Genesis 44:14-34.

Author, speaker, and musician Douglas Wood will perform at First United Methodist Church on April 6th as part of a community Earth Day celebration

During this week’s Perspectives Pastors Podcast, Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany focus on the Story of Tranquility, as inspired by Matthew 8:23-27, the story of Jesus calming the storm – giving orders to the winds and the lake. It’s part of the multi-episode conversation the female pastors of First United Methodist Church have been having about The Stories That Save Us. Through this digital Bible study, the two reverends give their perspective on how they would act if they were in the storm with Jesus and explain what they think this miracle story represents. They discuss: How crossing the lake was an allegory for the early Christian church and that by answering the call to be Christian, you may face more frequent storms. The communal experience of life’s storms and how they affect individuals throughout a community at different levels. How we can foster a culture of tranquility within our communities. We invite you to continue the conversation with friends and family, joining our in-person Convergence discussion group, or visiting our Patreon community where you can unlock more content and inspiration while engaging in online discussion. Here are some questions for you to ponder, as you continue to explore The Story of Tranquility: What are the aspects, signs, and expressions of tranquility? How does a community find peace during a storm? What is the relationship between faith and fear? During this season of Lent, we have additional spiritual growth opportunities to help you explore The Stories that Save Us: Free Journal: Finding Your Stories of Faith – continue investigating each week’s scripture with guided prompts that help you uncover your personal faith stories. Book Study: Wholehearted Faith – Join the FUMCSD pastors in reading the stories of Rachel Held Evans as she wrestled with faith. Then join or host a watch party to hear Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany’s thoughts and hear the thoughts of those around you. Community Gathering: The Stories That Save Us – Live in San Diego? Join us in person to reflect on your Lent experience.

During this week’s Perspectives Pastors Podcast, Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany focus on the Story of Tranquility, as inspired by Matthew 8:23-27, the story of Jesus calming the storm – giving orders to the winds and the lake. It’s part of the multi-episode conversation the female pastors of First United Methodist Church have been having about The Stories That Save Us. Through this digital Bible study, the two reverends give their perspective on how they would act if they were in the storm with Jesus and explain what they think this miracle story represents. They discuss: How crossing the lake was an allegory for the early Christian church and that by answering the call to be Christian, you may face more frequent storms. The communal experience of life’s storms and how they affect individuals throughout a community at different levels. How we can foster a culture of tranquility within our communities. We invite you to continue the conversation with friends and family, joining our in-person Convergence discussion group, or visiting our Patreon community where you can unlock more content and inspiration while engaging in online discussion. Here are some questions for you to ponder, as you continue to explore The Story of Tranquility: What are the aspects, signs, and expressions of tranquility? How does a community find peace during a storm? What is the relationship between faith and fear? During this season of Lent, we have additional spiritual growth opportunities to help you explore The Stories that Save Us: Free Journal: Finding Your Stories of Faith – continue investigating each week’s scripture with guided prompts that help you uncover your personal faith stories. Book Study: Wholehearted Faith – Join the FUMCSD pastors in reading the stories of Rachel Held Evans as she wrestled with faith. Then join or host a watch party to hear Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany’s thoughts and hear the thoughts of those around you. Community Gathering: The Stories That Save Us – Live in San Diego? Join us in person to reflect on your Lent experience.

Weekly sermons from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This Sunday's sermon is taken from Luke 15:1-3, 11-32.

In this episode of Perspectives Pastors Podcast, the female pastors of the First United Methodist Church of San Diego continue their exploration of The Stories That Save Us – some of the favorite stories of the gospels. Today’s conversation is about The Story of Cooperation – inspired by the story of feeding of the multitude, the only miracle story that appears in all four gospels. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Hannah look at the version that appears in the Gospel of John 6:1-14 (CEB) and the disciples’ initial dismissal of available contributions, stating the available food won’t be nearly enough to feed the crowd. But through Jesus’ love, leadership, and compassion, the assembled community bands together in cooperation to feed each other – an action that goes against our selfish nature. Through this digital Bible study, the two female pastors discuss: The potential impact of a community-centered life The purpose of the miracle stories and how to interpret them when you have a scientific mindset The role of prophets as Divine perspective of human events We invite you to continue the conversation with friends and family, joining our in-person Convergence discussion group, or visiting our Patreon community where you can unlock more content and inspiration while engaging in online discussion. Here are some questions for you to ponder, as you continue to explore The Story of Cooperation: What do you think about the miracle stories in the Gospels? What is the difference between sharing a meal and feeding the thousands? What is the most impactful experience of cooperation that you’ve witnessed? During this season of Lent, we have additional spiritual growth opportunities to help you explore The Stories that Save Us: Free Journal: Finding Your Stories of Faith – continue investigating each week’s scripture with guided prompts that help you uncover your personal faith stories. Book Study: Wholehearted Faith – Join the FUMCSD pastors in reading the stories of Rachel Held Evans as she wrestled with faith. Then join or host a watch party to hear Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany’s thoughts and hear the thoughts of those around you. Community Gathering: The Stories That Save Us – Live in San Diego? Join us in person to reflect on your Lent experience.

In this episode of Perspectives Pastors Podcast, the female pastors of the First United Methodist Church of San Diego continue their exploration of The Stories That Save Us – some of the favorite stories of the gospels. Today’s conversation is about The Story of Cooperation – inspired by the story of feeding of the multitude, the only miracle story that appears in all four gospels. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Hannah look at the version that appears in the Gospel of John 6:1-14 (CEB) and the disciples’ initial dismissal of available contributions, stating the available food won’t be nearly enough to feed the crowd. But through Jesus’ love, leadership, and compassion, the assembled community bands together in cooperation to feed each other – an action that goes against our selfish nature. Through this digital Bible study, the two female pastors discuss: The potential impact of a community-centered life The purpose of the miracle stories and how to interpret them when you have a scientific mindset The role of prophets as Divine perspective of human events We invite you to continue the conversation with friends and family, joining our in-person Convergence discussion group, or visiting our Patreon community where you can unlock more content and inspiration while engaging in online discussion. Here are some questions for you to ponder, as you continue to explore The Story of Cooperation: What do you think about the miracle stories in the Gospels? What is the difference between sharing a meal and feeding the thousands? What is the most impactful experience of cooperation that you’ve witnessed? During this season of Lent, we have additional spiritual growth opportunities to help you explore The Stories that Save Us: Free Journal: Finding Your Stories of Faith – continue investigating each week’s scripture with guided prompts that help you uncover your personal faith stories. Book Study: Wholehearted Faith – Join the FUMCSD pastors in reading the stories of Rachel Held Evans as she wrestled with faith. Then join or host a watch party to hear Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany’s thoughts and hear the thoughts of those around you. Community Gathering: The Stories That Save Us – Live in San Diego? Join us in person to reflect on your Lent experience.

Weekly sermons from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This Sunday's sermon is taken from Genesis 41:14-43.

The Texas Impact team just worked with some incredible faith partners on the Family Matters: Faith Days at the Texas Capitol event. About 300 Texans of Faith gathered at the Texas Capitol and across the street at First United Methodist Church of Austin for three days of education, advocacy and activism. We had legislative visits to Capitol offices, singing in the rotunda, great panel discussions, a rally on the steps of the Capitol, and—the part that got the most attention in the media, a press conference dubbed "Texas Women of Faith Support the Life of the Mother Act Press Conference." At the press conference, Bee highlighted the postcard many of you… along with 6,000 other Texans of faith have signed calling for the Texas Legislature to “fix the abortion ban.” A room full of Texas women faith leaders spoke in favor of the bill, and the author of the House version of the bill, HB 44, the "Life of the Mother Bill" Rep. Charlie Geren spoke saying that in his 24 years, this is the most important bill he has ever carried.  You can watch that entire press conference on Texas Impact's LegeTV channel on YouTube.  So, this week we are going to talk about all of that with one of the Texas faith leaders who spoke at the press conference, Rev. Jessica Cain of Living Word Lutheran Church in Buda and Texas Impact Policy Advocate working on reproductive health issues, Rev. Kyle Riley. 

Strong winds fuel wildfires; Mayor says committee is working all year to plan Christmas activities in Morrilton; Extension Service to work with Rialto Gallery to bring youth art show back this summer; Perry County lottery player wins $50,000; UACCM registration underway; lots of area teams playing baseball and softball today; we talk with Bill Sardin, pastor of First United Methodist Church.

Weekly sermons from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This Sunday's sermon is taken from Genesis 39:1-20.

Weekly sermons from the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Texas. This Sunday's sermon is taken from Genesis 37:2-28.

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Sunshine helps clear main roads, still slick spots, says Sheriff; Governor to sign 'Healthy Moms' bill today; UACCM to hold Preview Day next month; TOLM completes major water project; Gospel Explosion event planned for Rialto to mark BHM; Long named Pitcher of the Week; we talk with Bill Sardin, pastor of First United Methodist Church.

Rev. Carol Cooper preaches from Isaiah 6:1-13, NRSV. Sermon notes can be found here.   For more information about the Downtown Community of First United Methodist Church, Lexington, KY, please visit our website.

Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany are back again this week for Perspectives Pastors Podcast, continuing the multi-week conversation of Imago Dei – investigating what it means to be made in the image of God and celebrating the diversity of humankind. And this time, they’re discussing a rather divisive topic: political perspectives. This digital Bible study is inspired by Psalm 9:7-10. Join the discussion to hear these two female pastors’ views on: What the Bible says about politics. Whether God shows up in political situations. How Imago Dei applies to political structures and rule. The politicization and radicalization of compassion, justice, and other Biblical concepts. It’s a lot to digest. If you would like to examine these concepts with others, we invite you to head over to Patreon where you can connect with the First United Methodist Church of San Diego online community and unlock some additional inspiration. Or connect with our in-person Convergence group as you think about these questions posed by the clergywomen: How do you respond to the needs of the oppressed in times of trouble? How do you think God defines righteousness? What’s the difference between equity and equality? What is Patreon? Our online community has started to grow, so we’ve launched a Patreon channel! Located at Patreon.com/fumcsd, it’s a place where you can discuss the ideas from each episode, access some additional resources, and help support our digital ministry. When you become a free member, you’ll unlock the ability to discuss answers posed in each week’s podcast episode. There is also an option to unlock some extras by becoming a paid supporter at $5 or $10 per month.

Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany are back again this week for Perspectives Pastors Podcast, continuing the multi-week conversation of Imago Dei – investigating what it means to be made in the image of God and celebrating the diversity of humankind. And this time, they’re discussing a rather divisive topic: political perspectives. This digital Bible study is inspired by Psalm 9:7-10. Join the discussion to hear these two female pastors’ views on: What the Bible says about politics. Whether God shows up in political situations. How Imago Dei applies to political structures and rule. The politicization and radicalization of compassion, justice, and other Biblical concepts. It’s a lot to digest. If you would like to examine these concepts with others, we invite you to head over to Patreon where you can connect with the First United Methodist Church of San Diego online community and unlock some additional inspiration. Or connect with our in-person Convergence group as you think about these questions posed by the clergywomen: How do you respond to the needs of the oppressed in times of trouble? How do you think God defines righteousness? What’s the difference between equity and equality? What is Patreon? Our online community has started to grow, so we’ve launched a Patreon channel! Located at Patreon.com/fumcsd, it’s a place where you can discuss the ideas from each episode, access some additional resources, and help support our digital ministry. When you become a free member, you’ll unlock the ability to discuss answers posed in each week’s podcast episode. There is also an option to unlock some extras by becoming a paid supporter at $5 or $10 per month.

Bonnie Dannels is the Founder/President of Paul's Mystery Ship to End ALS, a nonprofit foundation. Bonnie created this foundation because her husband Paul of 45 years was diagnosed with ALS. He lost his battle after a short 13-month journey fighting this horrific disease. ALS is a fatal disease with no cure. Once diagnosed, there is no turning back. Paul and Bonnie have a large family of 3 children (2 daughters and 1 son) and 11 grandchildren. Each member of her family was deeply affected by this disease. Bonnie is blessed to have a large circle of family and friends who support her; each one of them were also deeply affected as they supported Paul throughout his stages of ALS.Prior to Paul's diagnosis, Bonnie had a career in management, sales, and service for independent insurance agencies. Her career was abruptly interrupted in January 2019 when Paul was diagnosed with ALS.Bonnie is a Colorado native, born and raised in Timnath, CO. She graduated from Colorado State University and lived in Ft. Collins until her family moved to Castle Rock in 1982.Bonnie is an avid walker & hiker. She plays pickleball and does some type of physical activity daily. Her newest activity is snowshoeing.Bonnie is actively involved in the Castle Rock community, Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, Womenade, Plum Creek Church, and First United Methodist Church.Website: www.paulsmysteryship.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulsMysteryShip/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauls_mystery_ship/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-dannels-210869102/**********************************************************Judy is the CEO & Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group. She helps her clients design, build, and implement fully integrated and coordinated financial plans from today through life expectancy and legacy.She is an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner who specializes in Wealth Decumulation Strategies. Judy is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, Life and Health Insurance Licensed, and Long-Term Care Certified.Judy's mission is to educate and empower her clients with an all-inclusive financial plan that encourages and motivates them to pursue their lifetime financial goals and dreams.Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Adviser.The Inspired Impact Podcasthttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-inspired-impact-podcast/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-inspired-impact-podcast-with-judy-carlson-interview-with-bonnie-dannels-founder-president-of-pauls-mystery-ship-to-end-als-foundation

Join Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany as they continue the conversation of Imago Dei (“in the image of God”) – this time looking at age and using two prophets as examples: Amos and Jeremiah – one of the oldest and youngest prophets highlighted in the Bible. Through their digital Bible study, the two female pastors show how God uses people at all stages of life to make an impact – even when you don’t feel equipped with enough experience, social status, or believe you’ve aged out of relevance. Representing different generational age groups, Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany demonstrate how we can set aside age differences to come together and find other commonalities. Listen in for thoughts on: The importance of mentors and cross-generational conversations to fully see God’s vision, plan, and promise come into fruition Answering God’s call and trusting that our lives and work matters for God’s people. The need to deconstruct, let go, and leave the room for God to reconstruct us and through us. Interested in continuing this conversation? Be sure to head over to Patreon where you can connect with the First United Methodist Church of San Diego online community and unlock some additional inspiration. Or connect with our in-person Convergence group. Either way, we invite you to think about these questions: What wisdom has an elder shared with you? What wisdom have you passed on to the younger generation? What’s the difference between prophecy and predictions? What is Patreon? Our online community has started to grow, so we’ve launched a Patreon channel! Located at Patreon.com/fumcsd, it’s a place where you can discuss the ideas from each episode, access some additional resources, and help support our digital ministry. When you become a free member, you’ll unlock the ability to discuss answers posed in each week’s podcast episode. There is also an option to unlock some extras by becoming a paid supporter at $5 or $10 per month.

Join Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany as they continue the conversation of Imago Dei (“in the image of God”) – this time looking at age and using two prophets as examples: Amos and Jeremiah – one of the oldest and youngest prophets highlighted in the Bible. Through their digital Bible study, the two female pastors show how God uses people at all stages of life to make an impact – even when you don’t feel equipped with enough experience, social status, or believe you’ve aged out of relevance. Representing different generational age groups, Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany demonstrate how we can set aside age differences to come together and find other commonalities. Listen in for thoughts on: The importance of mentors and cross-generational conversations to fully see God’s vision, plan, and promise come into fruition Answering God’s call and trusting that our lives and work matters for God’s people. The need to deconstruct, let go, and leave the room for God to reconstruct us and through us. Interested in continuing this conversation? Be sure to head over to Patreon where you can connect with the First United Methodist Church of San Diego online community and unlock some additional inspiration. Or connect with our in-person Convergence group. Either way, we invite you to think about these questions: What wisdom has an elder shared with you? What wisdom have you passed on to the younger generation? What’s the difference between prophecy and predictions? What is Patreon? Our online community has started to grow, so we’ve launched a Patreon channel! Located at Patreon.com/fumcsd, it’s a place where you can discuss the ideas from each episode, access some additional resources, and help support our digital ministry. When you become a free member, you’ll unlock the ability to discuss answers posed in each week’s podcast episode. There is also an option to unlock some extras by becoming a paid supporter at $5 or $10 per month.

All of Us hosted a day of action and organizing Monday for Martin Luther King Day. Events included a day of service, tabling, conversations and a speak-out at the First United Methodist Church in Schenectady. Here are some excerpts from that speak-out. The first voice is Shawn Young one of the organizers and co-founder of All of Us.

Entrepreneurs interested in starting businesses focusing on outdoor recreation invited to special presentation at UACCM; Rep. Beck weighs in on Sanders' legislative agenda; MHS band members earn All-Region honors; Criswell enters portal; we visit with Rev. Bill Sardin of the First United Methodist Church.

Rev. Todd Nelson preaches from Isaiah 43:1-7, NRSV. Sermon notes can be found here.   For more information about the Downtown Community of First United Methodist Church, please visit our website: www.downtownlex.org.