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The Dark Valley: Demanding Miracles
Greenup, Cottonwood, & Lerna United Methodist Churches
Rev. Cameron D St.Michael – March 6, 2022
1st Sunday in Lent
Reading: Luke 4:1-13.
Reflection: Psalm 91.
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We start our Lenten series called “The Dark Valley.” The series looks at the way we deal with difficult times that test our faith. Our first message is “Demanding Miracles.” In it, we explore what it means to put God to the test. Even in the darkest of times, God is till with us.
Our scripture reading comes from Luke 4:1-13.
Parables of Jesus: Is That Jesus?
Greenup, Cottonwood, & Lerna United Methodist Churches
Rev. Cameron D St.Michael – September 19, 2021
17th Sunday After Pentecost
Reading: Matthew 25:14-30.
Reflection: Psalm 124.
Today’s full service can be viewed on YouTube here or below.
Today’s full service text can be viewed, downloaded, or printed here.
Included in the PDF is the text of today’s sermon, scripture readings, prayers, the prayer list, and all other service information.
Next week we will look at Luke 10:25-37 and will explore the question of who our neighbor is.
Ready for Lent continues with “Ready for the Spirit” as we continue to navigate these difficult times. Being ready for the spirit means being ready for things to be different. But it also means recognizing when things are difficult.
Our scripture readings come from Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:6-11; and John 11:1-45.
“Everything is Pointless” is the first message in the three week series Difficult Readings. This series looks at texts that can be hard to read. First up is Ecclesiastes. A repeated idea is that everything is pointless. Is this really true? Is this the main message? What does Ecclesiastes say about human emotion? About our own understanding? Can we really complain this much to God? Let us grow together as we explore these difficult readings!
Our scripture reading comes from Ecclesiastes 2:14-26.
The latest in The Word in Song is “I Knew You Were Waiting,” inspired by the duet by George Michael and Aretha Franklin. How do we handle feeling alone in times of great difficulty? Do we lose sight of God? Will Christ ever not be there for us? Is God faithfully waiting? Find inspiration anywhere and everywhere, and hear the Word in song!
Our scripture reading comes from Lamentations 3:19-33.
The musical inspiration comes from “I Knew You Were Waiting” by George Michael and Aretha Franklin.
