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EXTEMPERANEOUS MESSAGE

PSALM 150 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *OPENING PRAYER *HYMN “We Three Kings                                             #254 *PSALM 150                                                                 #862 *GLORY BE TO THE FATHER                                         #70 *THE APOSTLE’S CREED                                              #881  A METHODIST LOVE FEAST *HYMN  “A Charge to Keep I Have”                             #413                      *THE FEAST  A TIME OF TESTIMONY AND PRAISE  HYMN REQUESTS (Call Out a Favorite)  EXTEMPERANEOUS MESSAGE           Dr.…

“Do the Research”

                                  4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT   December 21, 2025  Advent Celebration 4th Sunday of Advent December 21, 2025 Pastor: Today, we come face to face with the scandal of Advent: Mary, the unmarried mother; God Incarnate growing in Mary’s womb as a vulnerable baby; Joseph contemplating leaving Mary because of her pregnancy; God’s love at work…

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

November 30, 2025 Pastor: The prophet Isaiah calls to us from the past to imagine the future when God’s reign will be fully realized and recognized throughout creation. When that time comes, God “shall judge between the nations and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into…

“Easter Comeback”

April 20, 2025      Easter Sunday SCRIPTURE LESSON                                  John 11:17-27 FROM  TODAY’S MESSAGE… “Easter Comeback”  John 11:17-27 There are five stages in Martha’s spiritual journey we can apply to our lives so that Christ can turn our setbacks into a comeback… State your setback (v. 19) Get close to Christ (v. 20) Tell Him your…

“Celebrate the Gift”

December 15, 2024   Third Sunday of Advent Scripture Lesson:               James 1:17-18, Luke 2:16-2 Our theme for Advent and Christmas is “Unwanted at Christmas” and is based on Psalm 118:22-23 “A stone which the builders rejected has become the [i]chief cornerstone.23 This came about from the Lord; I t is marvelous in our eyes.” NASB FROM TODAY’S MESSAGE: CELEBRATE THE…

“Believing is Hope”

March 3, 2024       Third Sunday in Lent  SCRIPTURE                                  Jeremiah 29:11-14 FROM TODAY’S MESSAGE : “Believing is Hope” Jeremiah 29:11-14 I. What is hope? Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” II. When should we have hope? Psalm 131:3 “Israel, hope in the Lord from this…

“Who Is This Guy?”

3rd Sunday of Advent Scripture Lesson                                      John 1:19-28 From Today’s Message… “Who Is This Guy?” John 1:19-28 Three practical suggestions aimed at helping others to discover the joy of being a disciple of Jesus Christ… First, Peter tells us always to be ready to make a defense of our faith. “but in your hearts sanctify…

“A Sanctuary of Misfits”

Points from Todays’ Message based on Zephaniah 3:17 God in our midst; He will save you There will be rejoicing and singing A “Christmas Luncheon” will follow morning worship today. All are welcome! Aura UMC will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24, 7:00 PM. Invite a friend, neighbor, even an absolute stranger!…