Grits and the Gospel

June 14, 2026 Welcome 3rd Sunday After Pentecost The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Ephesians 2:1-9 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Luke 4:31-37 Sermon – “Salvation by Faith” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Ephesians 2:1-9 NRSVUE - From Death to Life - You were dead - Bible Gateway Luke 4 NRSVUE - The Testing of Jesus - Jesus, full of - Bible Gateway Outler, Albert C. John Wesley’s Sermons. Abingdon Press, 1 Sept. 2010.

June 7, 2026 Welcome 2nd Sunday After Pentecost Sermon Series Introduction The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Romans 1:1-7 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Mark 12:28-34 Sermon – “From Hope to Assurance” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Romans 1 NRSVUE - Salutation - Paul, a servant of Christ - Bible Gateway Mark 12:28-34 NRSVUE - The First Commandment - One of the - Bible Gateway Outler. 1964. John Wesley.

May 17, 2026 Welcome Trinity Sunday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon – “The Community of the Trinity” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - After Pentecost - Trinity Sunday - Revised Common Lectionary Henri. 1974. Out of Solitude.

May 24, 2026 Welcome Day of Pentecost Introduction of Breath Prayer Gospel Lesson - John 20:19-23 In: Receive the Holy Spirit Out: Peace and Blessings Reflection – “He Breathed on Them” Reading - Acts 2:1-2 In: Feel the rushing wind. Out: Fill the space with God’s presence. Reflection – “A Mighty Wind” Reading Acts 2:3-11 In: The fire of the Holy Spirit. Out: The wonders of God. Reflection – “Tongues of Fire” Reading - Acts 2:14, 37-49 In: The gift of the Holy Spirit. Out: Generations of believers. Reflection – “And Then What?” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Easter - Day of Pentecost - Revised Common Lectionary

May 17, 2026 Welcome 7th Sunday of Easter Ascension of the Lord The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Ephesians 1:15-23 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Luke 24:44-53 Sermon – “Believing is Seeing” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Easter - Ascension of the Lord - Revised Common Lectionary

May 10, 2026 Welcome 6th Sunday of Easter The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Acts 17:22-31 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 14:15-21 Sermon – “Belief in Things Unseen” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Easter - Sixth Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary 'I saw a romantic structure wrought by human brains & hands that is to the burning eye of the sun a rival luminary'

May 3, 2026 Welcome 5th Sunday of Easter The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Acts 7:55-60 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 14:1-14 Sermon – “Do Not Be Afraid” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Easter - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary

April 19, 2026 Welcome 3rd Sunday of Easter The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – 1 Peter 1:17-23 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Luke 24:13-35 Sermon – “Breaking Bread Together” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Easter - Third Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary

April 12, 2026 Welcome 2nd Sunday of Easter The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – 1 Peter 1:3-9 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 20:19-31 Sermon – “Trust and Verify” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Easter - Second Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary

April 5, 2026 Welcome Easter Sunday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Colossians 3:1-4 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 20:1-18 Sermon – “Mary!” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Easter - Resurrection of the Lord - Revised Common Lectionary

March 22, 2026 Welcome 5th Sunday of Lent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Romans 8:16-11 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 11:1-15 **Full lectionary text is John 11:1-45 Homily – “Life Giving Friendship” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Lent - Fifth Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

March 22, 2026 Welcome 5th Sunday of Lent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Romans 8:16-11 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 11:1-15 **Full lectionary text is John 11:1-45 Homily – “Life Giving Friendship” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Lent - Fifth Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

March 15, 2026 Welcome 4th Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Ephesians 5:8-14 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 9:1-11 **Full lectionary text is John 9:1-41 Homily – “Seeing the Blind” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Lent - Fourth Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

March 8, 2026 Welcome 3rd Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 95 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 4:5-24 **Full lectionary text is John 4:5-42 Homily – “Mental Gymnastics” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Lent - Third Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

March 1, 2026 Welcome 2nd Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 121 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 3:1-17 Homily – “The Bravery of Nicodemus” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Lent - Second Sunday in Lent - Revised Common Lectionary

February 18, 2026 Welcome Ash Wednesday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Homily – “The Shouting Silence” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Lent - Ash Wednesday - Revised Common Lectionary Liu, G. C. (2015). Kimberly Bracken Long, ed., Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume 1, Advent Season Through Pentecost. Homiletic, 40(1).

February 15, 2026 Welcome Transfiguration Sunday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – 2 Peter 1:16-21 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 17:1-9 Sermon – “Believe the Unbelievable” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Epiphany - Transfiguration Sunday - Revised Common Lectionary

February 8, 2026 Welcome 5th Sunday After Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson From the Psalm – Psalm 112:1-10 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 5:13-20 Sermon – “Salt and Light” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Epiphany - Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany - Revised Common Lectionary Be a little vampire - by Shaun Usher - Letters of Note

February 1, 2026 Welcome 4th Sunday After Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson From the Psalm – Psalm 15 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 5:1-12 Sermon – “The Beatitudes” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Epiphany - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany - Revised Common Lectionary Chapin, H. (2009). Cotton Patch Gospel. The Gospel According to Shug to bless is to help – Alice Walker | The Official Website for American Novelist & Poet

January 18, 2026 Welcome 2nd Sunday After Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 49:1-7 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 1:29-42 Sermon – “What’s in a Name?” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Epiphany - Second Sunday after the Epiphany - Revised Common Lectionary

January 11, 2026 Welcome Baptism of the Lord The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Acts 10:34-43 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon – “One Stop on the Journey” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Epiphany - Baptism of the Lord - Revised Common Lectionary

January 4, 2026 Welcome Celebration of Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 60:1-6 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon – “The Wise Men’s Story” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Epiphany - Epiphany of the Lord - Revised Common Lectionary Rovelli, C. (2016). Seven brief lessons on physics. Penguin.

December 28, 2025 Welcome 1st Sunday After Christmas The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 148 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Luke 2:8-20 Sermon – “The Shepherds’ Story” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Christmas - First Sunday after Christmas Day - Revised Common Lectionary Luke 2 NRSVUE - The Birth of Jesus - In those days a - Bible Gateway

December 14, 2025 Welcome 4th Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon – “Joseph’s Story” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Advent - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Revised Common Lectionary Gibran, Kahlil. The Prophet. Alma Classics, 2020.

December 14, 2025 Welcome 3rd Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 7:14-17 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Luke 1:26-38 and 46b-55 Sermon – “Mary’s Story” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Advent - Third Sunday of Advent - Revised Common Lectionary

December 7, 2025 Welcome 2nd Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 11:1-10 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 3:1-12 Sermon – “The Symbol of Christmas” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Advent - Second Sunday of Advent - Revised Common Lectionary Thurman, Howard. The Mood of Christmas. 1985.

November 30, 2025 Welcome 1st Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Romans 13:11-12, 14 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 24:36-44 Sermon – “Good for Goodness Sake” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Advent - First Sunday of Advent - Revised Common Lectionary

November 23, 2025 Welcome Christ the King Sunday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Colossians 1:11-20 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Luke 23:33-43 Sermon – “The End is the Beginning” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Reign of Christ - Proper 29 (34) - Revised Common Lectionary

November 16, 2025   Welcome 23nd Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 98   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson – Luke 21:5-19 Sermon – “CNTL – ALT – DEL” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 28 - Revised Common Lectionary 1984 v A Brave New World - by Shaun Usher - Letters of Note

November 9, 2025   Welcome 22nd Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Epistle Lesson – 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson – Luke 19:1-10 Sermon – “It’s About Perspective” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 26 - Revised Common Lectionary

November 2, 2025   Welcome All Saints Sunday   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Prayer for All Saints Day   Epistle Lesson – Ephesians 1:11-23   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson – Luke 6:20-31   Sermon – “The Inheritance of the Saints” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - All Saints Day - Revised Common Lectionary

October 26, 2025   Welcome 20th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 84:1-7   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson – Luke 18:9-14   Sermon – “My Pinch Pot Overflows” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 25 - Revised Common Lectionary

October 19, 2025   Welcome 19th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Old Testament Lesson – 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson – Luke 18:1-8   Sermon – “The Truth About Santa” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 24 - Revised Common Lectionary Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus - by Shaun Usher

October 12, 2025   Welcome 18th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Old Testament Lesson – 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 7-15c   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson – Luke 17:11-19   Sermon – “Healing is Trust” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 23 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome 17th Sunday After Pentecost World Communion Sunday   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 37:1-9   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Lesson from the Epistle – 2 Timothy 1:1-14   Sermon – “Lois and Eunice”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 22 - Revised Common Lectionary Pierce, Yolanda Nicole. In My Grandmother’s House : Black Women, Faith, and the Stories We Inherit. Minneapolis, Broadleaf Books, 2021.

September 28, 2025   Welcome 16th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 146   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson –  Luke 16:19-31   Sermon – “The Emperor’s New Clothes”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 21 - Revised Common Lectionary

September 14, 2025   Welcome Holy Cross Sunday   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Old Testament Lesson – Numbers 21:4b-9   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson –  John 3:13-17   Sermon – “Snakes, Snakes, and More Snakes”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Holy Cross - Revised Common Lectionary “What is the natural enemy of a duck?” - by Shaun Usher  

September 7, 2025   Welcome 13th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 1   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson –  Luke 14:25-33   Sermon – “Giving It All Up”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 18 - Revised Common Lectionary

August 31, 2025   Welcome 12th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Epistle Lesson – Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Luke 14:1, 7-14 Sermon – “A Seat At The Table”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 17 - Revised Common Lectionary

August 26, 2025   Welcome Wesley Foundation of Macon   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Epistle Lesson – Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Luke 12:32-40 Sermon – “Let Your Light Shine”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 14 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome 11th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 58:9b-14   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Luke 13:10-17   Sermon – “What Sabbath Really Means”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 16 - Revised Common Lectionary Don’t read that hogwash - by Shaun Usher - Letters of Note

August 17, 2025   Welcome 10th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Old Testament Lesson – Jeremiah 23:23-29   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Luke 12:49-56   Sermon – “The Things That Separate Us”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 15 - Revised Common Lectionary

August 10, 2025   Welcome 9th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Luke 12:32-40   Sermon – “Be Prepared”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 14 - Revised Common Lectionary

July 27, 2025 Welcome 8th Sunday After Pentecost The Lord be with you.And also with you. Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Apostles’ Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer New Testament Lesson – Luke 12:13-21 Sermon – “What We Treasure” Benediction UMH 883In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources:“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 13 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome 7th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 15   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – John 15:5-17   Sermon – “Bishop Leotine Kelly”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Psalm 15 NRSVUE - Psalm 15 Who Shall Abide in God’s - Bible Gateway John 15:5-17 NRSVUE - I am the vine; you are the branches. - Bible Gateway

Welcome 6th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 100   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Mark 8:22-26   Sermon – “Fanny Crosby”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. 1 Timothy 4:11-16 NRSVUE - Command and teach these things. Let no - Bible Gateway Psalm 100 KJV - Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all - Bible Gateway

Welcome 5th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Old Testament Lesson – Joel 2:28-32   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Lesson from the Epistle – 1 Timothy 4:11-16   Sermon – “Margaret Newton Van Cott”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. 1 Timothy 4:11-16 NRSVUE - Command and teach these things. Let no - Bible Gateway Joel 2:28-32 NIV - The Day of the LORD - “And afterward, - Bible Gateway

Welcome 4th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson from the Epistle – Galatians 6:1-6   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Luke 10:1-11, 16-20   Sermon – “Bear One Another’s Burdens”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 9 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome 3rd Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 16   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Matthew 6:19-24   Sermon – “Barbara Heck”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 8 - Revised Common Lectionary Matthew 6:19-24 NRSVUE - Concerning Treasures - “Do not store - Bible Gateway I MADE A BAD MISTAKE - by Shaun Usher - Letters of Note

Welcome 2nd Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 43   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Epistle Lesson – Exodus 33:7-11   Sermon – “Susanna Wesley”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 7 - Prayer - Revised Common Lectionary Exodus 33:7-11 NRSVUE - The Tent outside the Camp - Now Moses - Bible Gateway