NBUMC Weekly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues her Advent series with "Son of Mary." Recorded December 14, 2025.Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-56Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Mark AehleTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues her Advent series with "The Silent Word." Recorded December 7, 2025.Scripture Readings: Luke 1:67-80 & Luke 3:1-20Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Paula ChipmanTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara begins a new Advent sermon series! Recorded November 30, 2025.Scripture Readings: Lamentations 3:45-57 & Luke 2:1-5Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Liturgist: Marcia Ebaugh-PallanTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues with part 3 of her sermon series inspired by the Disney film Encanto! Recorded September 21, 2025.Scripture Readings: Exodus 18:1-27 & Matthew 11:28-30Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Olanma OkojiTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues with part 2 of her sermon series inspired by the Disney film Encanto! Recorded September 14, 2025.Scripture Reading: Genesis 32:22-31Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Hannah WilliamsTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara begins a sermon series inspired by the Disney film Encanto! Recorded September 7, 2025.Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Scott RobyTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues her music sermon series by connecting Idina Menzel's "Let It Go" from Disney's Frozen with the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul." Recorded August 24, 2025.Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:25-34Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Natalie McManusTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues her music sermon series by connecting Taylor Swift's "Long Live" to the hymn "Angels We Have Heard on High." Recorded August 3, 2025. Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Penny ClarkeTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues her music sermon series by connecting Fontella Bass's "Rescue Me" to the hymn "There is a Balm in Gilead." Recorded July 27, 2025.Scripture Reading: Psalm 121Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Amy GillisTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues her music sermon series by connecting Bette Midler's "The Rose" to the "Hymn of Promise." Recorded July 20, 2025.Scripture Reading: Luke 18:18-34Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Penny ClarkeTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues her music sermon series by connecting Bob Marley's "One Love" to the hymn "The Church’s One Foundation." Recorded July 13, 2025.Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Pamela MajorTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara begins a new sermon series centered on music. This week's songs are "This is My Song" and "This Land Is Your Land." Recorded July 6, 2025.Scripture Readings: Isaiah 58:1-14; Ephesians 2:13-22Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Bob DeanTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

HAPPY EPISODE 100!!! In this week's episode, Rev. Joye provides a guest sermon as part of the Holy Ghost Stories series. Recorded June 29, 2025.Scripture Reading: Acts 8:26-40Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Joye JonesLiturgist: Natalie McManusTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara invites us to commune together and share our stories with one another! Recorded June 15, 2025.Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21, 37-47Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Carl DeanellTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara returns with a sermon about sequels! Recorded June 1, 2025.Scripture Reading: Acts 1:1-11Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Olanma OkojiTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Joye Jones provides a lesson from the prophet Isaiah. Recorded May 25, 2025.Scripture Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Joye JonesLiturgist: Michael ButkiewiczTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about widening the circle of God's love. Recorded May 18, 2025.Scripture Readings: Acts 11:1-18 & John 13:31-35Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Gordon CraggTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, it's Good Shepherd Sunday! Recorded May 11, 2025.Scripture Reading: John 10:22-30Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Christianne ArangurenTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara returns for a sermon about abundance. Recorded May 4, 2025.Scripture Reading: John 21:1-19Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsLiturgist: Rich McManusTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Joye Jones leads the congregation in a celebration of the creation story. Recorded April 27, 2025.Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Creation Service Litany: Rev. Joye JonesTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

Happy Easter! On this Resurrection Sunday, Rev. Kara preaches about modern-day parallels with Jesus' suffering. Recorded April 20, 2025.Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14 & Luke 24:1-12Music: Simon Charette (Piano Intro), Henry Lin (Trumpet), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Message: Rev. Kara ScrogginsTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, it's Palm Sunday! Rev. Kara talks about rocks! Recorded April 13, 2025.Scripture Reading: Luke 19:28-40Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Liturgist: Scott RobyMessage: Rev. Kara ScrogginsTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues her Lent series with a lesson on the importance of roots. Recorded April 6, 2025.Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Liturgist: Michael ButkiewiczMessage: Rev. Kara ScrogginsTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues her Lent series with some interesting insights into worms! Recorded March 30, 2025.Scripture Readings: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Liturgist: Pat Haas McSpaddenMessage: Rev. Kara ScrogginsTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues her Lent series with a sermon about God's abundance. Recorded March 30, 2025.Scripture Reading: Isaiah 55:1-9Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Liturgist: Pamela MajorMessage: Rev. Kara ScrogginsTech Support: Brandon Kesselly, Christina GarzilloOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about God and Jesus as a refuge. Recorded March 16, 2025.Scripture Reading: Psalm 27 & Luke 13:31-45Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Liturgist: Iona FanningMessage: Rev. Kara ScrogginsTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara begins a Lent series with a sermon about Jesus' temptations in the wilderness. Recorded March 9, 2025.Scripture Reading: Luke 4:1-13Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Liturgist: Monica DeanMessage: Rev. KaraTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about the importance of listening down, especially to your loved ones. Recorded March 2, 2025.Scripture Reading: Luke 9:28-36Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Liturgist: Hannah WatermanMessage: Rev. Kara ScrogginsTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about the power of God's mercy and how it applies to us as Christians. Recorded February 23, 2025.Scripture Reading: Luke 6:27-38Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Liturgist: Amy GillisMessage: Rev. Kara ScrogginsTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, guest speaker Rev. Laura Kigweba preaches about the Beatitudes in the present day. Recorded February 16, 2025.Scripture Reading: Luke 6:17-26Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Liturgist: Zach ElkinMessage: Rev. Laura KigwebaTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara draws a connection between the Gospel and the American classic, Catcher in the Rye. Recorded February 9, 2025.Scripture Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8 & Luke 5:1-11Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Liturgist: Jenna LoveMessage: Rev. Kara ScrogginsTech Support: Ken OwOutro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara recalls Jesus' attitude towards wealth, humility, and generosity. Recorded February 2, 2025. Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13-34 Music: Simon Charette Liturgist: Michael Butkiewicz Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about humility as it relates to the Covenant. Recorded January 26, 2025. Scripture Readings: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4; Matthew 23:1-12 Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Mark Aehle Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues her sermon series on Renewing the Covenant. Recorded January 19, 2025. Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-21 & 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: John Welton Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Tech Support: Matt Wibbenmeyer, Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about surrendering our lives to Jesus. Recorded January 12, 2025.Scripture Readings: Isaiah 43:1-7 & Luke 3:21-38Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)Liturgist: Ken OwMessage: Rev. KaraOutro: Brandon Kesselly

Happy New Year! To kick off 2025, Rev. Kara begins a new Epiphany series. Recorded January 5, 2025. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 60: 1-6 & Matthew 2: 1-12 Music: Simon Charette Liturgist: Jacqui Cragg Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Tech Support: Brandon Kesselly & Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In the final Sunday of Advent, we have a special episode of scripture lessons and carols performed by the NBUMC choir! Recorded December 22, 2023. Scripture Readings: Psalm 27 Luke 1:67-79 Luke 2:1-5 Luke 2:6-7 Luke 2:8-14 1 John 4: 7-11 Music: Simon Charette (Intro); NBUMC Choir & Tatiana Loisha (Carols); Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgists: NBUMC Choir Tech Support: Brandon Kesselly, Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 3 of our Advent series, Rev. Kara tells the story of Mary as she discovered her immaculate conception and the catharsis of being believed when sharing your story. Recorded December 15, 2024. Scripture Reading: Luke 1:39-55 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Natalie McManus Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In the second Sunday of our Advent series, Rev. Kara preaches about the role churches can play in providing hope and comfort to people in need. Recorded December 8, 2024. Scripture Reading: Luke 3:1-6 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Linda Hall Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara begins the season of Advent with a message about hope. Recorded December 1, 2024. Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16 & Luke 21: 25-36 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Monica Dean Tech Support: Matt Wibbenmeyer, Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara and the congregation join in an annual celebration of the Christian calendar. Recorded November 24, 2024. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 40:3-5; Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 27:27-38; Acts 2:1-6; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; and Philippians 2: 1-11 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro & Hymns), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgists: Congregation Tech Support: Brandon Kesselly, Christina Garzillo Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara returns to preach about Jesus's perspective on extravagance. Recorded November 17, 2024. Scripture Reading: Mark 13:1-8 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Natalie McManus Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, guest speaker Rev. Neal Christie returns to discuss his experiences working in prison ministries. Recorded Nov 10, 2024. Scripture Readings: Exodus 13:1-5 & Luke 22:14-20 Message: Rev. Neal Christie Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Hannah Williams Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

On this All Saints Sunday, Rev. Kara preaches about grief in the context of Jesus and Lazarus. Recorded November 3, 2024. Scripture Reading: John 11:32-44 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Rev. Joye Jones Tech Support/Outro:Brandon Kesselly

In part 4 of our stewardship series, Rev. Kara enlists some of the church's leadership to encourage generosity and giving! Recorded October 27, 2024. Scripture Reading: Esther 4:1-17 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Paul Hurlburt Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 3 of our series on generosity through sports, Rev. Kara asks several congregation members to testify on their experiences with faith and sports. Recorded October 20, 2024. Scripture Reading: James 1:22-27 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Hannah Williams Tech Support: Gwendolyn Daniels Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 2 of our series on generosity (through sports!), Rev. Kara talks about gym class, the lessons it taught her and many others, and how that all connects to Jesus's teachings. Recorded October 13, 2024. Scripture Reading: Mark 10:17-27 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Iona Fanning Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In today's episode, Rev. Kara begins a new sermon series on generosity! Recorded October 6, 2024. Scripture Reading: Luke 5:18-26 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Joy Burt Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 4 of our series on the "Sermon on the Mount," Rev. Kara preaches about the Beatitudes and the continuous message of peace. Recorded September 29, 2024. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 2:1-4 & Matthew 5:1-16 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Natalie McManus Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 3 of our series on the "Sermon on the Mount," Rev. Kara asks us to reflect on the humanity of those outside of our filter bubbles and social circles. Recorded September 22, 2024. Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14 & Matthew 5:38-48 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Sue Ernst Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly