Living Stone (The Sanctuary)

First-Centenary United Methodist

Living Stone (The Sanctuary)

May 7, 2023

Peter states that Jesus is the living stone. What does that mean in today’s world? How, as followers of Jesus, are we Living stones too? How are living stones being built into a spiritual house to be a royal priesthood? Is the church not a living organism, and are clergy and laity alike not called/chosen to be alive because of the goodness and grace offered to us in Jesus?

Our Mission (The Sanctuary)

June 4, 2023

We as people of God need to keep our focus on the calling God has given to us. We are to go out where the people are hurting, grieving, suffering, dying, and struggling to offer hope and encouragement. We need to go where people have lost their way and provide guidance. We need to go where people are not able to stand for themselves and stand with them. We need to go and challenge some to a higher calling than themselves and lift others up to the calling of Christ upon their lives. We need to see the world as our Parish. We need to share the Good news of Jesus Christ. Yet that happens only when we go.

Living Water (The Sanctuary)

May 28, 2023

Jesus makes the “I Am” statement. I Am the Living Water. I Am the one who will give you living water that will quench questions of the heart. When you thirst for something more –I am that something more. When you are looking for something else to fill the void, I Am that something else. I Am the one who will cause rivers of joy to flood your soul. I Am the one who allows peace to fill you up. I Am the one who will give you a life filled with meaning and purpose.

Faithful Friend (The Sanctuary)

May 21, 2023

Peter says in hard times, be encouraged. You are not alone. In difficult times, be faithful you will not be left alone. In times of fear, have faith. In times of temptation, be self- controlled. God in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit will help you stand strong, firm and steadfast.