This is Our Story. This is Our Song

Blessed Assurance

August 11, 2024

It is the last week of, “This is Our Story. This is Our Song.” If you worshipped in-person during March, you know that we voted the brackets for our favorite hymns in the FUMC version of March Madness. This summer, the winners of the brackets will be the focus for the upcoming sermon series. As part of the series, I am writing a prayer inspired by the words of the focus hymn. This week’s hymn is “Blessed Assurance” As you prepare for worship, sing the focus hymn in your heart, keep the prayer on your lips, and renew your mind with the Scripture for this Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with the hymn, you can find the words online or in the United Methodist Hymnal on page 369.   Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Prayer: Jesus you are mine. You give me a glimpse of your glory. I am your child, born of your Spirit and washed in your blood. I can only imagine the day when you will come again. I am happy and blessed in you. Oh, to be filled with your mercy and grace. This is my story, and this is my song! I will praise you all day long!   Blessings, Rev. Sherri  

Blessed Assurance

August 11, 2024

It is the last week of, “This is Our Story. This is Our Song.” If you worshipped in-person during March, you know that we voted the brackets for our favorite hymns in the FUMC version of March Madness. This summer, the winners of the brackets will be the focus for the upcoming sermon series. As part of the series, I am writing a prayer inspired by the words of the focus hymn. This week’s hymn is “Blessed Assurance” As you prepare for worship, sing the focus hymn in your heart, keep the prayer on your lips, and renew your mind with the Scripture for this Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with the hymn, you can find the words online or in the United Methodist Hymnal on page 369.   Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Prayer: Jesus you are mine. You give me a glimpse of your glory. I am your child, born of your Spirit and washed in your blood. I can only imagine the day when you will come again. I am happy and blessed in you. Oh, to be filled with your mercy and grace. This is my story, and this is my song! I will praise you all day long!   Blessings, Rev. Sherri  

How Great Thou Art

August 4, 2024

We continue the sermon series, “This is Our Story. This is Our Song.” If you worshipped in-person during March, you know that we voted the brackets for our favorite hymns in the FUMC version of March Madness. This summer, the winners of the brackets will be the focus for the upcoming sermon series. As part of the series, I am writing a prayer inspired by the words of the focus hymn. This week’s hymn is “How Great Thou, Art” As you prepare for worship, sing the focus hymn in your heart, keep the prayer on your lips, and renew your mind with the Scripture for the Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with the hymn, you can find the words online or in the United Methodist Hymnal on page 77.   Scripture: Psalm 104 Prayer: Gracious God, when I consider everything, you have made, I see the stars and hear the thunder. The universe displays your glory. When I wander in the woods and meadows, I can hear the birds sing in the trees and I praise you. When I look down from the mountains, hear the brook, or feel the gentle breeze, I praise you. You did not spare your son and I can’t believe it. On the cross, Jesus bore my burden and my sin. When you take me to heaven, I shall rejoice. I will adore you and proclaim your greatness! How great you are! I praise you, my Savior. How Great you are!   Blessings, Rev. Sherri

How Great Thou Art

August 4, 2024

We continue the sermon series, “This is Our Story. This is Our Song.” If you worshipped in-person during March, you know that we voted the brackets for our favorite hymns in the FUMC version of March Madness. This summer, the winners of the brackets will be the focus for the upcoming sermon series. As part of the series, I am writing a prayer inspired by the words of the focus hymn. This week’s hymn is “How Great Thou, Art” As you prepare for worship, sing the focus hymn in your heart, keep the prayer on your lips, and renew your mind with the Scripture for the Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with the hymn, you can find the words online or in the United Methodist Hymnal on page 77.   Scripture: Psalm 104 Prayer: Gracious God, when I consider everything, you have made, I see the stars and hear the thunder. The universe displays your glory. When I wander in the woods and meadows, I can hear the birds sing in the trees and I praise you. When I look down from the mountains, hear the brook, or feel the gentle breeze, I praise you. You did not spare your son and I can’t believe it. On the cross, Jesus bore my burden and my sin. When you take me to heaven, I shall rejoice. I will adore you and proclaim your greatness! How great you are! I praise you, my Savior. How Great you are!   Blessings, Rev. Sherri

Here I Am, Lord

July 28, 2024 • Rev. Sherri Reynolds

We continue the sermon series, “This is Our Story. This is Our Song.” If you worshipped in-person during March, you know that we voted the brackets for our favorite hymns in the FUMC version of March Madness. This summer, the winners of the brackets will be the focus for the upcoming sermon series. As part of the series, I am writing a prayer inspired by the words of the focus hymn. This week’s hymn is “Here I Am, Lord” As you prepare for worship, sing the focus hymn in your heart, keep the prayer on your lips, and renew your mind with the Scripture for the Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with the hymn, you can find the words online or in the United Methodist Hymnal on page 593. Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Prayer: Lord of sea and sky. Lord who hears the people’s cry. For those who dwell in dark and sin, God’s hand will save. God who made stars and night. God who makes our darkness bright. Lord of snow and rain, who bears your people’s pain. You weep for love of us and too often we turn away. You can transform our stone hearts and give us hearts for love. Speak a Word to Us. Lord of wind and flame, who tends the poor and lame. Set a feast for us providing us with the best bread, satisfying our hearts and giving us life. Here we are, Lord. We are yours, Lord. We heard you calling in the night. We will go for you Lord if you lead us. We will hold your people in our heart.   Blessings, Rev. Sherri

Here I Am, Lord

July 28, 2024 • Rev. Sherri Reynolds

We continue the sermon series, “This is Our Story. This is Our Song.” If you worshipped in-person during March, you know that we voted the brackets for our favorite hymns in the FUMC version of March Madness. This summer, the winners of the brackets will be the focus for the upcoming sermon series. As part of the series, I am writing a prayer inspired by the words of the focus hymn. This week’s hymn is “Here I Am, Lord” As you prepare for worship, sing the focus hymn in your heart, keep the prayer on your lips, and renew your mind with the Scripture for the Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with the hymn, you can find the words online or in the United Methodist Hymnal on page 593. Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Prayer: Lord of sea and sky. Lord who hears the people’s cry. For those who dwell in dark and sin, God’s hand will save. God who made stars and night. God who makes our darkness bright. Lord of snow and rain, who bears your people’s pain. You weep for love of us and too often we turn away. You can transform our stone hearts and give us hearts for love. Speak a Word to Us. Lord of wind and flame, who tends the poor and lame. Set a feast for us providing us with the best bread, satisfying our hearts and giving us life. Here we are, Lord. We are yours, Lord. We heard you calling in the night. We will go for you Lord if you lead us. We will hold your people in our heart.   Blessings, Rev. Sherri

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

July 21, 2024 • Rev. Sherri Reynolds

This week, we begin a new sermon series, “This is Our Story. This is Our Song.” If you worshipped in-person during March, you know that we voted the brackets for our favorite hymns in the FUMC version of March Madness. This summer, the winners of the brackets will be the focus for the upcoming sermon series. As part of the series, I am writing a prayer inspired by the words of the focus hymn. This week’s hymn is “What a Friend we Have in Jesus.” As you prepare for worship, sing the focus hymn in your heart, keep the prayer on your lips, and renew your mind with the Scripture for the Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with the hymn, you can find the words online or in the United Methodist Hymnal on page 526. Scripture: I Peter 5:7 Prayer: Lord Jesus, you are a friend who bears all our sins and griefs. It is a privilege to carry everything to you. We often forgo peace and experience needless pain, because we do not carry everything to you in prayer. If we have trials, temptations or trouble, we should not grow discouraged because we can take it to you in prayer. You are a faithful friend who shares our sorrows and knows our weakness. You are a refuge, shield and solace, even as earthly friends forsake us. When we are weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care, you are there for us. Thank you, Jesus! Amen.   Blessings, Rev. Sherri

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

July 21, 2024 • Rev. Sherri Reynolds

This week, we begin a new sermon series, “This is Our Story. This is Our Song.” If you worshipped in-person during March, you know that we voted the brackets for our favorite hymns in the FUMC version of March Madness. This summer, the winners of the brackets will be the focus for the upcoming sermon series. As part of the series, I am writing a prayer inspired by the words of the focus hymn. This week’s hymn is “What a Friend we Have in Jesus.” As you prepare for worship, sing the focus hymn in your heart, keep the prayer on your lips, and renew your mind with the Scripture for the Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with the hymn, you can find the words online or in the United Methodist Hymnal on page 526. Scripture: I Peter 5:7 Prayer: Lord Jesus, you are a friend who bears all our sins and griefs. It is a privilege to carry everything to you. We often forgo peace and experience needless pain, because we do not carry everything to you in prayer. If we have trials, temptations or trouble, we should not grow discouraged because we can take it to you in prayer. You are a faithful friend who shares our sorrows and knows our weakness. You are a refuge, shield and solace, even as earthly friends forsake us. When we are weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care, you are there for us. Thank you, Jesus! Amen.   Blessings, Rev. Sherri

The is Our Story. This is Our Song Sermon Video

July 21, 2024