Grace Flows Through

Blood & Water

April 2, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

This Sunday we begin the holiest week of the year. In these days stretching from Palm Sunday to Easter we are confronted with the passionate love Jesus extends to us and we are invited to allow that love to resurrect us to new life. We invite you to set these days apart from the rest of the year by joining your church family in worship as we follow Jesus from Palm Sunday's triumphant entrance, to the Holy Thursday table, to the cross of Good Friday and the empty tomb of Easter. There are a variety of times and service types to help each family find a good fit for each encounter along the way. If you are traveling for Spring Break stay connected by worshiping on-line or find a local church in the town you are visiting. We look forward to sharing this Resurrection Season with you! Pastor Jenny and Pastor Ian.

Blood & Water

April 2, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

This Sunday we begin the holiest week of the year. In these days stretching from Palm Sunday to Easter we are confronted with the passionate love Jesus extends to us and we are invited to allow that love to resurrect us to new life. We invite you to set these days apart from the rest of the year by joining your church family in worship as we follow Jesus from Palm Sunday's triumphant entrance, to the Holy Thursday table, to the cross of Good Friday and the empty tomb of Easter. There are a variety of times and service types to help each family find a good fit for each encounter along the way. If you are traveling for Spring Break stay connected by worshiping on-line or find a local church in the town you are visiting. We look forward to sharing this Resurrection Season with you! Pastor Jenny and Pastor Ian.

The Scandal of Servanthood

March 26, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier

Did you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to be a disciple? As Jesus approached his crucifixion, he was very concerned that the people he had selected to be apostles would lead his church in the right way. This week, we hear some of Christ’s final directions to his disciples & see the example he set for them as he faced down his own trial - gifts that we still receive today as our marching orders down our journey of faith.

The Scandal of Servanthood

March 26, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier

Did you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to be a disciple? As Jesus approached his crucifixion, he was very concerned that the people he had selected to be apostles would lead his church in the right way. This week, we hear some of Christ’s final directions to his disciples & see the example he set for them as he faced down his own trial - gifts that we still receive today as our marching orders down our journey of faith.

Water Walking

March 19, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

This Sunday, Jesus invites us to get out of our boats and walk with him on top of the water. This message is for all those who want to follow Jesus in bold and brave ways but admit that fear and doubt can hold us in the presumed safety of our boat. Our message will stretch us to imagine what God can do in us and through us as we step beyond what we can do alone. Year of Invitation: Invite a friend who is interested in serving the community to join you in worship or for a service project.

Water Walking

March 19, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

This Sunday, Jesus invites us to get out of our boats and walk with him on top of the water. This message is for all those who want to follow Jesus in bold and brave ways but admit that fear and doubt can hold us in the presumed safety of our boat. Our message will stretch us to imagine what God can do in us and through us as we step beyond what we can do alone. Year of Invitation: Invite a friend who is interested in serving the community to join you in worship or for a service project.

A Well in Samaria

March 12, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier

This week at the 8:00 & 9:30 services, Pastor Ian walks us through one of the most scandalous texts in the New Testament - Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at a well. Come find out why this story gives us a roadmap for our mission, and also a big reason to celebrate! At 11:00, our Youth are leading service! This weekend our high schoolers (with adult volunteers) will be leading our Discovery Retreat for our middle schoolers. The theme this weekend is “Discovering Peace Through God”; Please pray for God to work through the youth and adult leaders and to establish peace in the lives of all who attend. The 11:00 service will be a Discovery takeover with youth serving as worship leaders, musicians, and our preacher! There will be no Mission Minded Kids (hands-on mission project) this week; kids are encouraged to stay in worship.

A Well in Samaria

March 12, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier

This week at the 8:00 & 9:30 services, Pastor Ian walks us through one of the most scandalous texts in the New Testament - Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at a well. Come find out why this story gives us a roadmap for our mission, and also a big reason to celebrate! At 11:00, our Youth are leading service! This weekend our high schoolers (with adult volunteers) will be leading our Discovery Retreat for our middle schoolers. The theme this weekend is “Discovering Peace Through God”; Please pray for God to work through the youth and adult leaders and to establish peace in the lives of all who attend. The 11:00 service will be a Discovery takeover with youth serving as worship leaders, musicians, and our preacher! There will be no Mission Minded Kids (hands-on mission project) this week; kids are encouraged to stay in worship.

Water and Spit

March 5, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

This Sunday, "Spit and Water?" In one of the most earthy encounters with Jesus, a man born blind experiences healing when Jesus puts dirty spit in his eyes. This causes us to think deeper about the nature of Jesus and the nature of healing. Are we talking about physical things or spiritual things? Can we experience healing through Jesus? Bring a loved one who is suffering from a physical, emotional, or spiritual hurt and pray with them for healing. Our Stephen Ministers will be available to pray with any who desire prayers for healing during our communion prayer time.

Water and Spit

March 5, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

This Sunday, "Spit and Water?" In one of the most earthy encounters with Jesus, a man born blind experiences healing when Jesus puts dirty spit in his eyes. This causes us to think deeper about the nature of Jesus and the nature of healing. Are we talking about physical things or spiritual things? Can we experience healing through Jesus? Bring a loved one who is suffering from a physical, emotional, or spiritual hurt and pray with them for healing. Our Stephen Ministers will be available to pray with any who desire prayers for healing during our communion prayer time.

Water and Spirit

February 26, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

Beginning this Sunday, our "Grace Flows Through" series will focus on "Encounters with Jesus." This week we will hear the invitation shared with Nicodemus to be born again of water and Spirit. Each week in Lent you will be invited to experience the power and presence of God through Holy Communion and Prayer.

Water and Spirit

February 26, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

Beginning this Sunday, our "Grace Flows Through" series will focus on "Encounters with Jesus." This week we will hear the invitation shared with Nicodemus to be born again of water and Spirit. Each week in Lent you will be invited to experience the power and presence of God through Holy Communion and Prayer.

Ash Wednesday February 22, 2023

February 22, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier

We begin the Season of Lent with a service of repentance and a call to the disciplines of prayer and fasting.

Flowing Uphill

February 19, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier

These last weeks, we have heard how grace is creative, transformative, powerful, and sustaining. This week, Pastor Ian walks us up the mountain with Jesus’ disciples as we hear how grace often moves in counter-intuitive ways - even defying gravity and flowing uphill! Join us in worship as we celebrate the Transfiguration of Jesus and prepare to follow the uphill flow of Grace this Lent.

Flowing Uphill

February 19, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier

These last weeks, we have heard how grace is creative, transformative, powerful, and sustaining. This week, Pastor Ian walks us up the mountain with Jesus’ disciples as we hear how grace often moves in counter-intuitive ways - even defying gravity and flowing uphill! Join us in worship as we celebrate the Transfiguration of Jesus and prepare to follow the uphill flow of Grace this Lent.

Wesley Freedom United Methodist Church

January - April 2023

Blood & Water

April 2, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

Blood & Water

April 2, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

The Scandal of Servanthood

March 26, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier

The Scandal of Servanthood

March 26, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier

Water Walking

March 19, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

Water Walking

March 19, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

A Well in Samaria

March 12, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier

A Well in Samaria

March 12, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier

Water and Spit

March 5, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

Water and Spit

March 5, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

Water and Spirit

February 26, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

Water and Spirit

February 26, 2023 • Pastor Jenny Smith

Ash Wednesday February 22, 2023

February 22, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier

Flowing Uphill

February 19, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier

Flowing Uphill

February 19, 2023 • Pastor Ian Collier