Wesley Covenant Service

On Sunday, Dec. 29, we'll host a Wesley Covenant Service. As a means of preparation, we invite you to meditate and reflect on the following prayer:

Wesley’s Covenant Prayer

Let me be your servant, under your command.

I will no longer be my own.
I will give up myself to your will in all things.

Lord, make me what you will.

I put myself fully into your hands:
put me to doing, put me to suffering,
let me be employed for you, or laid aside for you,
let me be full, let me be empty,
let me have all things, let me have nothing.
I freely and with a willing heart
give it all to your pleasure and disposal.

Comments

Shrove Tuesday Sights

Last night was our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage fundraiser for our children and youth ministries. What a great time! A heartfelt thanks to all the servants who came out to prep, cook, serve, clean up and enjoy one another. If you thought this was all about pancakes and sausage (which is not everyone’s favorite meal), you missed a tremendous blessing. I don’t say that to cause any grief or hard feelings, but rather to bear witness to God’s sweet presence during our time together. Here’s what I saw: I saw young children serving the Lord by serving others. I saw families connecting with each other as they served together. I saw trustees cancel their meeting to invest in the next generation. I saw church members invite their friends to enjoy a meal. I saw young dads picking up to-go meals for their sick spouses. I saw a young, engaged couple finding a home at Lakeside and wanting to participate in a church activity....

The Faith of a Foreign Woman (The Story)

Ruth: The Faith of a Foreign Woman Oct. 21/22, 2017 Scripture: Ruth 1: 1-18, 3: 1-13 Today we continue our journey through The Story, and we find our way to the wonderful, short like Book of Ruth. Last week we were in the Book of Judges, which is filled with stories of warriors. Today, we are making a blockbuster trade. We’re trading away our warriors and picking up some friends. I’m not much of a tv guy anymore. I hear stories about This Is Us and still enjoy an episode of The Big Bang Theory every now and then, but I’m more of an older shows kind of guy. If you grew up in the 1990’s like I did, chances are pretty good that you’ll recall a show called “The Wonder Years.” Ever see it? My brother and I used to hurry home from the bus stop to catch the latest episode, and I still catch him watching re-runs of a show that had it all- roman...

Making Disciples

Sunday evening I arrived home following a fruitful (and a bit tiring) Annual Conference. Joe represented our churches in a professional and prayerful manner. Thanks Joe for your hard work and dedication! This year's legislation passed without much conversation, which means that very few resolutions and petitions were of divisive subjects. Instead of turning into a weekend best described as polarizing and political, this year's Annual Conference was primarily peaceful and attentive to worship. You might ask the question, "Did you accomplish anything this year?" And to be honest, I'm not sure how to answer that question. Was there helpful legislation? Yes. Will the legislation turn into action? Maybe. Hopefully. Will that action result in vital churches and the making of disciples? Hmm... The mission of the United Methodist Church (and thus the mission of the three local churches I serve) is to "make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transform...

Preacher of Habit

Search This Blog