We had originally planned this trip for July, but with the heat and unpredictable storms we are moving it to early September. The staff at Lauritzen Gardens assures us that this is a great time to visit with many beautiful fall flowers, etc. Tentatively we will plan...
I have been thinking a lot about what the word“Church” really means. When I look at Webster’s dictionary it says, “a building for public andespecially Christian worship.” In another place it says, “the clerical profession, considered the church as a possible career”....
In 1965 Jackie DeShannon sang, “What the world needs now is love sweet love. It’s the only thing there’s just too little of. No, not just for some butfor everyone….” When she recorded that song we were in some pretty tough times in the country.Vietnam was on...
When making a choice between food on the table and diapers, food wins out. Here is how we can help: when you find a great deal on more inexpensive diapers buy a package and donate it to the church for our new diaper giveaway ministry. Diapers will be available at our...
Worship in the Park June 17 – 10:00 a.m.We will worship our Lord with music, scripture, message, prayers and our offering to God. PLUS we will have burgers and hotdogs following worship. We now have enough grills but still need volunteers to bring chips, water...
With the assistance of the Blue River District we will be launching a new ministry with our Spanish speaking friends. In Lincoln there are approximately 81,000 Spanish speaking persons but not one United Methodist Church with this ministy. We will heavily depend upon...
We will honor our 2018 High School graduates during morning worship. Come and help us celebrate. Congratulations to Hunter Arpan, Xochitl Perez, and Antonio Walker We will also have a special celebration during worship to help us remember that all gave some, but some...
You have probably noticed that the colors on the altar and pulpit change throughout the year. There is white, purple, green and red. Every season in the liturgical year is significant. The colors mark Jesus birth, his suffering, his resurrection and the coming of the...
In March the Children’s Ministry spent an afternoon at the ice rink. It was the first time skating for some of them. Below are some photos from the event.
As I sat down to write this article, I have to admit I am feeling somewhat stressed. Preparing for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and two services on Easter reminds me of my favorite Bible verse which is Psalm 46:10. That verse simply, yet powerfully, says, “Be still and...
