Simple Governance at LOUMC Our church leadership has been studying and considering the Simple Governance structure since 2016 when first introduced to the concept. We have interviewed the author of the book “Simple Governance”, met with several churches who have transitioned to single board structures and consulted our District Superintendent who recommends this change. And, lest we forget, Pastor Clay…
Extremely Religious? How to Talk About Jesus Pastor Clay continues his Easter Season “how-to” series this Sunday with a sermon on how to talk about Jesus. Read Acts 17:22-31 and John 14:15-21 in preparation for his sermon “Extremely Religious?: How to Talk About Jesus.” Join us live on Sunday, May 14 at 9:00 (or watch any time after). You can download the bulletin…
Easter 5Stones and Stones: How to Build Up the Church As we continue our Easter Season worship, Pastor Clay will begin a “how to” series for the church. This Sunday, he will talk about how to build up the church with Christ as our cornerstone. Read 1 Peter 2:2-10 and Acts 7:55-60 in preparation for his sermon “Stones and Stones: How to…
Youth Sunday 2023 This Sunday we have the special pleasure of learning from our Youth! They have been working hard to prepare a meaningful worship service with special music and communion for us! Remember this is a combined service at 10:00am in the Sanctuary! Read John 10:1-10 and Psalm 23 in preparation for sermonettes by seniors Camden Cook and Madeline Kramer. Join…
Sneaky Jesus As we continue with our worship this Easter season, we find two of Jesus’ followers on the road to Emmaus feeling sad and confused about all that had happened with His arrest, crucifixion and empty tomb. When a “stranger” begins to walk with them…. Read Luke 24:13-35 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon “Sneaky Jesus.” Join us live at 9:00…
Faithful Thomas Did you know Easter is not just one day? It is an entire season in the church! It begins on the evening of Easter Sunday and ends on Pentecost. Easter Season is a time we continue to learn to live in the way of Jesus and to focus on the mysteries of our faith. This Sunday we will learn about Thomas,…
I Don’t Know Easter Sunday Celebrate the Risen Christ with Lake Oswego UMC! The service will be full of music and joy and we will celebrate Holy communion! Have some bread/crackers and juice/water/coffee ready so you can join us at the table. Read John 20:1-18 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon “I Don’t Know.” Join us live at 9:00 on April 9…
Which Procession? This Sunday is Palm Sunday! We will wave palms and sing Hosanna, to commemorate the joyous celebration as Jesus entered Jerusalem. But Palm Sunday is only the beginning of a week filled with both great sorrow and great joy! Read Matthew 21:1-11 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon, “Which Procession?” Join us live at 9:00 on April 2 (or watch…
Dry Bones & New Life: The Four Pivots and the Future This Sunday, Rev. Clay Andrew and Rev. Danna Drum wrap up their sermon series based on the book “The Four Pivots.” Pastor Clay will discuss Ezekiel and the dry bones. Read John 3:1-8 and Ezekiel 37:1-14 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon, “Dry Bones & New Life: The Four Pivots and…
All in Good Time This Sunday, Rev. Clay Andrew and Rev. Danna Drum wrap up their sermon series based on the book “The Four Pivots.” This Sunday, Clay will discuss the death of Lazarus. Read Romans 8:6-11 & John 11:1-6, 17-44 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon, “All in Good Time.” Join us live at 9:00 on March 19 (or watch any…
Learning to (Truly) See This Sunday, Rev. Clay Andrew and Rev. Danna Drum continue their sermon series based on the book “The Four Pivots.” We’ll hear about Jesus healing a man who was born blind. Read John 9:1-41 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon, “Learning to (Truly) See.” Join us online at 9:00 on March 12. You can download the bulletin from…
Where Everybody Knows Your Name This Sunday, Pastor Clay and Rev Danna Drum continue their sermon series based on the book “The Four Pivots” which is focused on changes that need to happen to allow the church (and other organizations) to more effectively serve their mission. This Sunday, we’ll hear about Jesus and the woman at the well. Read John 4:5-30, 39-42 in…
