Who’s the Boss? “Reign of Christ Sunday” reminds us of the place of Christ not only in our own lives, but in the world – that ultimately it is Love who reigns. Join us Sunday morning, November 26th at 10:30am (or later) for online worship. Read Matthew 25:31-46 and Ephesians 1:15-23 in preparation for Sunday’s sermon “Who’s the Boss?”…
How Shall We Live? The prophet Micah lays out succinctly and beautifully the life God’s people are called to lead – to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God. Our whole lives – not just our financial gifts – are an offering to God. Read Micah 6:1-8 in preparation for this Sunday’s sermon, “How Shall We…
Not for Ourselves The life of faith is not measured primarily by how much it helps us or comforts us, or even in how many people we attract to worship, but in how much we love others and make the world a more just and loving place. At the beginning of his ministry, Jesus uses the words of the Prophet…
Growing Together: Week Seven“We are the Body” Join Pastor Jayde along with Pastor Michelle ONLINE this Sunday for worship! Jayde will wrap up the Growing Together Series with her sermon“We are the Body”Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 in preparation for the sermon.You can download the bulletin here. **Sound for the livestream will be best if you can use headphones or play on…
The Never-Ending Story Join us as Pastor Michelle leads us, on this Consecration Sunday, in a discussion about another parable, the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl. Why does Jesus talk in such cloaked language? Why all these parables? Just spit it out, Jesus! And how many images do we need of God’s Kingdom anyway? As we zero…
Sharing Our Story Stewardship Series: Week 2 This Sunday, Pastor Jayde discusses the Parable of the Talents and stewardship as they relate to us in these modern times. How can we overcome our fears and trust in God to help us as we put our gifts to work to take care of others and do good in His name? Tune…
Sharing Our StoryStewarship Series Week 1 Do good. Be rich in good works. Be generous and ready to share.I Timothy 6:18 NRSV Over the years, Lake Oswego United Methodist Church has taken on many challenges so we could grow in faith and ministry—such as when a small congregation bought land on South Shore Blvd. in 1959, then somehow found the…
Bounty: A Stewardship Series: Week 3 Pastor Michelle continues her stewarship series with a partner, Cecil Denney, in a dialogical sermon. Read Matthew 6: 19-21 and Malachi 3:10 and consider the questions below in preparation for the sermon, “When You Run out of Room… (in your heart and more!)” Questions for Reflection (in the sermon and beyond) Talk about the…
Bounty: A Stewardship Series Week 2 This Sunday Peter Jurney took to the pulpit for a continuation of Bounty: A Stewardship Series. Peter’s sermon, “Got Grace?” focused on the readings Ephesians 2:8-9 and I Timothy 6:17-19. Please read the scriptures in preparation for Peter’s message.
Bounty: A Stewardship Series Week 1 Pastor Michelle kicked off her sermon series “Bounty: A Stewardship Series” with “Week 1: When You Come Upon a Giant(s)…” Be sure to read Numbers 13 and consider the questions below in preparation for the message. Questions for Reflection: What/who are the giants in your life (not the welcome kind). What makes them so?…
