Can We (Really) Talk? Having Authentic Conversations Connecting on the surface is easy: “How are you? Did you see the game? Man, it’s been hot, hasn’t it?” But, because Christ invites us to be an authentic community, we have to be willing to engage in real talk and conflict resolution. But, we can trust the work of God’s Spirit in…
How to Build an Authentic Community There are all kinds of gatherings, organizations, and groups to which we belong. But what marks authentic Christian community? How do we build the kind of community that is transformative for those who are in it, and for the common good of all? Read Romans 12:3-21 in preparation for this Sunday’s sermon, “How to…
What’s the Plan? Luke 12:13-21 is a slightly less well-known story, and a parable about the futility of planning for our own future. Does Jesus really want us to never think about the future, or to save some of our resources for tomorrow? Read Luke 12:13-21 in preparation for this Sunday’s sermon, “What’s the Plan?” Join us at 9:30 on…
How Should We Pray? Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray, and we’ve been praying those familiar words in the 20 centuries since. But there’s more in this passage, and some interesting questions about the nature and purpose of prayer. Read Luke 11:1-13 in preparation for this Sunday’s sermon, “How Should We Pray?” Join us at 9:30 on Sunday…
What Should We Do? During the month of July, we’ll explore some questions raised by familiar stories from Luke’s Gospel. I’m looking forward to worshiping with you, friends! ~Pastor Clay Read Luke 10:25-37 in preparation for this Sunday’s sermon, “What Should We Do?” The story of the Good Samaritan asks us to reconsider what faithfulness looks like. What does it…
A Moveable Feast This Sunday we welcome Pastor Clay to LOUMC in a big way! We are excited to show him all that we have to offer here at LOUMC! We will begin worship in the Fellowship Hall, at 9:30am, with music by the Praise Band and special music (by Camden Cook) followed by an interview of Pastor Clay. Then,…
The Right Person at the Right Time The Apostle Paul reminds the church in Corinth that God bestows gifts of all types to Christians. This Sunday, Bob Pearson will tell us of several of those persons who have used not only spiritual gifts of God (wisdom, prophesy, etc.) but also their physical gifts (learning, skills, and experience) to accomplish great…
The Grace in Silence Join us this Sunday at 9:30am as our Deacon, Danna Drum, shares her message, “The Grace in Silence,” with us. Read 1 Kings 19: 1-15a in preparation for this week’s sermon. You can download the bulletin from the latest QuickNews.
Decked Out In LoveA Pastor Remembers, Encourages and CelebratesDear Church Series: Week 2 Join us this Sunday at 9:30am as Pastor Michelle finishes her Dear Church series and preaches her last sermon at LOUMC. Read Colossians 3: 12-17 in preparation for this week’s sermon. You can download the bulletin from our latest QuickNews here.
Pentecost Join us this Sunday at 9:30am, as Pastor Jayde preaches her last sermon at LOUMC. We will be celebrating Pentecost and Holy Communion as well as the final days of our two wonderful pastors, Jayde and Michelle, and our Music Director, Gary Young. Read Acts 2:1-21: Many Voices, in preparation for this week’s sermon. You can download the bulletin from our…
“Fan the Flame” – Dear Church Series Week 1 Join us this Sunday at 9:00 as Pastor Michelle begins her two-part sermon series, “Dear Church.” Read I Timothy 1: 1-7, 14 and 2:15 for this week’s sermon, “Fan the Flame.” The series will continue on Sunday, June 12 with “Decked Out in Love.” You can download the bulletins from the latest…
Confirmation Sunday Join us this Sunday at 9:00 as we celebrate Confirmation Sunday! Two of our students will be baptized and 10 will be confirmed! Read 1 Timothy 4: 1-16 in preparation for worship! You can download the bulletins from the latest QuickNews.
