SABRINA
Recently one morning, while staying at the hospital with my daddy, I went to the cafeteria to get some breakfast. I was concerned, tired, and not in the best frame of mind. As I am standing trying to decide what I might want to eat, I hear someone whistling the children's tune “This is the Day that the Lord Has Made.” I looked around to see where it was coming from. It was from a gentleman standing at the drink machine. I went to him and told him that I wanted him to know he had helped to begin and put my day in perspective with his song. I thanked him and went on up to pay for my meal…at which time I find it has been paid for.
The kind gentleman, who I did not and still do not know…made a huge difference and impact both on my day…and my life…A small kindness with a forever impact. He was truly being the voice, hands, and feet of Jesus that morning. It reminds me of the verse I so love in Genesis
12:1-3 where God reminds Abraham “you have been blessed to be a blessing.” I have been blessed…now it is my turn to be a blessing. I know, first hand, the world would be a much different place at sunset this evening if we chose to be a blessing to just one person today…and to do it to someone to whom we do not know. I think I will try it. Won't you join me? Have a BLESSED day and BE a blessing!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
BOB RAMBO
Recently my wife Susie and I went to see The Help - the movie about well-to-do white women in the 1960s and the black women who worked as their maids. In particular, the movie focuses on the relationship between a young white woman who wants to be a writer and the black maid who tells her what life is like from the maid's point of view.
These two women RISK a lot - because in those dark days from our past, such interaction between races was NOT ACCEPTABLE, even ILLEGAL. But as they open up to each other, they forge a relationship that TRANSFORMS both of them.
Something like this happens when we welcome God into our lives. God is constantly reaching out to us - and when we open up our lives and invite God to come in - we begin to experience a relationship with God.
The Apostle Paul wrote If anyone is in Christ, they become a new person. The old passes away and they become new.
Today, may you experience God's presence that can transform us and make us “new”.
Have a great day!
Recently my wife Susie and I went to see The Help - the movie about well-to-do white women in the 1960s and the black women who worked as their maids. In particular, the movie focuses on the relationship between a young white woman who wants to be a writer and the black maid who tells her what life is like from the maid's point of view.
These two women RISK a lot - because in those dark days from our past, such interaction between races was NOT ACCEPTABLE, even ILLEGAL. But as they open up to each other, they forge a relationship that TRANSFORMS both of them.
Something like this happens when we welcome God into our lives. God is constantly reaching out to us - and when we open up our lives and invite God to come in - we begin to experience a relationship with God.
The Apostle Paul wrote If anyone is in Christ, they become a new person. The old passes away and they become new.
Today, may you experience God's presence that can transform us and make us “new”.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wesley
Good Morning!
I am Wesley Pepper the Pastor of Mission and Evangelism at Central UMC. Today I would like to tell you about a wonderful program that we have at Central designed to help people over come addiction.
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered and Bible-based 12-Step Recovery Program. The purpose is to focus on God's healing power through fellowship with others.
By working the 12 Steps and the 8 Beatitude Principles, groups open up, share experiences, and explore hope. In this way, we become willing to accept God's grace in solving our problems.
Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday night at 6pm at Central UMC. It is our sincere wish that you would come and share in this community of healing.
If you have any questions about Celebrate Recovery please contact the church office at
601-693-1521.
Good Morning!
I am Wesley Pepper the Pastor of Mission and Evangelism at Central UMC. Today I would like to tell you about a wonderful program that we have at Central designed to help people over come addiction.
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered and Bible-based 12-Step Recovery Program. The purpose is to focus on God's healing power through fellowship with others.
By working the 12 Steps and the 8 Beatitude Principles, groups open up, share experiences, and explore hope. In this way, we become willing to accept God's grace in solving our problems.
Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday night at 6pm at Central UMC. It is our sincere wish that you would come and share in this community of healing.
If you have any questions about Celebrate Recovery please contact the church office at
601-693-1521.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
JIM WALL
Good Morning!
Playing the game of life to the fullest requires taking a risk. Without risk, life has little emotion, little that can be counted as exhilaration or fulfillment.
To laugh is to risk appearing the fool.
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.
To reach out for another is to risk involvement.
To expose feelings is to risk exposing one's true self.
To place ideas and dreams before a crowd is to risk ridicule.
To love is to risk not being loved in return.
To hope is to risk despair.
To try is to risk failure.
And yet, the person who risks nothing…does nothing, has nothing, and ultimately does nothing.
It was a risk for Peter to get out of the boat and walk on the water to Jesus. Do you need to take a risk?
Good Morning!
Playing the game of life to the fullest requires taking a risk. Without risk, life has little emotion, little that can be counted as exhilaration or fulfillment.
To laugh is to risk appearing the fool.
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.
To reach out for another is to risk involvement.
To expose feelings is to risk exposing one's true self.
To place ideas and dreams before a crowd is to risk ridicule.
To love is to risk not being loved in return.
To hope is to risk despair.
To try is to risk failure.
And yet, the person who risks nothing…does nothing, has nothing, and ultimately does nothing.
It was a risk for Peter to get out of the boat and walk on the water to Jesus. Do you need to take a risk?
Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
GLENDA
Good Morning:
Are you one of those people who have multiple personalities? By that I mean, are you one person around your family, but an entirely different person with your co-workers, your friends or even perfect strangers?
I'm afraid there are a lot of us who are guilty of this. St. Frances of Assisi once said this: “Who you are before God is who you are and nothing else.”
So, it doesn't really matter who you are before your family, your friends, your co-workers or even strangers. What matters is what God sees in you. What kind of person would you be standing before God? Just something to think about! Let's try harder to be that person with everyone we meet. Have a wonderful day!
Good Morning:
Are you one of those people who have multiple personalities? By that I mean, are you one person around your family, but an entirely different person with your co-workers, your friends or even perfect strangers?
I'm afraid there are a lot of us who are guilty of this. St. Frances of Assisi once said this: “Who you are before God is who you are and nothing else.”
So, it doesn't really matter who you are before your family, your friends, your co-workers or even strangers. What matters is what God sees in you. What kind of person would you be standing before God? Just something to think about! Let's try harder to be that person with everyone we meet. Have a wonderful day!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
JIM CAIN
Good Morning!
The other day when I was driving home from work listening to the news, a report came on about a mail carrier delivering mail on his route when a small, but loud barking dog proceeded to rush at him with visions of a leg sandwich. Before he knew it, the mail man had scooped the dog up by his back leg and threw him over a short fence into his owner's back yard. Of course, the focus of the story was the lawsuit filed by the dog's owner for abuse.
Now I don't condone cruelty of any kind; animal or human, but I do see an interesting application to this story.
The devil has a lot of believers running scared as he barks and snarls out his threats when the Word plainly states that when we resist him, he will flee. The word flee means to “run in terror.” Why not start the weekend off right by putting the devil on the run today!
Good Morning!
The other day when I was driving home from work listening to the news, a report came on about a mail carrier delivering mail on his route when a small, but loud barking dog proceeded to rush at him with visions of a leg sandwich. Before he knew it, the mail man had scooped the dog up by his back leg and threw him over a short fence into his owner's back yard. Of course, the focus of the story was the lawsuit filed by the dog's owner for abuse.
Now I don't condone cruelty of any kind; animal or human, but I do see an interesting application to this story.
The devil has a lot of believers running scared as he barks and snarls out his threats when the Word plainly states that when we resist him, he will flee. The word flee means to “run in terror.” Why not start the weekend off right by putting the devil on the run today!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
BOB PEDEN
This is Bob Peden of Central United Methodist Church. This morning, let's think about what being a Christian means that you do. For yes if you believe and trust in Jesus Christ there are some actions that naturally follow. In 60 seconds or less - First, do what Jesus did. Treat people the way Jesus treated them. Connect to God like Jesus did. Live like Jesus lived. Walk in his steps.
Second, don't do what Jesus did not do. Get the things out of your life that are not like Jesus. Eliminate wrong relationships, damaging attitudes, and hurtful actions. If Jesus would not be that way, don't do it.
Third, tell everyone about Jesus. Share the story of what God has done thru Jesus. Tell how he has changed your life. Invite them into a relationship with him.
That's it. That's my list. We make a series of choices everyday based on the relationship we have with Jesus. Will you follow Jesus today?
This is Bob Peden of Central United Methodist Church. This morning, let's think about what being a Christian means that you do. For yes if you believe and trust in Jesus Christ there are some actions that naturally follow. In 60 seconds or less - First, do what Jesus did. Treat people the way Jesus treated them. Connect to God like Jesus did. Live like Jesus lived. Walk in his steps.
Second, don't do what Jesus did not do. Get the things out of your life that are not like Jesus. Eliminate wrong relationships, damaging attitudes, and hurtful actions. If Jesus would not be that way, don't do it.
Third, tell everyone about Jesus. Share the story of what God has done thru Jesus. Tell how he has changed your life. Invite them into a relationship with him.
That's it. That's my list. We make a series of choices everyday based on the relationship we have with Jesus. Will you follow Jesus today?
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
SABRINA
Tonight the first of six sessions of our Divorce Recovery Workshop begins. If you, or someone you know is recently separated or divorced, PLEASE come and join us at 6:00 p.m. at Central tonight. Even if you are currently receiving counseling, our divorce recovery group has local physicians, pastors, psychologists, attorneys, and counselors who help individualize the large group sessions. There is time for sharing and questions and answers. Following large group time together, participants break off into small groups…with those who find themselves on the same road, using the Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends, curriculum and workbook.
A children's workshop for children 1st - 8th grades is being held in conjunction with the adult workshop…helping children to cope with the changes a divorce now leaves upon the family. Local educators, Jack and Jane Massey, lead this time with children. It is not too late to sign up for the workshop. You may go to our church website at www.cumcmdn.org for more information or to sign up or register tonight between 5:30 and 6:00 at the church. Remember…no matter what your circumstance, God loves you, is with you, and surrounds you with people who care.
Tonight the first of six sessions of our Divorce Recovery Workshop begins. If you, or someone you know is recently separated or divorced, PLEASE come and join us at 6:00 p.m. at Central tonight. Even if you are currently receiving counseling, our divorce recovery group has local physicians, pastors, psychologists, attorneys, and counselors who help individualize the large group sessions. There is time for sharing and questions and answers. Following large group time together, participants break off into small groups…with those who find themselves on the same road, using the Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends, curriculum and workbook.
A children's workshop for children 1st - 8th grades is being held in conjunction with the adult workshop…helping children to cope with the changes a divorce now leaves upon the family. Local educators, Jack and Jane Massey, lead this time with children. It is not too late to sign up for the workshop. You may go to our church website at www.cumcmdn.org for more information or to sign up or register tonight between 5:30 and 6:00 at the church. Remember…no matter what your circumstance, God loves you, is with you, and surrounds you with people who care.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
BOB RAMBO
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church. There's a story about a woman who went out for the evening; she stayed later than she anticipated, and when she got ready to go home, it was dark and the streets were deserted. Then she discovered she had accidentally locked her keys in her car. But being a woman of faith, she PRAYED that God would send someone to help her.
In just a moment, a beat-up car passed by. A rough-looking guy got out of the car. The woman told him what had happened, and in 30 seconds, he had the car door open.
The woman was elated. She said Mister, you're an angel! The man said: Lady, I just got out of prison today after serving 2 years for auto theft. The woman looked up to heaven and says: Thank you, Jesus! You sent me a professional!
The Bible teaches that God hears and responds when we pray; and we are encouraged to pray. Our prayers may not always be answered as quickly as the woman in the story, or in exactly the way we hope. But God hears and responds when we pray.
Have a great day!
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church. There's a story about a woman who went out for the evening; she stayed later than she anticipated, and when she got ready to go home, it was dark and the streets were deserted. Then she discovered she had accidentally locked her keys in her car. But being a woman of faith, she PRAYED that God would send someone to help her.
In just a moment, a beat-up car passed by. A rough-looking guy got out of the car. The woman told him what had happened, and in 30 seconds, he had the car door open.
The woman was elated. She said Mister, you're an angel! The man said: Lady, I just got out of prison today after serving 2 years for auto theft. The woman looked up to heaven and says: Thank you, Jesus! You sent me a professional!
The Bible teaches that God hears and responds when we pray; and we are encouraged to pray. Our prayers may not always be answered as quickly as the woman in the story, or in exactly the way we hope. But God hears and responds when we pray.
Have a great day!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Wesley
Good Morning!
I am Wesley Pepper Pastor of Mission and Evangelism at Central UMC. I am reminded this day of a wonderful story from John Chapter 11 where Jesus does the impossible. It is true that in the past and present that miracles have often drawn people to Christianity.
In this story, Jesus raises his best friend, Lazarus, from the dead. However, there are two other events that occur in this Gospel Lesson that are equally as important.
In the midst of raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus instructs his companions at the graveside to roll the giant stone away that blocks the entrance of the tomb. Jesus could have performed another miracle to shatter the stone yet he chose to use the people who were present to help restore Lazarus.
I believe that God wants to use us to help bring miracles into the lives of those around us. Maybe today you will be a part of helping someone find their miracle.
Good Morning!
I am Wesley Pepper Pastor of Mission and Evangelism at Central UMC. I am reminded this day of a wonderful story from John Chapter 11 where Jesus does the impossible. It is true that in the past and present that miracles have often drawn people to Christianity.
In this story, Jesus raises his best friend, Lazarus, from the dead. However, there are two other events that occur in this Gospel Lesson that are equally as important.
In the midst of raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus instructs his companions at the graveside to roll the giant stone away that blocks the entrance of the tomb. Jesus could have performed another miracle to shatter the stone yet he chose to use the people who were present to help restore Lazarus.
I believe that God wants to use us to help bring miracles into the lives of those around us. Maybe today you will be a part of helping someone find their miracle.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
SABRINA
Good Morning!
Beginning September 21, Central United Methodist Church is once again offering our Annual Divorce Recovery Workshop for both adults and children,
If you find yourself at the end or a marriage or relationship that was entered into with excitement, dreams, and reverence, you may find that not only are your dreams shattered but your confidence also.
Separation and Divorce can be a time when the raw emotions of hurt, anger and guilt become the focus of each day. Statistics show that over 1 million children are affected by divorce each year. These children experience a tremendous loss of security and trust.
Divorce Recovery is a seven week program with offers counseling by local physicians, attorneys, and therapists, as well as support, fellowship and encouragement for those dealing with divorce or separation. A children's workshop for students 1st - 8th grade is also held in conjunction with the Adult Workshop. For more information, visit our website at www.cumcmdn.org or please phone me, Sabrina Williams, at 601-693-1521.
Good Morning!
Beginning September 21, Central United Methodist Church is once again offering our Annual Divorce Recovery Workshop for both adults and children,
If you find yourself at the end or a marriage or relationship that was entered into with excitement, dreams, and reverence, you may find that not only are your dreams shattered but your confidence also.
Separation and Divorce can be a time when the raw emotions of hurt, anger and guilt become the focus of each day. Statistics show that over 1 million children are affected by divorce each year. These children experience a tremendous loss of security and trust.
Divorce Recovery is a seven week program with offers counseling by local physicians, attorneys, and therapists, as well as support, fellowship and encouragement for those dealing with divorce or separation. A children's workshop for students 1st - 8th grade is also held in conjunction with the Adult Workshop. For more information, visit our website at www.cumcmdn.org or please phone me, Sabrina Williams, at 601-693-1521.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
BOB RAMBO
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church. For the past few weeks, we've watched as the stock market has gone up one day and down the next - either raising hopes OR sending people into depression.
As the market has surged and retreated, people have been left feeling vulnerable and at the mercy of forces beyond their control. Many people are anxious, uncertain about what the future holds. Some are even fearful.
This is a good time for us all to remember that our hope is not in our stocks and bonds. Our hope is not in our IRAs or our CDs. Our hope is in Jesus Christ, who came to show us in a real and tangible way how much God loves us. Jesus tells us that because God loves us so much, we can trust God whatever life may bring.
So today - no matter what the market does, God is with us. God has promised to be with us and to provide for our needs. So DO NOT BE AFRAID.
Have a great day!
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church. For the past few weeks, we've watched as the stock market has gone up one day and down the next - either raising hopes OR sending people into depression.
As the market has surged and retreated, people have been left feeling vulnerable and at the mercy of forces beyond their control. Many people are anxious, uncertain about what the future holds. Some are even fearful.
This is a good time for us all to remember that our hope is not in our stocks and bonds. Our hope is not in our IRAs or our CDs. Our hope is in Jesus Christ, who came to show us in a real and tangible way how much God loves us. Jesus tells us that because God loves us so much, we can trust God whatever life may bring.
So today - no matter what the market does, God is with us. God has promised to be with us and to provide for our needs. So DO NOT BE AFRAID.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
JIM CAIN
GOOD MORNING!
“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15
The Gospels record accounts of Jesus' healing 40 people during His ministry on earth. Of those 40 people, only 6 found their way to Jesus on their own. Friends or family brought the remaining 34 to Jesus.
Few people find Jesus on their own. God wants to use us to help others get to know Him. The best way to introduce people to Jesus is to let them see Jesus in us. Let our lives, actions, and our words reveal God's love and character. Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.” Let our lives make others want a taste of what we have.
GOOD MORNING!
“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15
The Gospels record accounts of Jesus' healing 40 people during His ministry on earth. Of those 40 people, only 6 found their way to Jesus on their own. Friends or family brought the remaining 34 to Jesus.
Few people find Jesus on their own. God wants to use us to help others get to know Him. The best way to introduce people to Jesus is to let them see Jesus in us. Let our lives, actions, and our words reveal God's love and character. Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.” Let our lives make others want a taste of what we have.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
JIM WALL
Good Morning!
Here's a question to consider: How do I maintain my faith in God when God feels so distant?
The answer: God is real, no matter how I feel.
Relationships are often tested by separation and silence. In my relationship with God, I don't always feel close to God. But, I always praise and worship God in spite of the pain, thanking God during trial, trusting God when tempted and loving God when he seems distant.
Philip Yancey states: Any relationship involves times of closeness and times and distance and in a relationship with God, no matter how intimate, the pendulum will swing from one side of the other.
God says, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.”
Hebrews 13:5
Good Morning!
Here's a question to consider: How do I maintain my faith in God when God feels so distant?
The answer: God is real, no matter how I feel.
Relationships are often tested by separation and silence. In my relationship with God, I don't always feel close to God. But, I always praise and worship God in spite of the pain, thanking God during trial, trusting God when tempted and loving God when he seems distant.
Philip Yancey states: Any relationship involves times of closeness and times and distance and in a relationship with God, no matter how intimate, the pendulum will swing from one side of the other.
God says, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.”
Hebrews 13:5
Monday, September 12, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
BOB PEDEN
For centuries, scholars and artists have tried to concoct some type of picture of Jesus. Long hair. Short hair. Blue eyes. Brown eyes. Green eyes. Tall. Tan. Light skinned. Muscular. Skinny. Beard. Mustache. So, what does Jesus really look like?
To Zacchaeus, Jesus looks like salvation.
To the adulterous lady, Jesus looks like mercy.
To the 5,000 people, Jesus looks like generosity.
To the woman who was living with a guy who wouldn't marry her, Jesus looks like hope. To the murdering thugs, Jesus looks like forgiveness.
For many in our world, the only glimpse of Jesus' face is ours. What do they see? Hope? Mercy? Generosity? Love? Acceptance? Kindness?
This is Bob Peden of Central United Methodist Church. Being the face of Jesus is no easy task. It may mean rejection and disappointment. However, the permanent change will give eternal hope to those who become the face of Jesus.
For centuries, scholars and artists have tried to concoct some type of picture of Jesus. Long hair. Short hair. Blue eyes. Brown eyes. Green eyes. Tall. Tan. Light skinned. Muscular. Skinny. Beard. Mustache. So, what does Jesus really look like?
To Zacchaeus, Jesus looks like salvation.
To the adulterous lady, Jesus looks like mercy.
To the 5,000 people, Jesus looks like generosity.
To the woman who was living with a guy who wouldn't marry her, Jesus looks like hope. To the murdering thugs, Jesus looks like forgiveness.
For many in our world, the only glimpse of Jesus' face is ours. What do they see? Hope? Mercy? Generosity? Love? Acceptance? Kindness?
This is Bob Peden of Central United Methodist Church. Being the face of Jesus is no easy task. It may mean rejection and disappointment. However, the permanent change will give eternal hope to those who become the face of Jesus.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
BOB RAMBO
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
This Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D. C. Many of us can remember where we were when we became aware that something terrible was taking place. I was leaving my house when the news first began to break of a plane crashing into the World Trade Center. We would soon learn that four domestic airliners were being hijacked and used by terrorists as guided missiles to strike the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Over 3000 people died in those attacks.
Since that day, our nation has been at war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Though there has not been another successful attack on American soil, there have been numerous attempts.
This Sunday at Central, we'll remember September 11th and as part of our current sermon series, we'll wrestle with the question of evil and why bad things happen to good people.
If you don't have a place to worship, I invite you to join us this week at Central - where everyone is welcome.
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
This Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D. C. Many of us can remember where we were when we became aware that something terrible was taking place. I was leaving my house when the news first began to break of a plane crashing into the World Trade Center. We would soon learn that four domestic airliners were being hijacked and used by terrorists as guided missiles to strike the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Over 3000 people died in those attacks.
Since that day, our nation has been at war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Though there has not been another successful attack on American soil, there have been numerous attempts.
This Sunday at Central, we'll remember September 11th and as part of our current sermon series, we'll wrestle with the question of evil and why bad things happen to good people.
If you don't have a place to worship, I invite you to join us this week at Central - where everyone is welcome.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
GLENDA
Good Morning:
When we read about the children of Israel and their journeys through the wilderness for forty years, we see how God provided wonderful miracles for them, feeding them daily with manna, guiding them by a pillar of fire by night and a cloud by day, parting the Red Sea. How is it then, that they became so very hard hearted towards Him? Over time, I think those miracles just became commonplace and they began to take them for granted.
We aren't so different from the Israelites. God has blessed us in so many ways and we don't recognize what all he does for us.
Today, count your blessings. Remember that all the good things in your life are gifts from God and thank Him for them. Have a wonderful day.
Good Morning:
When we read about the children of Israel and their journeys through the wilderness for forty years, we see how God provided wonderful miracles for them, feeding them daily with manna, guiding them by a pillar of fire by night and a cloud by day, parting the Red Sea. How is it then, that they became so very hard hearted towards Him? Over time, I think those miracles just became commonplace and they began to take them for granted.
We aren't so different from the Israelites. God has blessed us in so many ways and we don't recognize what all he does for us.
Today, count your blessings. Remember that all the good things in your life are gifts from God and thank Him for them. Have a wonderful day.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
SABRINA
If your life has recently been shattered by the loss of a loved one, you may feel that you will never again experience joy. Beginning Wednesday, September 14th, Central United Methodist Church will offer Grief Share, a Christ-centered support program for those who have lost loved ones through death. This 13 week course contains three components: Each week there is a video, followed by group discussion. There is also a time of personal study and reflection that takes place throughout the week, between meetings. During this time you will have the opportunity to examine questions about death, dying, mortality and the day to day coping of losing your loved one.
There is no right or wrong way to grieve. It is different for each of us. What we do know is that there is a God who loves each of us and there are people God has placed in our lives to walk this road of grief with us.
For more information, please visit our website at www.centralunitedmethodistchurch.org or phone me, Sabrina Williams, at
601-693-1521.
If your life has recently been shattered by the loss of a loved one, you may feel that you will never again experience joy. Beginning Wednesday, September 14th, Central United Methodist Church will offer Grief Share, a Christ-centered support program for those who have lost loved ones through death. This 13 week course contains three components: Each week there is a video, followed by group discussion. There is also a time of personal study and reflection that takes place throughout the week, between meetings. During this time you will have the opportunity to examine questions about death, dying, mortality and the day to day coping of losing your loved one.
There is no right or wrong way to grieve. It is different for each of us. What we do know is that there is a God who loves each of us and there are people God has placed in our lives to walk this road of grief with us.
For more information, please visit our website at www.centralunitedmethodistchurch.org or phone me, Sabrina Williams, at
601-693-1521.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
JIM WALL
Good Morning!
Becoming a Christian is so simple. All we have to do is believe that Jesus is God's son then claim Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior. When we become a Christian, a follower of the one true God, we are sealed with God's promise of eternal life. Nothing we have done in the past can prevent us from becoming a Christian.
Once we are Christians, God's Holy Spirit lives in our hearts, giving us a new perspective on life. As Christians, absolutely nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. In Romans 8, we read Paul's comforting, reassuring words, “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created things shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Good Morning!
Becoming a Christian is so simple. All we have to do is believe that Jesus is God's son then claim Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior. When we become a Christian, a follower of the one true God, we are sealed with God's promise of eternal life. Nothing we have done in the past can prevent us from becoming a Christian.
Once we are Christians, God's Holy Spirit lives in our hearts, giving us a new perspective on life. As Christians, absolutely nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. In Romans 8, we read Paul's comforting, reassuring words, “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created things shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Monday, September 5, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
JIM CAIN
GOOD MORNING and Happy Labor Day!
“Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?” 2 Corinthians 6:14
Back in the time when Scripture was being recorded, farmers would yolk together a team of oxen to plow a field. If one ox was stronger than the other, it would pull the plow off in the wrong direction. In order to keep the plow straight a farmer had to pair together oxen of equal strength.
If we get paired with the wrong person, we can get pulled off track too. Whether it be in our work or our personal relationships, it is important that we be sure to yolk ourselves with friends of like faith and convictions.
GOOD MORNING and Happy Labor Day!
“Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?” 2 Corinthians 6:14
Back in the time when Scripture was being recorded, farmers would yolk together a team of oxen to plow a field. If one ox was stronger than the other, it would pull the plow off in the wrong direction. In order to keep the plow straight a farmer had to pair together oxen of equal strength.
If we get paired with the wrong person, we can get pulled off track too. Whether it be in our work or our personal relationships, it is important that we be sure to yolk ourselves with friends of like faith and convictions.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
BOB PEDEN
James told early followers of Jesus that they lacked many things in their spiritual walk with the Lord because they did not ask for them (James 3:1-3). So often we fail to have the blessing of the Holy Spirit in our lives because we don't ask for the Spirit. God longs for us to request the Spirit's presence and power, but the Father is not going to force the Spirit's influence into our lives. He wants us to request the Spirit and to submit to the Spirit's leading and direction in our lives. [Jesus said] "If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
This is Bob Peden of Central United Methodist Church, I encourage you to ask for the gift of the Holy Spirit today and each day. As you face the challenges of temptation, deal with grief and loss, face challenges that are overwhelming to you, you need the power and presence of the Spirit in your life. May your life be filled with the Holy Spirit and may he show you how to use his blessing and his guidance.
James told early followers of Jesus that they lacked many things in their spiritual walk with the Lord because they did not ask for them (James 3:1-3). So often we fail to have the blessing of the Holy Spirit in our lives because we don't ask for the Spirit. God longs for us to request the Spirit's presence and power, but the Father is not going to force the Spirit's influence into our lives. He wants us to request the Spirit and to submit to the Spirit's leading and direction in our lives. [Jesus said] "If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
This is Bob Peden of Central United Methodist Church, I encourage you to ask for the gift of the Holy Spirit today and each day. As you face the challenges of temptation, deal with grief and loss, face challenges that are overwhelming to you, you need the power and presence of the Spirit in your life. May your life be filled with the Holy Spirit and may he show you how to use his blessing and his guidance.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
JIM CAIN
GOOD MORNING!
“Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel,
“I am the LORD your God, who teaches you to profit, Who leads you in the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17
A 23 year old trash collector in Massachusetts was working on his route when he noticed a Wendy's contest cup sitting on top of a pile of trash. The previous week he had won a chicken sandwich, so he thought he would give it another shot. Upon peeling back the contest game piece he was amazed to read, “Congratulations. You have won $ 200,000.00.”
“Man!” he thought, “That's not a bad week at the office!”
In His word God has given us promises far bigger than anything a Wendy's cup has to offer. Don't leave your opportunities unopened. Spend a few minutes every day reading God's word to find all the great things He has in store for you!
GOOD MORNING!
“Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel,
“I am the LORD your God, who teaches you to profit, Who leads you in the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17
A 23 year old trash collector in Massachusetts was working on his route when he noticed a Wendy's contest cup sitting on top of a pile of trash. The previous week he had won a chicken sandwich, so he thought he would give it another shot. Upon peeling back the contest game piece he was amazed to read, “Congratulations. You have won $ 200,000.00.”
“Man!” he thought, “That's not a bad week at the office!”
In His word God has given us promises far bigger than anything a Wendy's cup has to offer. Don't leave your opportunities unopened. Spend a few minutes every day reading God's word to find all the great things He has in store for you!
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