GLENDA
Good Morning:
Peter once came to Jesus and asked how many times we should forgive someone who had sinned against us. Peter thought 7 times 7 was a good number, but Jesus said “No, 70 times 7” meaning that we shouldn't even keep track of the number of times we forgive others.
Have you ever really listened to the words in the Lord’s Prayer about forgiveness? It says “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive others.” How do you forgive? Would you be willing to ask God to forgive you in the same way? Makes you stop and think, doesn't it? So, let's be more generous in our forgiving, okay? When it's hard to forgive someone, try saying a prayer for that person. That could start you on your way to total forgiveness. Have a wonderful day!
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Monday, February 8, 2016
Monday, February 8, 2016
JONATHAN
Hi, I’m Jonathan Crabtree, Pastor for Student Ministry at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Meridian. Once upon a time, I tried my luck at gardening. I wanted to plant something, watch it grow, and enjoy the fruit of my labor. I took the necessary steps in preparing the soil, planted a few plants, and then tried to figure out how to use a tomato cage. After a week or so, I noticed some growth in the tomato plants but the cage just didn’t look right. A neighbor wandered by the garden and told me that the cage was upside down. After that, the plant had a more firm and secure growing cage around it. It was growing but not to its full potential because of the cage.
I think life is like that sometimes. We try a new hobby, or perhaps a new healthy habit, and we see some results but not like we could if we have some help from an experienced friend. Has your New Year’s resolution gone to the wayside? If so, look for help. Ask an experienced friend to help you. Have someone walk alongside you as you attempt something new this year. If it’s a spiritual habit, ask God for help.
Hi, I’m Jonathan Crabtree, Pastor for Student Ministry at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Meridian. Once upon a time, I tried my luck at gardening. I wanted to plant something, watch it grow, and enjoy the fruit of my labor. I took the necessary steps in preparing the soil, planted a few plants, and then tried to figure out how to use a tomato cage. After a week or so, I noticed some growth in the tomato plants but the cage just didn’t look right. A neighbor wandered by the garden and told me that the cage was upside down. After that, the plant had a more firm and secure growing cage around it. It was growing but not to its full potential because of the cage.
I think life is like that sometimes. We try a new hobby, or perhaps a new healthy habit, and we see some results but not like we could if we have some help from an experienced friend. Has your New Year’s resolution gone to the wayside? If so, look for help. Ask an experienced friend to help you. Have someone walk alongside you as you attempt something new this year. If it’s a spiritual habit, ask God for help.
Friday, February 5, 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016
BOB
Good morning. This is Bob Peden of Central a United Methodist Community
here in Meridian.
We live in a hard world. Wars, natural disasters, murder, disease, crime, death,
loss of possessions, destruction, fear, anxiety, and grief.
It is a world full of uncertainty and evil. How do you survive? How do you
protect yourself, your family, and your possessions? Is there anything you can
count on?
And I can tell you as a Christian that Jesus has overcome the world. He has won
the war. Satan=s greatest weapon is death, and Jesus beat it. Jesus let himself be
crucified on a cross. Then God raised him from the dead.
As a Christian, I believe that Jesus has enabled me to overcome this world also. I
let God know about my worries, and he gives me a peace that I cannot even
adequately explain. All that I possess is from God, and he will see that all of my
needs are met. God is good - all the time.
Good morning. This is Bob Peden of Central a United Methodist Community
here in Meridian.
We live in a hard world. Wars, natural disasters, murder, disease, crime, death,
loss of possessions, destruction, fear, anxiety, and grief.
It is a world full of uncertainty and evil. How do you survive? How do you
protect yourself, your family, and your possessions? Is there anything you can
count on?
And I can tell you as a Christian that Jesus has overcome the world. He has won
the war. Satan=s greatest weapon is death, and Jesus beat it. Jesus let himself be
crucified on a cross. Then God raised him from the dead.
As a Christian, I believe that Jesus has enabled me to overcome this world also. I
let God know about my worries, and he gives me a peace that I cannot even
adequately explain. All that I possess is from God, and he will see that all of my
needs are met. God is good - all the time.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Thursday, February 4, 2016
KRISTINA
Good morning! My name is Kristina Crabtree and I am the Minister of Spiritual
Formation at Central United Methodist Church. Beloved, this is not a word you
hear too often but is one of the most inspiring words to me. It is the very word
God the Father speaks to his Son. Listen to this account in Matt. 3:16-17, “And
when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the
heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a
dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the
Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”
These verses are at the central meaning of being a child of God. You are a
beloved child of God, let that sink in, you are a beloved son or daughter of the
Most High God. I don’t know about you but that will change a person. When you
have an intimate encounter with God as Jesus did, you encounter others much
deeper. You will see other people as beloved children of God. Do you know you
are beloved by God? I hope so! If not, know you are beloved by God. Have a
great day!
Good morning! My name is Kristina Crabtree and I am the Minister of Spiritual
Formation at Central United Methodist Church. Beloved, this is not a word you
hear too often but is one of the most inspiring words to me. It is the very word
God the Father speaks to his Son. Listen to this account in Matt. 3:16-17, “And
when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the
heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a
dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the
Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”
These verses are at the central meaning of being a child of God. You are a
beloved child of God, let that sink in, you are a beloved son or daughter of the
Most High God. I don’t know about you but that will change a person. When you
have an intimate encounter with God as Jesus did, you encounter others much
deeper. You will see other people as beloved children of God. Do you know you
are beloved by God? I hope so! If not, know you are beloved by God. Have a
great day!
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
JONATHAN
Hi, I’m Jonathan Crabtree, Pastor for Student Ministry at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Meridian. I believe music is a global language. Tonight, Meridian has a chance to hear some of the most wonderful music from the other side of the world. The African Children’s Choir will be in concert this evening at 6 o’clock PM in our Fellowship Hall. Admission is free and seating is first-come, first-serve; however we will collect a love offering for them. The choir is composed of children all across the continent of Africa, and many of these children have lost one or more parents to poverty-related diseases.
I invite you to come hear the wonderful music from this choir. Again, the concert begins at 6:00 PM; admission is free; seating is first-come, first-serve basis. Don’t miss this opportunity to worship with us, this evening!
Hi, I’m Jonathan Crabtree, Pastor for Student Ministry at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Meridian. I believe music is a global language. Tonight, Meridian has a chance to hear some of the most wonderful music from the other side of the world. The African Children’s Choir will be in concert this evening at 6 o’clock PM in our Fellowship Hall. Admission is free and seating is first-come, first-serve; however we will collect a love offering for them. The choir is composed of children all across the continent of Africa, and many of these children have lost one or more parents to poverty-related diseases.
I invite you to come hear the wonderful music from this choir. Again, the concert begins at 6:00 PM; admission is free; seating is first-come, first-serve basis. Don’t miss this opportunity to worship with us, this evening!
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
JOHN
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. There was a time in my life when I felt that I was not a very good follower of Jesus. I felt that way because I had so many questions, and good people told me that God didn’t like to be bothered with questions and I should just have faith and keep my mouth shut.
However, as I begin to study for myself the great characters of the bible, one trait that all of them shared was a sense that God was not too big for their problems. Abraham, Moses, Elijah, and Job all asked God questions in the most difficult situations of life and all of them were pillars of our faith.
You may be one that at this very moment are filled with questions about life and why things are the way they are. Maybe you don’t even want an answer, you just want to vent. I assure you today, that God is big enough for your questions, and he is big enough for you to vent to and he doesn’t mind you asking anything of him.
If you have questions, we would love to have you visit us at Central. Come and connect with God and others at Central.
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. There was a time in my life when I felt that I was not a very good follower of Jesus. I felt that way because I had so many questions, and good people told me that God didn’t like to be bothered with questions and I should just have faith and keep my mouth shut.
However, as I begin to study for myself the great characters of the bible, one trait that all of them shared was a sense that God was not too big for their problems. Abraham, Moses, Elijah, and Job all asked God questions in the most difficult situations of life and all of them were pillars of our faith.
You may be one that at this very moment are filled with questions about life and why things are the way they are. Maybe you don’t even want an answer, you just want to vent. I assure you today, that God is big enough for your questions, and he is big enough for you to vent to and he doesn’t mind you asking anything of him.
If you have questions, we would love to have you visit us at Central. Come and connect with God and others at Central.
Monday, February 1, 2016
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