JOHN
Good Morning! I’m John Branning, Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. How many of you have heard the term, “implied tasks”? In the military implied tasks are those tasks that a Soldier, Marine, Sailor, or Airman must accomplish so that they mission can be successful. Implied tasks are neither in manuals or written orders; instead, the individual is just supposed to know what is to be done.
If the kingdom is going to grow and more people follow the way of Jesus, then there are things we must do without being constantly told or constantly reminded to do. We are supposed to live the life of a follower that is positive, encouraging, and inviting to all people. We are always supposed to be looking at the world through spiritual lenses, able to see the good in others and the opportunities that are around us to introduce people to Jesus. You are to be confident, approachable and full of grace that is shown in times of adversity and in times of calm. No one should have to remind us of this, because we are followers of Jesus, and we know what must be done.
Friday, April 29, 2016
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Thursday, April 28, 2016
DENNIS
Good morning everyone. I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church. I do not know about you, but it is very disheartening when I turn on the news only to hear about someone hurting someone else. We have become overwhelmed with reports of murders and assaults. We hear troubling news of the war raging on overseas and the massive loss of life.
It doesn’t take a spiritual person to realize that humans have a sin problem. The bible tells us that humanity has a real enemy who influences us and his intent is to kill, steal, and destroy. So, what can we do? Are we all doomed to this horrible fate? The answer is no! We have a Savior who will deliver us from the Evil one. Once we accept Jesus, he wants us to live in opposition to all of the violence in the world. He said that he wants his disciples to love one another. He said this love will be so radical that this is how the world will know that we are his disciples.
Do you have peace and freedom in your life? Do you know the real love of God? I invite you to Central where we are spreading the love of God that is in complete opposition to this world of hate. Have a blessed day.
Good morning everyone. I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church. I do not know about you, but it is very disheartening when I turn on the news only to hear about someone hurting someone else. We have become overwhelmed with reports of murders and assaults. We hear troubling news of the war raging on overseas and the massive loss of life.
It doesn’t take a spiritual person to realize that humans have a sin problem. The bible tells us that humanity has a real enemy who influences us and his intent is to kill, steal, and destroy. So, what can we do? Are we all doomed to this horrible fate? The answer is no! We have a Savior who will deliver us from the Evil one. Once we accept Jesus, he wants us to live in opposition to all of the violence in the world. He said that he wants his disciples to love one another. He said this love will be so radical that this is how the world will know that we are his disciples.
Do you have peace and freedom in your life? Do you know the real love of God? I invite you to Central where we are spreading the love of God that is in complete opposition to this world of hate. Have a blessed day.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
SABRINA
Have you gotten to the point that you feel you can’t continue? Sometimes this is
because of legitimate, strenuous tasks, but more often than not, it happens when
we try and handle life’s responsibilities in our own strength. We keep working
and pushing - feeling that if WE fail, everything will fall apart. We trust
ourselves for success rather than God.
One of my favorite Christian groups is Selah. They have a song and the words
go like this:
“When the valley is deep
When the mountain is steep
When the body is weary
When we stumble and fall
When the choices are hard
When we're battered and scarred
When we've spent our resources
When we've given our all
In Jesus' name, we press on
In Jesus' name, we press on”
We only need to turn to the one who can re-energize and give us strength. So this
morning, in Jesus’ name, be filled with His wisdom, His strength, and be
empowered for the day ahead! Press On!
Have you gotten to the point that you feel you can’t continue? Sometimes this is
because of legitimate, strenuous tasks, but more often than not, it happens when
we try and handle life’s responsibilities in our own strength. We keep working
and pushing - feeling that if WE fail, everything will fall apart. We trust
ourselves for success rather than God.
One of my favorite Christian groups is Selah. They have a song and the words
go like this:
“When the valley is deep
When the mountain is steep
When the body is weary
When we stumble and fall
When the choices are hard
When we're battered and scarred
When we've spent our resources
When we've given our all
In Jesus' name, we press on
In Jesus' name, we press on”
We only need to turn to the one who can re-energize and give us strength. So this
morning, in Jesus’ name, be filled with His wisdom, His strength, and be
empowered for the day ahead! Press On!
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
BOB
Good morning! This is Bob Peden of Central - A United Methodist Community
in downtown Meridian.
Our world is broken. Anger simmers beneath the pervasive hurt.
Hope is a dying ember quickly turning to ash for untold numbers of people.
Despair reigns in the hearts of people who feel pushed aside and left behind
because of their visible wounds and their perceived deficiencies.
Each broken heart needs the personal touch of Jesus. Each heart caught in the
grip of despair needs the touch of a friend who makes the loving touch of Jesus
real to them. Did you realize that you can be that friend who makes the loving
touch of Jesus real to someone who need his healing touch desperately?
As you move through this broken world, do not be looking for ways that the
world hurts you, rather, be looking for those other souls who need Jesus’ touch
in their lives. I promise you will be touched as well.
Good morning! This is Bob Peden of Central - A United Methodist Community
in downtown Meridian.
Our world is broken. Anger simmers beneath the pervasive hurt.
Hope is a dying ember quickly turning to ash for untold numbers of people.
Despair reigns in the hearts of people who feel pushed aside and left behind
because of their visible wounds and their perceived deficiencies.
Each broken heart needs the personal touch of Jesus. Each heart caught in the
grip of despair needs the touch of a friend who makes the loving touch of Jesus
real to them. Did you realize that you can be that friend who makes the loving
touch of Jesus real to someone who need his healing touch desperately?
As you move through this broken world, do not be looking for ways that the
world hurts you, rather, be looking for those other souls who need Jesus’ touch
in their lives. I promise you will be touched as well.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Monday, April 25, 2016
GLENDA
Good Morning! Did you know that one of the symbols Christians used back in Bible times was the fish? They used the drawing of a fish to identify one another without arousing suspicion. Sometimes they carved the fish symbol into the bottom of their shoe so it would make an imprint in the sand. Sometimes when they met someone they did not know was a Christian, they drew half the fish symbol in the sand. If the other person was a Christian, he knew to draw the other part.
Anyway, the Greek work for fish is ICTHUS. The first letter (I) is the first letter of Jesus in Greek, the second letter(C) is the first letter of Christ in Greek; the (th) stands for the first letter in God in Greek; the letter (S) is the first letter of Savior in Greek. So the word ICTHUS and the fish symbol stood as shorthand for: Jesus Christ, God's Son, our Savior. Isn't that neat?
So, now you know why you see a lot of fish symbols as stickers on cars or on jewelry. It is a sign of a Christian. Can people tell you are a Christian even without wearing a fish symbol? I hope so. Have a wonderful day!
Good Morning! Did you know that one of the symbols Christians used back in Bible times was the fish? They used the drawing of a fish to identify one another without arousing suspicion. Sometimes they carved the fish symbol into the bottom of their shoe so it would make an imprint in the sand. Sometimes when they met someone they did not know was a Christian, they drew half the fish symbol in the sand. If the other person was a Christian, he knew to draw the other part.
Anyway, the Greek work for fish is ICTHUS. The first letter (I) is the first letter of Jesus in Greek, the second letter(C) is the first letter of Christ in Greek; the (th) stands for the first letter in God in Greek; the letter (S) is the first letter of Savior in Greek. So the word ICTHUS and the fish symbol stood as shorthand for: Jesus Christ, God's Son, our Savior. Isn't that neat?
So, now you know why you see a lot of fish symbols as stickers on cars or on jewelry. It is a sign of a Christian. Can people tell you are a Christian even without wearing a fish symbol? I hope so. Have a wonderful day!
Friday, April 22, 2016
Friday, April 22, 2016
KRISTINA
Good Morning, I am Kristina Crabtree, Minister of Spiritual Formation at Central United Methodist Church. Happiness. It is a virtue, a like style that we all strive to have in our lives. I was reading an article the other day about researchers from Harvard doing a study on happiness. Over the last 75 years, the researchers from Harvard have been studying 724 men. They would track their life style, choices, state of their homes, and their health. Robert Waldeinger sums the results of 75 years of study by saying “It has nothing to do with fame or wealth or working harder.
The real lesson from these lives is: “Good relationships keep us happier and healthier.” Have you ever noticed in the creation story that God said 7 times that all creation was good, but did you notice Gen. 2:18 saying, “It is not good for man to be alone.” Relationships are what represent the very nature and personality of the triune God. That is why at Central we value saying life is better connected. So lets rekindle those relationships that are broken. We are created in the image of God to be in relationship. Have a great day!
Good Morning, I am Kristina Crabtree, Minister of Spiritual Formation at Central United Methodist Church. Happiness. It is a virtue, a like style that we all strive to have in our lives. I was reading an article the other day about researchers from Harvard doing a study on happiness. Over the last 75 years, the researchers from Harvard have been studying 724 men. They would track their life style, choices, state of their homes, and their health. Robert Waldeinger sums the results of 75 years of study by saying “It has nothing to do with fame or wealth or working harder.
The real lesson from these lives is: “Good relationships keep us happier and healthier.” Have you ever noticed in the creation story that God said 7 times that all creation was good, but did you notice Gen. 2:18 saying, “It is not good for man to be alone.” Relationships are what represent the very nature and personality of the triune God. That is why at Central we value saying life is better connected. So lets rekindle those relationships that are broken. We are created in the image of God to be in relationship. Have a great day!
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Thursday, April 21, 2016
DENNIS
Good morning everyone. I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church. Recently, I saw a video of a man sitting in a lawn chair in the middle of a big green pasture. The man also had a musical instrument with him. The video showed the man playing this instrument, and moments later, in the background, cattle started to appear. The longer he played, the more cattle appeared in the pasture. They kept coming closer and closer until they were surrounding his chair.
Jesus tells his opponents that those who follow him know his voice when he calls them. He said I am the Shepherd and they are my sheep. He also goes on to say that there are those who do not know his voice. Do you know your Shepherd’s voice? It is a fact that there are many voices calling out to you in this world. The question is, which one will you answer? It is also a fact that Jesus is the only one who can lead you to eternal life. You or someone you know may be lost and wandering without a shepherd. The good news is that Jesus is looking for you. I invite you to Central to come and hear the good news of your shepherd. God Bless.
Good morning everyone. I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church. Recently, I saw a video of a man sitting in a lawn chair in the middle of a big green pasture. The man also had a musical instrument with him. The video showed the man playing this instrument, and moments later, in the background, cattle started to appear. The longer he played, the more cattle appeared in the pasture. They kept coming closer and closer until they were surrounding his chair.
Jesus tells his opponents that those who follow him know his voice when he calls them. He said I am the Shepherd and they are my sheep. He also goes on to say that there are those who do not know his voice. Do you know your Shepherd’s voice? It is a fact that there are many voices calling out to you in this world. The question is, which one will you answer? It is also a fact that Jesus is the only one who can lead you to eternal life. You or someone you know may be lost and wandering without a shepherd. The good news is that Jesus is looking for you. I invite you to Central to come and hear the good news of your shepherd. God Bless.
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