BOB RAMBO
Hi! I’m Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
During the month of October, we’re offering a new series of messages at Central we’re calling “TOTALLY COMMITTED.” For four consecutive Sundays, we’ll explore what it means to be totally committed to God in our lives. If you don’t have a place where you regularly worship, I invite you to join us at Central during October.
Also, on Sunday, October 7th, at 4:00 in the afternoon, we’ll be hosting a “Blessing of the Animals” in our parking lot on 23rd Avenue. Animals are one of God’s good gifts; we invite you to bring your pet that day, and we’ll give thanks with you for God’s gift. We also invite you that day to bring a donation of pet food, pet supplies, or money for EAST MISSISSIPPI ANIMAL RESCUE.
Make it a great day!
Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
JIM WALL
Good Morning!
Paul says in Ephesians: “With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit. With this in mind, be alert and always keep praying for all the Saints.” Today starts a week of prayer for Christian Unity.
A young man had been wandering around the country for eight years without contacting his parents. After accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, he decided to call them. His mother said to him, “My dear son, you must have accepted Jesus Christ at the same hour your father went home to heaven. Your father always prayed, “Lord, please save my poor wandering son.”
If you believe in the power of prayer, as I do, then pray this week for Christians all over the world. Pray that we would love, accept, and support one another. Pray that each of us would be guided by the Holy Spirit to be all that God has called and created us to be. I am praying for you!
Good Morning!
Paul says in Ephesians: “With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit. With this in mind, be alert and always keep praying for all the Saints.” Today starts a week of prayer for Christian Unity.
A young man had been wandering around the country for eight years without contacting his parents. After accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, he decided to call them. His mother said to him, “My dear son, you must have accepted Jesus Christ at the same hour your father went home to heaven. Your father always prayed, “Lord, please save my poor wandering son.”
If you believe in the power of prayer, as I do, then pray this week for Christians all over the world. Pray that we would love, accept, and support one another. Pray that each of us would be guided by the Holy Spirit to be all that God has called and created us to be. I am praying for you!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
SABRINA
When NFL running back, Arian Foster, recently signed a five year contract to the tune of more than 20 million dollars, he was interviewed concerning his success and about his early years when his mother sold her wedding band so he and his siblings would have food.
He was questioned about the prior year when his contract was a fraction of his teammates. His reply: "when you start comparing yourself to another man’s mirror, that is when negative thought begin to creep in. My journey isn't anybody else's journey."
How often do we measure our life and success by that of our neighbors or other family members? In today's world where success is measured in dollars and possessions, we often forget we are made "in the image of God." God knew us before our image was even yet formed. That should serve as a reminder to each of us of the importance and significance of OUR journey. Go today seeing yourself in God's mirror. Your journey is important. God thinks so...have a blessed day!
When NFL running back, Arian Foster, recently signed a five year contract to the tune of more than 20 million dollars, he was interviewed concerning his success and about his early years when his mother sold her wedding band so he and his siblings would have food.
He was questioned about the prior year when his contract was a fraction of his teammates. His reply: "when you start comparing yourself to another man’s mirror, that is when negative thought begin to creep in. My journey isn't anybody else's journey."
How often do we measure our life and success by that of our neighbors or other family members? In today's world where success is measured in dollars and possessions, we often forget we are made "in the image of God." God knew us before our image was even yet formed. That should serve as a reminder to each of us of the importance and significance of OUR journey. Go today seeing yourself in God's mirror. Your journey is important. God thinks so...have a blessed day!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
JIM CAIN
GOOD MORNING!
George Patton, one of the greatest army generals this country has ever known, once said while addressing his troops, “Your job is not to die for your country but to cause others to die for theirs.” Whether we realize it or not, as Christians, we are at war.
The bible refers to us as soldiers who must fight many battles throughout the course of our lives. This is not a time for believers to go “AWOL” on God.
The good news is that we don’t have to be afraid of any battle we face. God has given each of us an offensive weapon in our armor. It’s called the Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. It’s time to stop admiring our sword, polishing it and carrying it around like an ornament. We’ve got to use it! When we speak the Word of God boldly in faith, that mighty spiritual weapon cuts through every temptation or spiritual opposition that comes our way.
GOOD MORNING!
George Patton, one of the greatest army generals this country has ever known, once said while addressing his troops, “Your job is not to die for your country but to cause others to die for theirs.” Whether we realize it or not, as Christians, we are at war.
The bible refers to us as soldiers who must fight many battles throughout the course of our lives. This is not a time for believers to go “AWOL” on God.
The good news is that we don’t have to be afraid of any battle we face. God has given each of us an offensive weapon in our armor. It’s called the Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. It’s time to stop admiring our sword, polishing it and carrying it around like an ornament. We’ve got to use it! When we speak the Word of God boldly in faith, that mighty spiritual weapon cuts through every temptation or spiritual opposition that comes our way.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
BOB PEDEN
We normally think of baggage as bad stuff… stuff that weighs us down and gets in our way. And while it's true that most of us have negative baggage, there is another kind of baggage that gets in our way as well: good baggage!
Good baggage is the stuff that we use to make us feel better about ourselves, stuff that makes us feel superior to others and gives us a sense of importance and identity. Good baggage can be degrees we've completed, cars we drive, neighborhoods where we live, the people who are our friends, the size of our bank accounts, where we vacation, or buildings with our names on them.
None of it gets us to God and to life that truly matters and to life that lasts in the face of death and decay. To gain that, we must give it all up build our lives on the truth that Jesus is the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Jesus. All that baggage is just holding you back.
We normally think of baggage as bad stuff… stuff that weighs us down and gets in our way. And while it's true that most of us have negative baggage, there is another kind of baggage that gets in our way as well: good baggage!
Good baggage is the stuff that we use to make us feel better about ourselves, stuff that makes us feel superior to others and gives us a sense of importance and identity. Good baggage can be degrees we've completed, cars we drive, neighborhoods where we live, the people who are our friends, the size of our bank accounts, where we vacation, or buildings with our names on them.
None of it gets us to God and to life that truly matters and to life that lasts in the face of death and decay. To gain that, we must give it all up build our lives on the truth that Jesus is the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Jesus. All that baggage is just holding you back.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
GLENDA
Good Morning: If my Mother were still living, I would be wishing her a Happy Birthday today. Instead, today is a day of remembering. It's not a sad day, because 1. I know where she is and 2. in remembering, I focus on all the positive things I learned from my Mother. She was very religious. She made sure we were in the church every time the doors opened. It used to drive me crazy!! Guess what!? That was one of the first things I did when our first child was born.
George and I didn't always get up and go to church, but when that first child came along, things changed. We got up on Sunday mornings and began to raise our children in the church. My Mom loved two things more than anything else: God and her family. That was something else I got from her. There are many other things I inherited from my Godly Mom, but nothing is more important than the Love of God and the Love of Family. That doesn't mean I never had problems, but it does mean that with God as the Center of my family, life surely is a lot easier.
Is God the Center of your family? I hope so. Have a wonderful day!
Good Morning: If my Mother were still living, I would be wishing her a Happy Birthday today. Instead, today is a day of remembering. It's not a sad day, because 1. I know where she is and 2. in remembering, I focus on all the positive things I learned from my Mother. She was very religious. She made sure we were in the church every time the doors opened. It used to drive me crazy!! Guess what!? That was one of the first things I did when our first child was born.
George and I didn't always get up and go to church, but when that first child came along, things changed. We got up on Sunday mornings and began to raise our children in the church. My Mom loved two things more than anything else: God and her family. That was something else I got from her. There are many other things I inherited from my Godly Mom, but nothing is more important than the Love of God and the Love of Family. That doesn't mean I never had problems, but it does mean that with God as the Center of my family, life surely is a lot easier.
Is God the Center of your family? I hope so. Have a wonderful day!
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
OWEN
Good morning! I am Owen Weddle, Associate Pastor at Central.
Why is it that Christians go to church? Some might say it is to worship. And there is some truth to that. But people can worship in private. There is a much deeper reason why going to church is essential. Hebrews 10:24-25 says: “Let us think how to stimulate each other to love and good works. Do not neglect to meet together as some habitually do. Instead, encourage each other, even more so as you see the Day approaching.” Going to church is about encouraging and lifting each other up.
It can be hard to care for others when our jobs can put strenuous demands on us and we see all the evil in the news. We can't love by ourselves, but we need each other to love others. The hope is in going to church, we come to be encouraged.
While this is not the case at all places, unfortunately, there are many congregations that do encourage each other. If you don't have a church home or have been burned by churches, I encourage you to come to Central at either 8:30 or 10:55 on Sunday mornings.
May God bless you!
Good morning! I am Owen Weddle, Associate Pastor at Central.
Why is it that Christians go to church? Some might say it is to worship. And there is some truth to that. But people can worship in private. There is a much deeper reason why going to church is essential. Hebrews 10:24-25 says: “Let us think how to stimulate each other to love and good works. Do not neglect to meet together as some habitually do. Instead, encourage each other, even more so as you see the Day approaching.” Going to church is about encouraging and lifting each other up.
It can be hard to care for others when our jobs can put strenuous demands on us and we see all the evil in the news. We can't love by ourselves, but we need each other to love others. The hope is in going to church, we come to be encouraged.
While this is not the case at all places, unfortunately, there are many congregations that do encourage each other. If you don't have a church home or have been burned by churches, I encourage you to come to Central at either 8:30 or 10:55 on Sunday mornings.
May God bless you!
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