KRISTINA
Good Morning, my name is Kristina Crabtree and I am the minister of spiritual formation at Central United Methodist church.
As Disciples we are guided within the body of Christ to be equipped to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. That is our mission as followers of Jesus Christ. Equipping can come in many different forms. The New Testament speaks of equipping in three different ways. 1st, is speaks of equipping as laying a foundation. 2nd, it is used for preparing and teaching. 3rd, it is used for restoring or mending within someone life. The third is not spoken of often but even as disciples we are a broken people that God desire to speak healing in our lives not just for our own selves but for the sake of the body of Christ. Eph. 4:12 says to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up. We all need to be equipped as followers of Jesus. May we all today know that God is equipping us. Let us listening!
Friday, September 30, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016
TIM
Good morning. I’m Tim Wise, Sanctuary Choir Director at Central.
Usually when you meet someone for the first time, you tend to ask questions like “What do you for a living?” or “Where do you work?” Usually some kind of answer comes like, “I’m a lawyer,” or “I teach,” or “I am a bank teller…” and so on.
Work for many of us defines our life and takes up so many of our waking hours that it gives us our identity.
Os Guinness in his book, “The Call,” reverses that thinking, and he states that our calling should precede our job and career choice. “Instead of, “You are what you do,” calling says: “Do what you are.”
Your call may not be as clearly made known to you like Moses’ from God in the burning bush, but when we discover it, we can’t run away from it either, or we may end up like Jonah inside the belly of a giant fish.
I want to encourage you to think about what you are, and are you doing what God has called you to do? Are you being what God has called you to be? It is never too late to fulfill your call.
Good morning. I’m Tim Wise, Sanctuary Choir Director at Central.
Usually when you meet someone for the first time, you tend to ask questions like “What do you for a living?” or “Where do you work?” Usually some kind of answer comes like, “I’m a lawyer,” or “I teach,” or “I am a bank teller…” and so on.
Work for many of us defines our life and takes up so many of our waking hours that it gives us our identity.
Os Guinness in his book, “The Call,” reverses that thinking, and he states that our calling should precede our job and career choice. “Instead of, “You are what you do,” calling says: “Do what you are.”
Your call may not be as clearly made known to you like Moses’ from God in the burning bush, but when we discover it, we can’t run away from it either, or we may end up like Jonah inside the belly of a giant fish.
I want to encourage you to think about what you are, and are you doing what God has called you to do? Are you being what God has called you to be? It is never too late to fulfill your call.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
DENNIS
Good morning everyone. I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church. An article in Wired Magazine stated that older adults who chose to live with a minimal amount of human contact have a higher mortality rate even if they believe themselves to be happier in isolation.
In contrast, those who have a richer social life tend to live longer. Did you know that God created us to be connected one to another? Genesis explains that God noticed how isolated the very first man had become. He did not have anyone to share life with. Therefore, God created a help mate and companion for Adam. They lived together helping one another and conversing about their daily life. Much later, Jesus brought together an entire community. They began to share life together. Not even a single one of them were told to go live by themselves.
What about me and you? How are we to laugh, smile, and have a good time if we shut ourselves off from everyone? How are we to console, lift up, and share tough times if we are not willing to be around others? We all need community. Come be a part of ours at Central. God Bless.
Good morning everyone. I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church. An article in Wired Magazine stated that older adults who chose to live with a minimal amount of human contact have a higher mortality rate even if they believe themselves to be happier in isolation.
In contrast, those who have a richer social life tend to live longer. Did you know that God created us to be connected one to another? Genesis explains that God noticed how isolated the very first man had become. He did not have anyone to share life with. Therefore, God created a help mate and companion for Adam. They lived together helping one another and conversing about their daily life. Much later, Jesus brought together an entire community. They began to share life together. Not even a single one of them were told to go live by themselves.
What about me and you? How are we to laugh, smile, and have a good time if we shut ourselves off from everyone? How are we to console, lift up, and share tough times if we are not willing to be around others? We all need community. Come be a part of ours at Central. God Bless.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
JONATHAN
Prayer is a response to a God that is with us. Prayer is a conversation with a God that cares for you. Pray with expectation. Pray, often. Pray with someone. Pray for someone. When we talk with God, we should feel free to express our truest feelings, because we trust God is with us. But, these things, people, and situations we pray for are probably a nudging of God at work in us; showing us there are others in the world. So, prayer is a response to God working in and through our lives.
We care deeply about situations and people, and we pray. We ask God to bless, heal, provide, but what are we doing to make these things happen? If prayer is a response to God’s work in something, then what can we do? We can join God! The things on our hearts are not there to be cast away. They are there so we might join in with God’s work. What have you been praying for? What have you been doing about it?
Prayer is a response to a God that is with us. Prayer is a conversation with a God that cares for you. Pray with expectation. Pray, often. Pray with someone. Pray for someone. When we talk with God, we should feel free to express our truest feelings, because we trust God is with us. But, these things, people, and situations we pray for are probably a nudging of God at work in us; showing us there are others in the world. So, prayer is a response to God working in and through our lives.
We care deeply about situations and people, and we pray. We ask God to bless, heal, provide, but what are we doing to make these things happen? If prayer is a response to God’s work in something, then what can we do? We can join God! The things on our hearts are not there to be cast away. They are there so we might join in with God’s work. What have you been praying for? What have you been doing about it?
Monday, September 26, 2016
Monday, September 26, 2016
GLENDA
Good Morning: One of my favorite songs is “He's Still Working on Me.” Recently, I had a little heart problem and spent several days in the hospital. It made me think that maybe I made it through because God is still working on me. Maybe there is something I haven't done yet that God has planned for me. Or maybe there is something in my life I need to change.
I believe that God has a purpose for each of us, and maybe, I haven't found that purpose yet. I also believe in second chances, and maybe, this is my chance to get it right before I die. At any rate, I am going to pay more attention and try to hear what God is saying to me. That's good advice for anyone. God expects something from each of us, and it would be a shame if we didn't meet his expectations. I'm going to try...how about you? Have a wonderful day!
Good Morning: One of my favorite songs is “He's Still Working on Me.” Recently, I had a little heart problem and spent several days in the hospital. It made me think that maybe I made it through because God is still working on me. Maybe there is something I haven't done yet that God has planned for me. Or maybe there is something in my life I need to change.
I believe that God has a purpose for each of us, and maybe, I haven't found that purpose yet. I also believe in second chances, and maybe, this is my chance to get it right before I die. At any rate, I am going to pay more attention and try to hear what God is saying to me. That's good advice for anyone. God expects something from each of us, and it would be a shame if we didn't meet his expectations. I'm going to try...how about you? Have a wonderful day!
Friday, September 23, 2016
Friday, September 23, 2016
SABRINA
Does today already seem that it will be one of those days where there’s no end in sight, and the light at the end of the tunnel is but a dim flicker? We are all here for a
reason. Never doubt that TODAY there is a mission only you can fill.
As Christians we are called to press on, to fulfill our mission in life. It is through being open to God and His call that we can fulfill our mission. Often our mission is clear, concise, and easy to identify. Other times require us to step outside of our norm or comfort zone, and yet others seem to fall at our feet, presenting themselves in unexpected ways or places. As long as we have breath in our bodies, we are called by God to fulfill His mission...to love others, feed the hungry, to minister to those in need. We are, in other words, called into mission to “be Jesus to others.”
Go today, whatever your circumstance, and be Jesus to someone! I promise, YOU are the one who will receive the blessing!
Does today already seem that it will be one of those days where there’s no end in sight, and the light at the end of the tunnel is but a dim flicker? We are all here for a
reason. Never doubt that TODAY there is a mission only you can fill.
As Christians we are called to press on, to fulfill our mission in life. It is through being open to God and His call that we can fulfill our mission. Often our mission is clear, concise, and easy to identify. Other times require us to step outside of our norm or comfort zone, and yet others seem to fall at our feet, presenting themselves in unexpected ways or places. As long as we have breath in our bodies, we are called by God to fulfill His mission...to love others, feed the hungry, to minister to those in need. We are, in other words, called into mission to “be Jesus to others.”
Go today, whatever your circumstance, and be Jesus to someone! I promise, YOU are the one who will receive the blessing!
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Thursday, September 22, 2016
JOHN
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. I will never forget that while I was stationed at COB Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq, serving as the Battalion Chaplain for Task Force Griffin, a Soldier came to me and asked me, “Chaplain do we really have a purpose in life?” Most people, I believe come to a point where we ask ourselves if there is a point for us being here. My answer to that Soldier is the same that I give to you today. Yes, there is a purpose for us being alive at this specific moment in time.
However, it may not be so that you will win American Idol or become President of the United States. Our purpose for being here is spiritual, to love God and one another. We are to show compassion and mercy; doing all the good we can for so long as we can. You have a purpose and I invite you to journey with us at Central United Methodist Church and live your purpose today.
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. I will never forget that while I was stationed at COB Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq, serving as the Battalion Chaplain for Task Force Griffin, a Soldier came to me and asked me, “Chaplain do we really have a purpose in life?” Most people, I believe come to a point where we ask ourselves if there is a point for us being here. My answer to that Soldier is the same that I give to you today. Yes, there is a purpose for us being alive at this specific moment in time.
However, it may not be so that you will win American Idol or become President of the United States. Our purpose for being here is spiritual, to love God and one another. We are to show compassion and mercy; doing all the good we can for so long as we can. You have a purpose and I invite you to journey with us at Central United Methodist Church and live your purpose today.
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