November 9, 2025   Welcome 22nd Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Epistle Lesson – 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson – Luke 19:1-10 Sermon – “It’s About Perspective” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 26 - Revised Common Lectionary

November 2, 2025   Welcome All Saints Sunday   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Prayer for All Saints Day   Epistle Lesson – Ephesians 1:11-23   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson – Luke 6:20-31   Sermon – “The Inheritance of the Saints” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - All Saints Day - Revised Common Lectionary

October 26, 2025   Welcome 20th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 84:1-7   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson – Luke 18:9-14   Sermon – “My Pinch Pot Overflows” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 25 - Revised Common Lectionary

October 19, 2025   Welcome 19th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Old Testament Lesson – 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson – Luke 18:1-8   Sermon – “The Truth About Santa” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 24 - Revised Common Lectionary Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus - by Shaun Usher

October 12, 2025   Welcome 18th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Old Testament Lesson – 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 7-15c   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson – Luke 17:11-19   Sermon – “Healing is Trust” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 23 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome 17th Sunday After Pentecost World Communion Sunday   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 37:1-9   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Lesson from the Epistle – 2 Timothy 1:1-14   Sermon – “Lois and Eunice”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 22 - Revised Common Lectionary Pierce, Yolanda Nicole. In My Grandmother’s House : Black Women, Faith, and the Stories We Inherit. Minneapolis, Broadleaf Books, 2021.

September 28, 2025   Welcome 16th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 146   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson –  Luke 16:19-31   Sermon – “The Emperor’s New Clothes”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 21 - Revised Common Lectionary

September 14, 2025   Welcome Holy Cross Sunday   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Old Testament Lesson – Numbers 21:4b-9   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson –  John 3:13-17   Sermon – “Snakes, Snakes, and More Snakes”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Holy Cross - Revised Common Lectionary “What is the natural enemy of a duck?” - by Shaun Usher  

September 7, 2025   Welcome 13th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 1   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson –  Luke 14:25-33   Sermon – “Giving It All Up”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 18 - Revised Common Lectionary

August 31, 2025   Welcome 12th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Epistle Lesson – Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Luke 14:1, 7-14 Sermon – “A Seat At The Table”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 17 - Revised Common Lectionary

August 26, 2025   Welcome Wesley Foundation of Macon   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Epistle Lesson – Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Luke 12:32-40 Sermon – “Let Your Light Shine”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 14 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome 11th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 58:9b-14   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Luke 13:10-17   Sermon – “What Sabbath Really Means”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 16 - Revised Common Lectionary Don’t read that hogwash - by Shaun Usher - Letters of Note

August 17, 2025   Welcome 10th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Old Testament Lesson – Jeremiah 23:23-29   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Luke 12:49-56   Sermon – “The Things That Separate Us”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 15 - Revised Common Lectionary

August 10, 2025   Welcome 9th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Luke 12:32-40   Sermon – “Be Prepared”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 14 - Revised Common Lectionary

July 27, 2025 Welcome 8th Sunday After Pentecost The Lord be with you.And also with you. Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Apostles’ Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer New Testament Lesson – Luke 12:13-21 Sermon – “What We Treasure” Benediction UMH 883In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources:“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 13 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome 7th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 15   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – John 15:5-17   Sermon – “Bishop Leotine Kelly”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Psalm 15 NRSVUE - Psalm 15 Who Shall Abide in God’s - Bible Gateway John 15:5-17 NRSVUE - I am the vine; you are the branches. - Bible Gateway

Welcome 6th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson From the Psalms – Psalm 100   Apostles’ Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Mark 8:22-26   Sermon – “Fanny Crosby”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. 1 Timothy 4:11-16 NRSVUE - Command and teach these things. Let no - Bible Gateway Psalm 100 KJV - Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all - Bible Gateway

Welcome 5th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Old Testament Lesson – Joel 2:28-32   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Lesson from the Epistle – 1 Timothy 4:11-16   Sermon – “Margaret Newton Van Cott”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. 1 Timothy 4:11-16 NRSVUE - Command and teach these things. Let no - Bible Gateway Joel 2:28-32 NIV - The Day of the LORD - “And afterward, - Bible Gateway

Welcome 4th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson from the Epistle – Galatians 6:1-6   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Luke 10:1-11, 16-20   Sermon – “Bear One Another’s Burdens”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 9 - Revised Common Lectionary

Welcome 3rd Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 16   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   New Testament Lesson – Matthew 6:19-24   Sermon – “Barbara Heck”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God.   Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year C - After Pentecost - Proper 8 - Revised Common Lectionary Matthew 6:19-24 NRSVUE - Concerning Treasures - “Do not store - Bible Gateway I MADE A BAD MISTAKE - by Shaun Usher - Letters of Note