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“The Inconvenient Truth”
Date Preached: July 12, 2026
Speaker: Ron King
“The Inconvenient Truth”
“The Art of Patriotic Christianity”
Date Preached: July 5, 2026
Speaker: Ron King
“The Art of Patriotic Christianity”
“The Sacrifice of Praise”
Date Preached: June 14, 2026
Speaker: Ron King
“The Sacrifice of Praise”
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — Galatians 5:7-10a
Sometimes it’s important to consider the negative impact of yeast as well as its positive impact… Read More
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — Galatians 5:7-10a
7 You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth? 8 That kind of persuasion does not come from the one who calls you. 9 “A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.” 10 I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view.
Sometimes it’s important to consider the negative impact of yeast as well as its positive impact, especially when we consider the Kingdom of God and its impact upon our lives. The metaphor of yeast and its impact is the same whether we are being influenced by the evil that surrounds us or the good that God intends for us. The important thing to consider is which yeast we’re incorporating into our lives and the effect it has on us. We’ve often heard old sayings like, “the apple doesn’t fall very far from the tree”, and “If you lay down with dogs, you’ll get up with fleas.” One (the apple and the tree) usually speaks about family connections and whether the children turn out good or bad, dependent on the character (of lack thereof) of the primary parents or guardians. The latter (laying down with dogs) usually speaks about what happens to a person who associates with the unsavory relationships in their immediate circle of friends. Either way, the yeast — or the associations which influence us — have a tremendous impact on our lives.
Our God has encouraged us to allow the yeast of God’s kingdom to blend into our lives — our entire life — where it will have a positive impact, give rise to the life in us and potentially those around us. It’s that kind of yeast that God desires to leaven the whole loaf. And it’s why Paul reminds us that a little yeast works through the whole batch of dough” — those old associations that have little or nothing to do with God and God’s righteousness will continue to negatively impact our lives as long as we are being influenced by them. And those old negative factors have nothing to do with the kingdom of heaven present within us. Once we realize the kingdom of God within us, the life of God and the Spirit will impact our lives significantly, giving life to every part of us.
- In what ways has the kingdom of heaven impacted your life and caused a change in you?
- How has the change in you had an impact on those around you?
Todays Prayer
Today’s Prayer —
Almighty God, give me the wisdom to realize and embrace the kingdom of heaven alive within me that I might obey the truth of who Christ is giving life to the impact Your grace is having on my life.
Monday, July 27, 2026 — Ezekiel 17:22-23
When we think of trees, our thoughts often go to their seasonal function. Dependent upon w… Read More
Monday, July 27, 2026 — Ezekiel 17:22-23
22 “‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will take a shoot from the very top of a cedar and plant it; I will break off a tender sprig from its topmost shoots and plant it on a high and lofty mountain. 23 On the mountain heights of Israel I will plant it; it will produce branches and bear fruit and become a splendid cedar. Birds of every kind will nest in it; they will find shelter in the shade of its branches.
When we think of trees, our thoughts often go to their seasonal function. Dependent upon where one lives, they provide a refreshing thought of newness in the spring, bringing a refreshing, cooling breeze in the hot humid summers. They burst into color in the fall, shedding their leaves only to become bare in the winter, unprotective of any birds that might be seeking shelter from a winter storm. They are revived again in the spring to offer new life and shelter for the birds, living through the summer. And the cycle of a tree’s life continues.
Cedars and evergreens don’t experience the seasonal shifts of other trees. They provide suitable shelter all year long for those birds in search of shelter from nature’s sometimes tempestuous assault. Ironically, cedars are the metaphor used for the kingdom of heaven as the place where those seeking can find safety from life’s tempestuous storms. And it’s no surprise that the God of all creation has constructed the creation of the earthly cedar as shelter for the birds of the air and constructed the kingdom of heaven as spiritual shelter for us humans of God’s creation seeking shelter from the storms of life. It’s not a place that is seen. But for those who know it’s location, it is a refuge from life’s storms and is secure because it exist in the presence and knowledge of God. It exist for people from every nation and tongue who seek it and find it.
- When you consider that you find your safety in God’s kingdom of heaven, how secure does that make you feel?
- What would lead you to consider the kingdom of heaven as place of refuge for today and not a final place of life in the end?
Todays Prayer
Today’s Prayer —
Merciful God, remind me whenever I look upon a cedar tree, that it is symbolic of Your kingdom of heaven where I may make my nest and find shelter and safety from the storms of life in the shade of its branches.
Sunday, July 26, 2026, Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
We are all prone to make oversights about the world around us. We see things and base thei… Read More
Sunday, July 26, 2026, Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”
33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.”
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous 50 and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
51 “Have you understood all these things?”, Jesus asked.
“Yes,” they replied.
52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”
We are all prone to make oversights about the world around us. We see things and base their reality, strength, power or ability on how we see them. And we are blessed to have eyes that see things both large and small. We enjoy seeing those things that lift and touch us emotionally — a beautiful sunset; a flower that reflects its own created beauty; the rare bird whose plumes are bursting with color; a mountain or ocean view landscape that gives our spirits peace. Those are things that we can see with our eyes and identify easily. And we sometimes misjudge what they’re capable of because of what we see. What baffles us are the things that are right before our very eyes and yet we can’t see, nor is it easy to assess their potential. And we’ve probably all heard or said at one time, “If it had been a snake, it would have bitten you!”, or “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight. It’s the size of the fight in the dog!” It’s those intangibles, the things we can’t see that cause us to misjudge the quality or the power of things.
Enter the mustard seed. The smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches. Or the yeast. Who can see it working inside the bread, giving life under the right conditions causing the bread to rise? We don’t see it working but it touches every ingredient in the final product. Or who can know the value of a treasure found hidden in a field or know when someone searching for something truly valuable will find it. We live not knowing whether or not those, who were captivated by God’s grace have truly accepted it, or whether they’re just playing along to get along. Only God can tell. Yet we can be sure — if we understand what Jesus is saying — that those of us who have truly found the kingdom have been transformed in such a way that we can teach people by our lives the truth of God’s law and grace and the gospel of Jesus Christ and his salvation. People may not see it in us, but we know it’s growing and we realize the kingdom of heaven alive in us.
- Have you ever considered the kingdom of heaven as a present reality in your life?
- What power and wisdom does that knowledge give you in your daily living that would be helpful in leading others to God’s truth?
Todays Prayer
Today’s Prayer —
Loving Christ, keep me ever mindful of the kingdom of heaven alive and growing within me. Let my life be an example to others who are searching for something they’d give everything to have — the knowledge of Your grace and mercy.
Adult Ministries
The Adult Ministries group at Mason Memorial Community Church is a spiritual group who’s goal is to help others grow to a mature faith in God while providing comradery and fellowship with the congregation. To be a focus point in our community, we select projects which will help the needs of others.
Some of the Adult Ministry’s projects/activities are as follows:
1. Sack lunches at the Willa Gill Center
2. Thanksgiving and/or Christmas Baskets
3. Angel tree gifts for children at Christmas
4. Parents Night Out which gives adults in the community and church time to fellowship along with Bible study and dinner. We also distribute Gospel/Bible tracts for discussion.
5. Sponsor an Annual Gospel Musical
6. Purchase gift cards for groceries & pharmaceuticals to help people in need in our congregation & community
7. Christmas caroling at nursing homes where our members reside The Adult Ministry group is always open to new ideas/suggestions and members. We embrace Matthew 9:37 “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few”.
Men's Ministry
The United Methodist Men’s ministry of our local church is a core group of men, partnering with their pastor, to invite and initiate spiritual growth opportunities for all men of the church. Everyone has different gifts, graces, and areas of interest. Therefore, opportunities for participation include diverse ministries of the church, such as
- prayer groups
- missions
- Bible studies
- Retreats
- Workshops/Seminars
- Discipleship Groups (small groups in the tradition of John Wesley where we hold each other accountable for our faith journey in Christ)
We encourage leading and participating on committees, teaching Sunday school classes, youth ministries, scouting, mentoring, and assisting in leading worship service. The focus is both inward and outward. Inward — concentrating on those who attend and participate in the ministries within the church, and outward — to all men, assisting them to engage in the process of spiritual growth.
Importance
- Men lead others best by modeling Jesus Christ in thoughts, words, and deeds.
- Spiritual maturity is signified in spiritual reproduction, as the faith of mature disciples passes on in others.
- Men growing in Christ become effective spiritual leaders in their homes and congregations, working as partners with their spouses if they are married and congregational leaders-both lay and clergy.
- Spiritually growing men help congregations to become vital and alive.
- Everything desired from and through men comes as a result of men growing spiritually and maturing as disciples: family blessings, stewardship, service, outreach, prayer, spiritual leadership, lifestyle evangelism, and faithful obedience. Men are foundational to the life and health of the church.
- When a man lives daily in surrendered faith, God is honored and many lives are blessed. Transformed hearts are forged when we surrender our hearts to Christ and center our lives in Christ.
Mission
Our mission is to support spiritual growth among men, helping men to mature as disciples as they encourage spiritual formation in others.
Goal
Our goal is to empower the ministry of Jesus Christ through men within our congregation as we seek to capture the vision of God for our church —
“to become a living example of Jesus Christ active in service to our community.”
Pathway
Our pathway is a lifelong commitment to spiritual growth to maturity as followers of Christ. Our spiritual formation is marked by spiritual reproduction as our faith.
Churches United for Justice
Churches United for Justice is a diverse and growing coalition of 17 churches throughout Wyandotte County. Members of these local parishes in Wyandotte county have come together based on the biblical imperative to “… do justice, ff.” (Micah 6:8), as well as Jesus’ reminder that while giving to the church is good, people of faith should pay more attention to the weightier matters of faith, justice, mercy, and faithfulness. (Matthew 23:23). In each of these reflections, justice is seen as primary for the health of the community and personal relationships. Justice in a biblical sense is the quality of being fair and reasonable. This often requires systemic change within communities.
The faiths participating in Churches United for Justice include United Methodist, Baptist, Philadelphia Bible, Peace and Fellowship, Church of Christ and Episcopal. These faith communities have come together believing that justice is a primary issue of faith and is the foundation of healthy relationships that build community.
Activity
Our church’s faith community participation is and will be in conjunction with the organization’s effort to focus on the need for affordable housing and curbing violence in our community.
Contact
Lead Organizer: Amber Adams
Associate Organizer: Brett Eisenhauer
Team Leader: Karen Shepherd