Join us beginning Sunday, February 22, for a six week journey as we chart Jesus minis… Read More

Join us beginning Sunday, February 22, for a six week journey as we chart Jesus ministry from "Trial to Triumph". We begin with his trial in the wilderness and follow him to the triumph of the cross. We'll begin with the following Scriptures in order:
Sunday, February 22, 2026 - Matthew 4:1-11
Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Matthew 17:1-9
Sunday, March 8, 2026 -Romans 5:1-11
Sunday, March 15, 2026 - Ephesians 5:8-14
Sunday, March 22, 2026 - Romans 8:5-11
Sunday, March 29, 2026 - Psalm 31:9-16
It will be an exciting journey. We pray you will join us.
Travel with Jesus on the road to Jerusalem in this profound six week Lenten study tha… Read More

Travel with Jesus on the road to Jerusalem in this profound six week Lenten study that explores the parables and stories Jesus told at tables along the way to his final meal.
Will Willimon invites readers to experience how these table stories, about searching shepherds, welcoming hosts, prodigal sons, and rejected invitations, illuminate the deeper meaning of the Last Supper and Christ’s sacrifice.
Through engaging biblical exploration and Willimon’s characteristic storytelling wisdom, readers will discover how Jesus used meals to reveal the surprising nature of God’s kingdom. They will explore how stories of mercy, invitation, and radical hospitality prepare us for Holy Week, understand why sharing bread and wine became the central ritual of Christian faith, and experience Maundy Thursday’s profound significance in fresh, meaningful ways.
Each chapter concludes with thought provoking questions for personal reflection or group discussion that connect these ancient stories to contemporary Christian life.
This Lenten season, gather at the table with Jesus and his disciples to experience the journey from Palm Sunday to the cross through the stories that prepared the way. Willimon’s accessible yet profound insights will transform how you understand both the Last Supper and your own place at Christ’s table.
Join us for an exciting journey into the prophetic book of Isaiah. Learn and un… Read More

Join us for an exciting journey into the prophetic book of Isaiah. Learn and understand the word of God from one of God's chosen sent to proclaim the word of God to God's people — the one who said "Here I am Lord. Send me." Isaiah is heralded as one of the most significant prophets of all time. Join us as we study what "thus sayeth the Lord" to the Prophet Isaiah.

them — perhaps people who are entrepreneurs and owners of their own businesses — promoting yourself is an important aspect of their business succ… Read More
5 For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.
them — perhaps people who are entrepreneurs and owners of their own businesses — promoting yourself is an important aspect of their business success. There’s another aspect of self-promotion when it interferes with the primary goal of a larger program unrelated to a person’s personal enterprise but related to the plans and goals of God. Enter God, whose agenda is bigger and more important than anyone’s personal goals. God’s plan is to save humanity. And God’s plan is clear — the means and the methods to accomplish God’s plan are to spread the means by which God has chosen to save humanity. To promote oneself as integral to God’s plan of salvation essentially blocks the message and the means of salvation. To promote God’s plan of salvation is to highlight the truth of God's process which is salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Following God’s plan enables us to see the light of God’s plan in Jesus Christ.
Today’s Prayer
Loving God, humble me before You. Give me the courage to promote Jesus Christ and his grace as truth over any self-promotion I do to win Your or anyone else’s approval.

There is much in history to refute the truth about who Jesus Christ was and what he did. B… Read More
34 Not that the testimony that I receive is from man, but I say these things so that you may be saved. 35 He was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light. 36 But the testimony that I have is greater than that of John. For the works that the Father has given me to accomplish, the very works that I am doing, bear witness about me that the Father has sent me. 37 And the Father who sent me has himself borne witness about me.
There is much in history to refute the truth about who Jesus Christ was and what he did. But historical records support the evidence that John the Baptist lived among the people of his time. So, the question is, “Why are there so many arguments to refute the truth of Jesus Christ, but virtually none to refute the reality of John, the Baptist?” This is an important question since one (John the Baptist) was unalterably linked to Jesus, John’s cousin, who was the anchorman for the salvation of the world. No one questions the reality of Josephus who also talks about both John and Jesus, yet they question the truth about Jesus and his ministry. Could it be that in all of their questions, there is a direct question about the reality of God, and the truth of who Jesus was within that relationship? Are there hidden envies, jealousies, or resentments because Jesus didn’t market his unusual gifts and sell them to the world?
We may never know the answer to all of the questions of the universe. And yet the truth remains — 6 ... without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. (Hebrews 11:6). And since that remains an undisputable truth, perhaps the same can be true of God’s only begotten Son, Jesus the Christ — we must first believe that he is both the truth and the proof of God’s reality for us all.
Today’s Prayer —
Merciful God, give me both the faith and the grace to believe Your entire truth and not just the truths with which I am comfortable. Fill me with Your Spirit to know and believe the whole truth of Jesus Christ.

The beginning of the Lenten season always calls us to a time of fasting — of denying ourselves c… Read More
16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
The beginning of the Lenten season always calls us to a time of fasting — of denying ourselves certain creature comforts to give our attention to God and Christ and how we might more faithfully serve him. But there is an approach to fasting that must be taken into consideration. It’s not a personal thing — something we do for the sake of our being seen — of showing others that we are “down” with our religious rituals and traditions. Fasting is an act of personal humility and not personal pride by which we seek the approval of God and not the approval of our friends and acquaintances. That’s why James' letter said,
8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Lament and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy into dejection. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you. (James 4:8-10)
It’s also why Jesus renounced fasting for the praises of others. Fasting is a spiritual practice by which we — instead of choosing to fill our bodies, minds, and spirits with worldly necessities — we, instead, choose to fill ourselves with spiritual necessities which draw us closer to God. And the rewards we get do not come from the acknowledgement of other people. Our greatest benefit comes from our God who sees and understands the secret desires of our hearts to be filled with God’s Spirit, acknowledges our humility, and rewards us by becoming closer and more intimate in our relationship with Him.
Today’s Prayer —
Almighty God, empower me to humble myself during this season of Lent to fast spiritually for something that will draw us closer together.
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”.
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
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.
Our mission is to support spiritual growth among men, helping men to mature as disciples as they encourage spiritual formation in others.
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.”
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.
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.
Lead Organizer: Amber Adams
Associate Organizer: Brett Eisenhauer
Team Leader: Karen Shepherd