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.
A prominent quote from Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet, says, “… to thine own self be true.” Th… Read More
10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, 11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A prominent quote from Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet, says, “… to thine own self be true.” There is something important about living with integrity of self. If, in fact, we can do that — live with self‑integrity — then we can avoid the issue of self-hypocrisy. This is important because we claim our relationship to God because we believe that God has called us to live for a higher purpose. That faith then promotes the idea that integrity of self is raised to a higher level. It requires that we lean on a more profound wisdom than our own — the wisdom of God by whom we were called. It requires that we hear a clearer voice of spiritual reasoning than our own. It requires a level of faith and trust in God that goes beyond our own righteousness. It literally places us at a level of faith and trust in God that assures we will never stumble (trip ourselves up based on our own wisdom.). There is still something profoundly wise about the proverb that instructs us saying,
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own insight.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
God will make straight our paths. And as Peter says, “ … if we do these things, we will never stumble.” For how can we stumble if we are walking the path that our God has made straight for us?
Today’s Prayer —
Gracious and loving God, we express our gratitude for the guidance, wisdom, and care that enables us to live secure and productive lives through faithfulness to You.
Our response to those who have been good to us often varies with each individual. Our resp… Read More
6 Praise be to the LORD,
for he has heard my cry for mercy.
7 The LORD is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.
Our response to those who have been good to us often varies with each individual. Our responses can run the gamut from awed silence to outrageous screams of joy. There can be moments of tearful, unspoken gratitude to unexpected shock that leaves us dumbstruck. How we show our gratitude is less important than that we show our gratitude and appreciation to the one who has heard our cries for mercy, protected us and responded to us in ways that have earned our trusts because of their faithfulness to do for us what they said they would do. To that person, praise and honor are not only earned, but they are deserved.
Praise is the natural response of God’s people when we acknowledge all that God has done for us. When we know that God has not just heard our cries for mercy, but has answered our cries with grace our only response should be those of praise and gratitude, acknowledging that God is not only all we need, but God is also our everything — our shelter from the storm, our strength and our shield, the one in whom we trust because he has helped us over and over again. That kind of faithfulness deserves a vocal shout of Hallelujah!
Today’s Prayer —
Loving God, give me the strength to continue proclaiming my praise for all You do as I acknowledge that You are my everything.
Life and living is much like a roller coaster. There are ups and there are downs. Th… Read More
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Life and living is much like a roller coaster. There are ups and there are downs. There are twists and there are turns. There are times when the thrill of life leaves us breathless, and there are times when life can become so scary that we find ourselves unable to breathe. These up and down, twists and turns, thrills and fearful moments can — at times — create a crisis of faith for us. We can find ourselves at those times when life twists, drops suddenly pushing our stomachs into our throats, or causing us to recoil in fear times when we can doubt our ability to live through those times and survive. It’s at those times when we are most likely to question whether God is with us, near us, or around us to deliver us from those challenging moments in life.
At the same time, we can have the completely different experience when we’re riding on that four‑lane blacktop, living with the assurance that God has prepared a good place for us and a soft place for us to land if things go horribly wrong. And it’s getting through those tough times that test us. The answer to our dilemma — our crisis of faith — is to recognize that life has no control over God our us. It’s only God who is there to comfort and assure us that regardless of the circumstances. God will be and always is our strength and shield to deliver and protect us from our trials . Even more God is there to remind us that in our past experiences, God is the one who brought us through and will bring us through again. So, whether we’re up or down, twisted all around, filled with joy, or grieving in the valley of despair, it is our God who gives us the strength to endure every situation in life.
Today’s Prayer —
Almighty God, continue to be the everything to me that bolsters my confidence in my ability to remove my anxieties and find contentment in whatever situation I find myself.
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