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Hear Jesus, then serve with joy Hear me first, Jesus says to the distracted Martha. Today’s story offers a scenario every harried host or hostess can relate to. Martha invites Jesus into her home. Then, she gets so wound up trying to be an awesome hostess to this amazing teacher that she forgets the important […]
Children donate 42 Birthday Bags to Food Pantry Rolling River Day Camp 2019 concluded with a fun Family Program and a big surprise: Children donated 42 birthday bags to Interfaith Food Ministry, Nevada County’s faith-based food pantry. IFM development coordinator Lindy Beatie attended the program, thanked the families for their support and received the bags. […]
Worship prepares us for service to each other Service forms the core of the Good Samaritan story. Perhaps the most well-known hero of the Jesus stories, the Good Samaritan usually gets viewed as offering service to the less-fortunate. Especially, we see the Good Samaritan as helping a stranger. Wanting to justify himself (the lawyer) asked […]
Kingdom challenge: Will you labor for me? God’s kingdom is near, but God asks us to labor for it. We have to go out, perhaps into strange circles or uncomfortable situations. God asks us to love and to serve a hurting world. That’s the message of today’s Gospel lesson. Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, […]
Jesus’s challenge: Follow me! To follow Jesus means to solve all kinds of problems – at the least, the really deep ones that matter. Where is my center? What can really satisfy me? Jesus said, “Follow me.” – Luke 9:51-62 But to follow Jesus also means to turn our backs on the things the world […]
God frees us from our demons! Shackled, naked and tortured by demons – does that describe anyone you know? Probably a lot of us feel that way! But Jesus breaks those bonds and sets us free. All he asks in return is, “Tell everybody about all God has done for you!” Jesus said, “Return to […]
God’s Truth Spirit guides us! Truth can be tough to discern. So, Jesus promised God’s Holy Spirit would guide us into all truth. But, how can we hear that Spirit clearly? How can we possibly find the strength to act on that truth? “The Spirit of truth will guide you into all the truth.” – […]
God sends his Spirit on all of us! Spirit for a new kingdom: In a rush of wind and flame, God sent the Holy Spirit to those first followers of Jesus. Scared, confused, in hiding, far from home and afraid for their lives. Not exactly what we think of for the founders of a great […]
Camp Theme: “I want Jesus in my boat!” Children will learn that life is better with “Jesus in my boat!” Whether the waters of life are smooth or rough, a loving, redeeming, guiding Creator always rides with them! Rolling River Camp Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday-Thursday, July 8-11. At Grass Valley United Methodist […]
Jesus tells us: Be One! One. Unified. That’s how Jesus wants his followers to act. Love each other, and be one. Jesus prayed this prayer for us just before he left this earth. He must have known how hard it gets for us humans to follow those two seemingly simple commands! “The glory that you […]