March Messenger
WORSHIP IN MARCH This March moves us through Lent and culminates in East- er. In Lent, we remember Jesus’s forty days in the wilderness, we travel with him on his way … [Read more…]
Author: daviddmking
Overturned Tables
The Third Sunday in Lent John 2:13–22Mark 11:25–29 The story from John’s gospel today is one of the few stories that is contained in all four gospels. However, John’s version … [Read more…]
Announcments
– Lenten Bible Study: The Chosen February 18th – March 24th 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday Feb 25, 4 -6 pm at Forest Grove UMC Sunday, March 3, 4 -6 at Hillsboro UMC … [Read more…]
The Way of the Cross
The Second Sunday in LentMark 8:31–38 Last week you heard a story from the Gospel of Mark about Jesus and his identity. The gospel lesson this morning comes right after … [Read more…]
Everyone Is Searching for You
Mark 1:29-39The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Poor Jesus, he just can’t seem to get a break. He sneaks out of the house early in the morning and heads out … [Read more…]
Idol Meat
The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany1 Corinthians 8:1-13 It’s a very strange text we have from 1 Corinthians this morning. It seems very foreign, doesn’t it? Meat sacrificed to idols. … [Read more…]
Worship Cancelled January 14
Due to inclement weather, worship is cancelled for Sunday, January 14th. Stay safe, and we’ll see you next week!
Trouble the Water
Sunday 7 January 2024Baptism of the Lord Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:4-11 Today we are celebrating the holiday known as Baptism of the Lord. In it, we remember the time when … [Read more…]
January Messenger
WORSHIP IN JANUARY January 7, Baptism of the Lord CommunionGenesis 1:1-5, Mark 1:4-11 “Trouble the Water” January 14, The Second Sunday after the Epiphany1 Samuel 3:1-20“Speak, for Your Servant Is Listening” January … [Read more…]
What Belongs to God
Sunday 22 October 2023The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 22:15-22 Jesus is now in Jerusalem, not far from the cross. He has gained a core of followers, women and men … [Read more…]
If We Died with Christ
The Third Sunday after Pentecost Two weeks ago, United Methodists from Oregon and Idaho gathered in Meridian for an Annual Conference. I always think the highlight of Annual Conference is … [Read more…]
April Messenger
EASTER WEEK ACTIVITIES April 6—Maundy Thursday Service Service at FGUMC—7 pm April 7—Good Friday Service Service at Hillsboro UMC—7pm April 9—Easter Service Easter Egg Hunt—9 amWorship Service and Flower Cross —10 am Bell choir to provide … [Read more…]
March Messenger
Lent is a season of special intention. Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness preparing himself spiritually for his public ministry. We spend 40 days each year preparing ourselves spiritually. … [Read more…]
Ash Wednesday
A simple service for Ash Wednesday in the sanctuary at 7pm, February 22nd. Weather may be a factor this evening, so please be safe when deciding whether to attend in … [Read more…]
February Messenger
In February, we find ourselves jumping around a bit through Matthew’s story of Jesus.The first two Sundays come from Jesus’s “Sermon on the Mount,” outlining his moral teachings. Then we jump forward … [Read more…]
Nations Will Come to Your Light
Rev. Dr. David D. M. King, OSLEpiphany of the Lord Isaiah 60:1–6, Matthew 2:1–12 Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany. So what does that mean? As with so … [Read more…]
January Messenger
We continue our journey through the 12-day season of Christmas. On January 1st, Rev. Dr. Lowell Greathouse will be leading worship, starting off the New Year with a focus on … [Read more…]
Will He Find Faith on Earth
Sunday 16 October 2022The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecostby Rev. Dr. David Dean Mimier King Luke 18:1-8 Jesus has a problem. His disciples are losing heart with their prayers. They are … [Read more…]
September Messenger
As school and activities get started in September, we are following Jesus and his disci- ples on the road from Galilee to Jerusalem, on Jesus’ journey to the cross. Along the … [Read more…]