Sermons
The Full Sermon can be viewed here. Life happens, we grow, we change. Over time, some of us might as well become a new person entirely. And I would argue that’s actually exactly what Jesus calls us to over a lifetime of discipleship and growth. By the end of
* Bible study has begun a new series on the New Testament books known as the Pastoral Epistles: 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. These books are short, and we’ll go through them back-to-back: if you’ve never joined in for Bible study before, this is a good and accessible
Dylan Parson
This week we were not able to record and share a new sermon, so we wanted to highlight some moments from last week’s sermon. We excerpted three shorts under 60 seconds each from Rev. Parson’s sermon. Let us know if these shorts resonate and are worth the extra
Dylan Parson
Summary In this sermon, Rev. Dylan Parson discusses the biblical story of Jacob and his vision of the ladder to heaven. Rev. Parson points out that Jacob was a deceitful person who tricked his brother Esau out of his inheritance. Yet even when Jacob is fleeing his brother’s wrath,
Peg Bowman
Summary Rev. Peg Bowman recently returned from a trip to the UK, where she attended a conference at Oxford and did research on John and Charles Wesley. The conference focused on the decline in church attendance and how to reverse it. Historically, upswings in attendance have coincided with increased Christian
Sermons
Summary Ralph E. Duckworth, the Chairman of the nonprofit organization The Nyadire Connection, discusses their 15-year mission in Zimbabwe, particularly Nigeria. Their primary objective is to enhance medical care by refurbishing clinics and providing essential amenities such as electricity and running water. They utilize solar power, an abundant resource in
Announcements
● VBS is right around the corner, from July 31st to August 4 at Hill Top, from 5:30-8pm! Registration for kids entering grades K-6 is now open: shpumc.mycokesburyvbs.com, or using the link on the SHP website, shpumc.org. ● Pastor Peg will host an online book group on Sarah
Dylan Parson
Summary This Fairhaven Sermon by Rev. Dylan Parson reflects on the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis. The speaker highlights the haunting and dark quality of the story, emphasizing the troubling aspects that often go unnoticed. The sermon raises questions about the moral implications of God asking Abraham
Announcements
* Vacation Bible School: Will be held from July 31 to August 4 at Hill Top, 5:30-8pm. * Volunteer Clearances: If you are volunteering for the Vacation Bible School and haven’t obtained your clearances yet, please do so as soon as possible. * Registration: Now open for kids entering grades K-6.
Dylan Parson
Summary In this weeks sermon, Pastor Dylan’s Parson talks about how Jesus didn’t promise peace but challenges. He compares how early Christian groups faced a lot of pushback, while modern churches are usually pretty comfortable and uncontroversial. Dylan notes that many younger folks aren’t finding a good
Claire Megles
Summary In her sermon, Rev. Claire Megles shares her personal journey as a seminary graduate, recounting her experiences of undergoing Clinical Pastoral Education to transition from a teacher to a compassionate listener. Her narration encompasses her struggle to establish trust during hospice assessments amid COVID-19 protocols and a moving anecdote
Peg Bowman
Summary In Rev. Peg Bowman sermon, she uses Star Wars, specifically a scene from “The Empire Strikes Back,” as a metaphor to discuss the concept of faith in Christianity. She asserts that faith is not a force we control to change things, but rather it is about trusting God and