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Fairhaven Sermon 3-17-2024
During Lent Week 5 at Fairhaven United Methodist Church, we were reminded that each of us is a seed in the sand. We are called to bear fruit through the power of God and Jesus' resurrection.
Peg Bowman
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Fairhaven Shorts 3-10-2024
Look to the Cross for Healing Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea were the two men who had the courage to ask Pilate for the body of Jesus in order to give him a proper burial. Somewhere in between that nighttime conversation and Jesus' crucifixion, Nicodemus became a believer, and
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Fairhaven Sermon 3-10-2024
The bronze serpent by itself does nothing...If your brother or sister looks at the bronze serpent, it won't help you if you're the one who's been bitten. You get the idea.
Shorts
Fairhaven Shorts 2-25-2024
Transformation Through Faith - The Story of Lawrence of Arabia The Bible does not tell us, by the way, a whole lot about Abram's background, other than to say that he was from Ur of the Chaldees. Ur was, back in those days, about 200 miles southeast of
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Fairhaven Sermon 2-25-2024
In Rev. Peg Bowman's Lenten sermon, she urged followers to become "desert people," leaving old loyalties for new ones in God's kingdom through spiritual growth and identifying with the disenfranchised. Jesus' teachings about sacrifice and overcoming darkness paved the way.
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Fairhaven Sermon 2-11-2024
On Transfiguration Sunday, Rev. Peg Bowman at Fairhaven United Methodist Church delivers a powerful sermon, exploring Jesus' divine transformation and its significance for faith today. She connects biblical teachings to modern spirituality, inspiring deep reflection and personal growth.
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Fairhaven Service 12-31-2023
This week's sermon wove biblical tales from Genesis to the New Testament, tracing the journey from mankind's fall to the birth and recognition of Jesus as the Messiah, emphasizing redemption, hope, and divine grace.
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Fairhaven Sermon 12-3-2023
In 'A Weary World Rejoices,' Rev. Bowman inspires with Advent candles, symbolizing hope, peace, and joy, guiding us towards a future bright with promise and light.
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Fairhaven Sermon 11-19-2023
The sermon by Rev. Peg Bowman examines the Parable of the Talents, where servants are given fortunes to invest. We too are given gifts to use fruitfully for God's kingdom. Generous living brings joy.
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All Saints Sunday 2023
For All Saints Day, Rev. Peg Bowman talks about remembering not just extraordinary saints, but regular people who love God. She explains that the scripture readings describe the blessings and rewards of the saints who have suffered in this life.
Peg Bowman
Fairhaven Sermon 10-8-2023
Fairhaven Sermon 10 8 20230:00/1111.8961× Summary This week’s sermon begins by acknowledging that October is a time when many churches discuss stewardship and giving. However, Pastor Peg says that before talking about giving, we need to focus on who we are giving to – God. Pastor Bowman
Peg Bowman
Fairhaven Shorts 9-24-2023
Learning to Trust God in Life’s Wildernesses Therefore, what we see happening in Exodus is our story too. And today, we now live in a wilderness, a modern day wilderness of confusion and mistrust and violence. But we, like the Israelites, are on a journey to the promised land