Thank You for Your Generosity. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the “Create Your Own Trail Mix” Bar at Bannerman Learning Center. Your donations of dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, and crunchy snacks turned this initiative into a major hit. From pistachios to peanut butter chips, every ingredient came together to create a fun and delicious experience for teachers and staff alike. This...  Read More

Lent is a special season leading up to Easter, inviting us to reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice, deepen our relationship with God, and prepare our hearts for the joy of the resurrection. While its themes of repentance, sacrifice, and spiritual growth may seem complex, Lent offers meaningful opportunities for children to explore their faith in a way that resonates with their experiences.Here are practica...  Read More

Thank You, Kids Club Volunteers & Staff. At Kids Club, we know that ministry is a team effort—and what an incredible team we have To each and every one of our amazing volunteers, we want to say a heartfelt thank you for the time, energy, and love you pour into this ministry. Week after week, you show up with smiles, patience, and a heart for sharing God’s love with the children. Whether you’re lea...  Read More

On Wednesday, March 5th, we begin our annual 40-day journey to Easter—a season known as Lent. This spiritual climb starts with Ash Wednesday, a service that reminds us of a profound truth: this life is temporary. In the Methodist tradition, Ash Wednesday is one of the few services that centers on our mortality. Even in a Celebration of Life service, our focus is on the resurrection. But on this da...  Read More

Lent is a special time for Christians to reflect on the life of Jesus and the path He walked in obedience and surrender, leading to the ultimate victory of the cross and resurrection. This year in Kids Club, we’re inviting children and families to journey with us in a brand-new series called “From the Wilderness to the Cross.” This eight-week series will explore key moments from the Gospel of Luke...  Read More

Lent is a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal—a time when we prepare our hearts to walk with Jesus through His journey of obedience, surrender, and love. This Lent, I am preaching a series called “To the Cross” because I believe the path Jesus walked has profound meaning for our lives today. As we move through the Gospel of Luke together, my hope is that we will not only learn about Jesu...  Read More

Day of Hope, formerly known as Day on Campus is coming to our Enterprise campus on Saturday, March 8th! We invite all our Methodist friends to learn about and engage with Residing Hope on a deeper level. The name isn't the only thing that has changed to make this event more interactional for you.We are offering five separate breakout sessions in two separate time periods, including sessions on:Tra...  Read More

Prayer is a powerful way to connect with God and grow in faith as a family. It helps children understand God’s love, learn to trust Him, and practice compassion in their daily lives. By praying together, families can cultivate hearts that love God, forgive others, and serve with kindness.Here’s a simple guide for family prayer times focused on compassion, with practical tips and prayers that child...  Read More

This Sunday, I began a new series on John Wesley’s Three Rules for Living a Holy Life as a Methodist. In my introduction, I emphasized how critical groups are to our spiritual growth.If you missed the message, you can listen to it here: One of the key themes you’ll hear in every message of this series is this: We need a group of people with whom we can be open and honest, who will challenge us to ...  Read More

Subscribe to our Playlists. Take all the Christmas Music with you on the go! Our church first sang Oceans in November of 2015, but I wonder if you've ever thought about the song's works and how it relates to scripture? I love how this song speaks about life's struggles, but that we are called to step out in faith.  It is a powerful worship song that speaks about faith, trust, and stepping out into...  Read More

Delayed by Hurricane Helene but definitely not forgotten, we are hosting a 10th Anniversary Celebration for our Madison Youth Ranch on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The gates will open at 10:00 a.m. We will have a celebratory program with a catered lunch and very special music and speakers beginning at 11:00 a.m. Ranch tours will be available until 2:00 p.m. Everyone is invited! With your enduring a...  Read More

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we often think about love—hearts, cards, and sweet treats. But what if we took time this year to think about love the way God does? In Kids Club this February, we’re starting a new series called "Constructing Compassion: Building a Heart for Others." This five-week journey will help kids discover that love is more than just a feeling; it’s the foundation for everythi...  Read More