But the jar he was making did not turn out as he had hoped, so he crushed it into a lump of clay again and started over. The art of kintsugi teaches that there is beauty in brokenness, where the scars and repairs contribute to our unique story. Our imperfections and healed wounds are not to be hidden but embraced, as they are a testament to God's grace and the healing He provides, often in unexpec...  Read More

16 But God kept them from recognizing him.17 He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?”They stopped short, sadness written across their faces. In moments of profound grief, it can be difficult to recognize the transformative work of God. Like Mary Magdalene, who initially did not see Jesus at the tomb, individuals may be blinded by their sorrow, missing the divine pres...  Read More

Our focus today is on Mary Magdalene, a devoted follower of Jesus, who experienced profound healing and transformation through her encounter with Him. Despite not being named among the twelve disciples, her dedication was such that the church later honored her as a saint and a disciple of the disciples. Her story is pivotal as she was the first to witness the empty tomb and the resurrected Christ....  Read More

People place boundaries to keep us safe, like a guard rail at a cliff or a glass wall at the lion's exhibit. Sometimes, we see walls and fences as challenging to find a way over or around them. Sometimes, this challenging spirit can be healthy in life, but other times, it can lead us to captivity. Jesus died and rose again so that we would be set free of sin, shame, and death. It's up to us to ens...  Read More

This month is a month with 5 Sundays, which means we're collecting for the Residing Hope (formerly Florida United Methodist Children's Home).For over a century, the Children’s Home has been guided by an unwavering commitment to serving children and families throughout the state of Florida with compassion, integrity, and faith. Since our beginning in 1908 as the Florida Methodist Orphanage, we have...  Read More

This sermon titled “Where is God when heaven is silent?” explores the concept of silence, focusing on Holy Saturday and parallels to our prayer life. Holy Saturday symbolizes uncertainty and doubt, testing faith and offering an opportunity for growth. The sermon emphasizes the importance of community support, creating spaces of stillness to hear God’s voice, and the role of doubt and faith in spir...  Read More

Every month, our Boomers focus on a project to show love to the teachers at Bannerman Learning Center. Here are some pictures from their recent meeting where they were putting together the mailbox motivations. For February, the Children's Ministry helped create Valentine cards. The Boomers took these cards and set up a candy bar in the teachers lounge as a small way of showing the teachers they are loved by others. They al...  Read More

Search me, O God, and know my heart;test me and know my anxious thoughts. Vulnerability Opens Us to TransformationApproaching God with raw vulnerability, as Jesus did in His prayers, is an act of courage and faith. It is in these moments of openness and honesty that believers can truly encounter God and experience His transformative power. Vulnerability in prayer allows for a deeper relationship w...  Read More

The past Saturday, we hosted our third Preteen Night.   We allowed our Preteens to vote on the theme this time and Escape Room was the overwhelming winner.  We had ten Preteen joins us for our Easter Themed Escape Room.During the event our Preteens faced with the challenge of working out cyphers independently, along with completing various solo obstacles in the challenge room. Doing a puzzle blind...  Read More

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Jesus' transformation of the Passover meal into a memorial of His sacrifice is a powerful example of how pain and suffering can be repurposed for a greater purpose. Believers are encouraged to consider how their own experiences of pain might be used to empath...  Read More

If you've wondered where I've been this week (which is not the office), I've been at the 2024 Exponential Conference. Here's why that should matter to you. The theme this year is: ONE-EIGHTY — Return to Disciple Making. Although making disciples is the clear mission of the Church, when asked, most churches say that making disciples who make disciples is still their biggest weakness. We sense God is c...  Read More

Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. Jesus' desire for the support of His disciples during His time of anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane highlights the importance of community in the life of a believer. Just as Jesus sought companionship, believers are called to walk alongside one another, offering support, encouragement, and strength. In times of trial, the presen...  Read More