Christ United Methodist Church

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

Our reflection for this Sunday focuses on the power and authority given to each individual!

Consider the story of Pharaoh, the powerful king of Egypt, who issued an edict to the midwives commanding them to destroy the baby boys of Hebrew women upon birth due to his own insecurities. Despite having relatively little authority in comparison, the midwives used their position and expertise in childbirth to choose a different path. Risking their own lives, they chose to fear God rather than submit to their ruler, ultimately using their influence to save innocent lives. Shiphrah and Puah “precisely are the people, matriarchs who use the power available to them to act for life and goodness in the face of oppression”. Discipleship Min.

I look forward to reflecting more on this message together this Sunday—specifically on the power and authority given to each of us as disciples of Jesus Christ, and how faithfully we can use that influence to do good rather than harm.

May the Lord open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and His Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what the Spirit says to us for the week’s journey.

Blessings,
Pastor Satya

Join us for worship this Sunday at 10 a.m. You can watch the live-streamed service at home as well via the church website, https://www.gocumc.org/ or Youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com//streams.

Click here, https://www.gocumc.org/?page_id=29333 , to sign in your attendance on the website. If you have joys or concerns to share, please submit them with your attendance record. It's important for us to know you were with us and stay connected in prayer.

08/29/2026

“When Seasons Change, God’s Love Remains.”

We are at the verge of a change of seasons, wrapping up summer and welcoming Autumn. The longer, brighter days of summer are beginning to fade, making way for shorter days and darker evenings.

During this transition, Scripture reminds us to embrace the steadfast love of God, which renews and refreshes our spirits each morning through His new mercies.
The context of the reading in the book of Lamentations was a time of trials, sorrow, nations collapse and dark days in the life of Jerusalem. In the midst of chaos and confusion, prophet Jeremiah gives a stark shift by throwing some light and hope by saying whatever twists and turns may happen in life, God’s love is always unfailing and sustains. Though it sounds like a promise to be claimed, it is a prayer of lament that Jeremiah proclaims to trust in God’s unfailing love and mercies.

He invites us to reset our souls and renew our spirits with God’s steadfast love without needing to check the inventory to restock with mercies, because they are continuous, never exhaust, cease or run out.

May we practice gratitude for all God’s bounty and guidance for every passing day, in season and off season, and during seasons changing.
May the Lord give us more opportunity to delve into this scripture
(Lamentations 3:22-26) on Sunday.

Blessings,
Pastor Satya

Join us for worship this Sunday at 10 a.m. You can watch the live-streamed service at home as well via the church website, https://www.gocumc.org/ or Youtube channel,https://www.youtube.com//streams .

Click here, https://www.gocumc.org/?page_id=29333 , to sign in your attendance on the website. If you have joys or concerns to share, please submit them with your attendance record. It's important for us to know you were with us and stay connected in prayer.

08/22/2026

“Embracing the gift of rest allows us to be people of restoration, renewal, and wholeness.” -Breakthrough Series.

Friends, as we come close to wrapping up our summer series on “Season of Rest,” this week the Psalmist invites us to find true rest in God. Life often brings unexpected circumstances, placing us in moments of crisis or requiring us to face adversaries. Rather than looking for temporary solutions or relying on our own strength to find a way out, King David, drawing from his own experiences, encourages us to trust in the living God, depend on Him, and take refuge in the God who cares for us and loves us unconditionally.

This Sunday, let us listen to David’s lament, praise, affirmations and prayer as he reminds us to wait patiently and quietly before God and to find our refuge in Him, especially in times of crisis. May we learn to rest our souls in God, trusting that He is our rock, our salvation, and our secure refuge.

Blessings
Pastor Satya

Join us for worship this Sunday at 10 a.m. You can watch the live-streamed service at home as well via the church website, https://www.gocumc.org/ or Youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com//streams.

Click here, https://www.gocumc.org/?page_id=29333 , to sign in your attendance on the website. If you have joys or concerns to share, please submit them with your attendance record. It's important for us to know you were with us and stay connected in prayer.

08/15/2026

“On the sixth day God completed all the work that he had done, and on the seventh day God rested from all the work that he had done. God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all the work of creation”. Genesis 2:1-3

By pausing from work, God modeled divine rest to reflect and celebrate His creation. Jesus also showed us the importance of rest, retreating to reconnect with the Father and prepare for what was ahead. We need physical, emotional, and spiritual rest to realign with God and others, reflect on life, and cultivate gratitude. Jesus invites us to find true rest in His presence and cast our cares on Him. Join us for worship this Sunday at 10 a.m. as we explore the gift of Sabbath rest! We will have special music by our Youth: Hope you can enjoy witnessing our youth singing and playing music during this Sunday's worship.

You can watch the live-streamed service at home as well via the church website, https://www.gocumc.org/ or Youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com//streams.

Click here, https://www.gocumc.org/?page_id=29333 , to sign in your attendance on the website. If you have joys or concerns to share, please submit them with your attendance record. It's important for us to know you were with us and stay connected in prayer.

08/08/2026

We invite you to join our worship in person on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.
You can watch the live-streamed service at home as well via the church website, https://www.gocumc.org/ or Youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com//streams.

Click here, https://www.gocumc.org/?page_id=29333, to sign in your attendance on the website. If you have joys or concerns to share, please submit them with your attendance record. It's important for us to know you were with us and stay connected in prayer.

07/25/2026

We invite you to join our worship in person on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.
You can watch the live-streamed service at home as well via the church website, https://www.gocumc.org/ or Youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com//streams.

Click here, https://www.gocumc.org/?page_id=29333, to sign in your attendance on the website. If you have joys or concerns to share, please submit them with your attendance record. It's important for us to know you were with us and stay connected in prayer.

07/18/2026

OUR SISTER CHURCH

We have heard of sister cities before. When I learned that Pastor Satya was coming to Christ UMC from Epworth UMC in Ottawa, IL, I realized a trend. Before coming here, I was a member of Epworth for over 40 years.The connection between Christ and Epworth began in 2010 when Kangse Lee moved from Epworth to Christ. In 2008, pastor Kangse’s wife died about five months after they arrived at Epworth. Soon after that, he needed to take a sabbatical. I was a certified lay speaker. One Sunday, when I was preaching, a new couple came to visit. Just like here, several of us greeted them and as I spoke with them, they were rather non-committal about themselves. A couple of weeks later they arrived to tell us that they were going to be our interim pastor. They were David and Louise Decker. You reminder David was the pastor during the construction of this church. In 2010, Pastor Kangse was reassigned to Christ. You have heard Judith and my story of how Kangse introduced us. We got married in 2012, and I moved here. You remember Carolyn Lukasick. She was your secretary until she decided to go to seminary to become a pastor. Well guess where one of her assignments was. Yes, you guessed it - Epworth in Ottawa.

She was pastoring there when Satya was transferred to Epworth. Now in 2026, Satya is leading our church. That is five connections with the same churches, which I feel has been quite remarkable in the last 15 years.

- Richard Brooke

We invite you to join our worship in person on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.
You can watch the live-streamed service at home as well via the church website, https://www.gocumc.org/ or Youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com//streams.

Click here, https://www.gocumc.org/?page_id=29333 , to sign in your attendance on the website. If you have joys or concerns to share, please submit them with your attendance record. It's important for us to know you were with us and stay connected in prayer.