Arlington United Methodist Church

03/10/2026

As Christians, we are the hands and feet of Christ in our community. We have been talking about this topic over the past few weeks. As 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 says, we are all many different parts of one body. We have all been baptized by the one spirit that unifies us, though we are all different parts of that one spirit. We must approach our own ministries with this in mind. Just as the feet and hands are different, they are all part of one body with one goal in mind, that is keeping the body in motion. In our community, we might be different than the Lutherans, or Non-Denominational, or even the Baptists, but we have one thing in common. That one common trend being that we are all disciples of the same Christ. We are all driven by the same commandment to make more disciples and tell everyone about Christ's sacrifice for our sins. Pastor Matt will elaborate more on this Sunday at 10am at Arlington United Methodist Church.

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03/03/2026

Sacrifice, that's a tough word by today's standards. Many people nowadays find themselves sacrificing something to someone or something. Whether it's time, money, our house, etc., we've experienced a moment where we've had to sacrifice something to get a desired outcome. A lot of the time, we might not be willing to make sacrifices, simply because it will set us back. Here's a thought, would you be able to sacrifice anything that you love for someone who wouldn't be grateful for that sacrifice? Another thought, would you be able to sacrifice you're own blood, that being a child, to save the life of another who wouldn't be grateful for it? This Sunday Pastor Matt talks about Jesus predicting his death. This message is relevant in the terms of Jesus has to live his entire life and lead his ministry knowing that he is going to die soon. Come to Arlington United Methodist Church at 10 am on Sunday to hear the word, and learn more about this beautiful sacrifice that Jesus is predicting.

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02/24/2026

Goodbye. The word directly meaning, "to part ways." Goodbye might be one of the most common words used in our vocabulary today. You got to think, what do you say when you're walking out the door for work every morning? What do you say when you leave church every Sunday? Often times it's that very word, "goodbye." This Sunday, Pastor Matt will be speaking out of Matthew. In this specific passage, we see Jesus preparing for his departure from this world. Instead of the oh so typical "goodbye" we see him use a different term. Jesus, even though he's about to die, replaces "goodbye" with, "I'll be back again soon." Jesus says this also knowing that he will one day return to this world. Not as a baby like before, but as a ruler, as the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Use this as encouragement as you navigate this dark world, hold true to the promise that the Light will return soon.

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02/22/2026

Our Baby Pantry is open from 9am-11am on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday for anyone who is in need of diapers, wipes, etc. in times of emergency. Please bring your ID for our records.

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02/17/2026

Yes it is already that time of the year!! Ash Wednesday service is tomorrow night at 7pm. Come out to Arlington United Methodist church and join us in our Ash Wednesday service. Thus beginning the Lenten season.

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02/17/2026

There is one phrase that seems to always be on repeat. We hear it in songs, on media outlets, from our own friends and family. That phrase being, "money can't buy happiness." This is one of those messages that directly addresses a human's natural pursuit of greed and power. Everyone who doesn't live under a rock knows that the richest and wealthiest are also the most powerful and influential people in the world. Keep in mind those people are often times very much corrupt and influenced by someone a little bit more rich and a little bit more powerful. The problem with the pursuit of money is that money has a limit to it's power and influence. Whereas, those who are focused on God and pursuing him, they're the ones who are influenced by God, called by God, and destined to be with God eternally. Guys, I encourage you today to keep in mind the wise words from 1 John 2:17. "The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever." I don't know about you, but living eternally with God, who has no limit to his power or influence sounds pretty good to me. This Sunday Pastor Matt elaborates more on this message! Come out to Arlington United Methodist Church at 10am for service!

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02/10/2026

The Old Testament is filled with a ton of old world laws, genealogies of many different people, great stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. On the topic of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, all of these people have one thing in common. That being that they all received a call or message from God to start their ministry. Moses encountered a burning bush. Noah heard directly from God. Jonah heard from God in a storm. Elijah heard from God through a still small voice. God still speaks to us in many different ways even today. However we hear from him, we need to turn to Isaiah as inspiration for how we answer the call when God speaks to us. In Isaiah 6:8 the prophet Isaiah receives his calling from God and how does he respond? Five simple words, "Here am I, send me." It's a simple response, but one that takes an immense amount of faith and courage. My encouragement to you all this week is to listen for God when he speaks to you. To take it to the next level, respond to God with action when he calls you to take action. Above all else, love unconditionally. This Sunday Pastor Matt speaks out of 2 Peter on this topic. So come, listen to God's word, and respond to his call.

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02/04/2026

This Sunday February 8th from 11am-1pm we will be having a Cabin Fever soup and sandwich luncheon! This event is open to anyone in the community who wants to come out and enjoy some good homemade soups and sandwiches as well as indulge in fellowship with fellow community members. We hope to see everyone there this sunday!

02/03/2026

It's no secret that this world is clouded in darkness. When you wake up every morning and turn on your favorite news outlet, you see stories of innocent people being killed, videos of our God given rights being violated, reports of sickness, storms, and everything in between. With all of that garbage going on, it's easy to look to God and ask, "Why don't you do something?!" There is a song written by Matthew West called, "Do Something." I encourage everyone to listen to it, this song directly lays out this issue. God made YOU!! In Matthew 5: 13-16 Jesus tells us this, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Pastor Matt elaborates more on this message Sunday, but as we navigate our week, use this passage as not just inspiration, but as a battle cry. When we navigate through the darkness, remember that we are the light that guides people through the darkness to the eternal light. Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

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01/25/2026

We will not be having an in person service tomorrow morning. We are however going to be having an online service on our YouTube channel at 10am. We have prayer, sermon, and scripture prepared for the service. Everyone be safe and stay warm out there this weekend.

01/23/2026

As I'm sure all of you have noticed, we're expecting a pretty heavy snow storm to blow through our area this weekend. Our Cabin Fever soup and sandwich luncheon has been postponed to February 8th 11am-1pm. It will continue to be free to the community and we will continue to send meals out to shut ins in our area. Youth group scheduled for Sunday night will also be canceled. The church is working on a decision for Sunday morning worship service at the time this post is being written up. More updates will be posted as events for this weekend unfold. Everyone be safe out there on the roads and anywhere else you might be. God bless everyone!!

01/19/2026

This Sunday the 25th at 11am, Arlington United Methodist Church is hosting a free community luncheon. The menu items being soup and sandwiches. We will also be running leftovers out to shut ins and people who are unable to make it. We hope to see everyone there!!