Blaine United Methodist Church

09/08/2026

👉 I never want to become so used to my blessings that I stop thanking God for them…

For familiar voices throughout the house.

For food to eat and a place to call home.

For the laughter that came from simply being together.

For getting where we needed to go safely.

And for a little extra time with the people I love.

None of these moments would make headlines. But when I slow down long enough to notice, I can see God’s kindness woven through every one of them.🥹🤎

A day doesn’t have to be life-changing to be a gift.

The ordinary parts of life are still worthy of our gratitude.🙏✝️

What is one simple thing you’re thanking God for right now?

09/07/2026

Mark your calendars!

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Are you interested in selling crafts at our annual craft fair or know someone who is? We have a few spots left! Contact the church office if interested.

Please share to spread the word!

09/06/2026

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09/05/2026

God sent Philip away from the crowds in Samaria and toward one man on a desert road…

And when Philip reached him, he didn’t begin with a speech.

He began with a question 💭 :

“Do you understand what you are reading?”

That question gave the man room to admit that he needed guidance. He invited Philip to sit with him, and Philip began with the passage he was already reading and explained the good news about Jesus!

Philip listened BUT he also shared the truth clearly.

👉 We should study Scripture and be prepared to explain what we believe.

👉 But being prepared doesn’t mean entering every conversation as though we already know what the other person is thinking or where they are struggling.

Listen carefully.
Ask thoughtful questions.
Then share the truth with clarity, patience, and compassion.

Listening doesn’t weaken the truth.
It can help us understand how to communicate it in a way the other person can follow.

Sometimes the doorway to a meaningful gospel conversation isn’t a perfectly prepared speech.

It’s simply a sincere question.🙏🤎✝️

09/05/2026

Following Jesus changes how we think, love, speak, and serve. His life becomes visible through ordinary acts of compassion.

“It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” — Galatians 2:20.

Join us through the link in bio for the free weekly devotional.

09/04/2026

Hey Anoka Area Seniors: Looking for resources, connections, and expert advice? Join us at the Senior Expo on September 17!

✅ 20+ vendors
✅ Educational speakers
✅ Prize drawings
✅ Refreshments provided

Whether you're planning for yourself, a loved one, or simply exploring community resources, this event has something for everyone.

📍 United Methodist Church of Anoka
⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

See you there! 💜

09/04/2026