Branchport United Methodist Church

Branchport United Methodist Church We believe God calls all people to gather in a community of faith, to share in the Good News of Jesus

“But even the hairs of your head are all counted.”~ Matthew 10:30In Matthew 10, Jesus is preparing the disciples for a d...
06/16/2026

“But even the hairs of your head are all counted.”~ Matthew 10:30

In Matthew 10, Jesus is preparing the disciples for a difficult mission. He knows they will face challenges and fears. Before sending them out, he assures them that they are precious in God's sight. Their worth is not determined by success, popularity, or the approval of others. Their worth comes from belonging to God.

The same is true for us.
When life feels overwhelming, remember that you are not forgotten. When you wonder whether your efforts matter, remember that you are known. When fear begins to speak louder than faith, remember that the God who counts the hairs on your head is holding your life in loving hands.

Today, rest in this truth: You are fully known and deeply loved by God.

Prayer
Loving God, thank You for knowing us completely and loving us faithfully. When we feel unseen or insignificant, remind us that we are precious in Your sight. Help us trust Your care in both the ordinary and extraordinary moments of life. May we find peace in knowing that nothing about us is hidden from Your love. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

"God has heard the voice of the boy where he is." — Genesis 21:17Hagar and Ishmael found themselves alone in the wildern...
06/15/2026

"God has heard the voice of the boy where he is." — Genesis 21:17

Hagar and Ishmael found themselves alone in the wilderness, uncertain of what would happen next. Their situation seemed hopeless. Yet before God provided water, God heard their cries.

What a comfort this is for us. God hears us where we are—not where we wish we were, not where we think we should be, but right here and now. In moments of fear, grief, uncertainty, or exhaustion, we are never beyond God's hearing.

Jesus echoes this promise when he tells his disciples, "Do not be afraid." The God who knows every sparrow knows us and cares for us.

Whatever wilderness you may be walking through today, remember: God hears your prayers, your sighs, and even the words you cannot find to speak.

The same God who heard Hagar still hears us today.

Prayer
Loving God, thank you for hearing us where we are. When we feel lost, afraid, or alone, remind us of your presence and care. Open our eyes to your provision and fill us with your peace. Amen.

🇺🇸 HELP US REACH 250 FOR 250! 🇺🇸America is turning 250, and we're hoping to celebrate in a BIG way!This July 4th, Branch...
06/15/2026

🇺🇸 HELP US REACH 250 FOR 250! 🇺🇸
America is turning 250, and we're hoping to celebrate in a BIG way!
This July 4th, Branchport UMC is hosting our Annual Red, White & Blue 5K Walk/Run, and we're setting a special goal:
🎉 250 registrations for America's 250th Birthday! 🎉

Whether you're a runner, a walker, a family with kids, or someone who simply wants to celebrate community and country, we'd love to have you join us.

Imagine 250 people filling the streets of Branchport dressed in red, white, and blue as we celebrate this historic milestone together!

Here's how you can help:
✅ Register for the 5K
✅ Invite family and friends
✅ Share this post
✅ Challenge someone to join you

Let's show the spirit of Branchport and make this our biggest Red, White & Blue 5K ever!
🇺🇸 250 Years. 250 Participants. One Great Community.
https://www.branchportumc.org/
Who's in?

Scripture: Matthew 9:35–10:8 (9–23)After seeing the crowds, Jesus tells His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but th...
06/13/2026

Scripture: Matthew 9:35–10:8 (9–23)
After seeing the crowds, Jesus tells His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few." In other words, He sees possibility where others might only see problems. He sees a harvest where others see exhaustion. He sees beloved children of God where others see brokenness.

Then Jesus does something even more hopeful: He sends ordinary people (like us!) to participate in God's healing work.

The disciples were not experts. They were not powerful. They were not fearless. Yet Jesus entrusted them with the work of proclaiming good news, healing the sick, comforting the suffering, and sharing God's love.

That is hope for us as well.

When we look around our communities, our families, or even our own hearts, we may see pain, grief, anxiety, illness, or uncertainty. But Jesus still sees a harvest. He still sees possibilities for healing, reconciliation, and new life. He still calls ordinary people to carry hope into the world.

Perhaps the greatest promise in this passage is that God does not wait until we are fully healed, perfectly faithful, or completely confident before using us. Jesus sends His disciples while they are still learning. He sends them because His power—not theirs—is what brings transformation.

The hope of the Gospel is this: Christ sees our weariness, has compassion upon us, and invites us to join Him in bringing light to others. We are not abandoned sheep. We are beloved and called. And wherever Christ's compassion is at work, hope is already growing.

"Suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoi...
06/11/2026

"Suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us." (Romans 5:3–5)

Paul does not tell us to ignore our suffering. Instead, he reminds us that God is at work within it. Through difficult seasons, God builds endurance. Through endurance, God shapes our character. Through character, God deepens our hope.

This hope is different from optimism. Optimism depends on circumstances improving. Hope depends on God remaining faithful.

Many of us can look back and see moments when we wondered how we would make it through grief, disappointment, change, or uncertainty. Yet here we are. Not because we were strong enough on our own, but because God's love carried us. Every step became a testimony to God's presence.

Paul assures us that "hope does not disappoint us" because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. Our confidence is not in ourselves or our circumstances, but in the God who walks beside us through every season.

Today, whatever you face, hold fast to hope. God is still working. God is still present. And God is still writing a story of grace that is not yet finished.

When God promised that she would bear a child (Genesis 18:10), Sarah could not see how such a thing was possible. She co...
06/10/2026

When God promised that she would bear a child (Genesis 18:10), Sarah could not see how such a thing was possible. She could only see the present moment. God, however, could see the future that was already unfolding.

God is faithful.
Christ is present.
The Holy Spirit continues to guide and sustain us.
Whatever changes may come in our lives, our families, our communities, or our church, God's love remains steadfast.
So let us be people who pray before we worry, trust before we fear, and love before we judge.

Save the Date! We would love to have you at dinner with us
06/09/2026

Save the Date! We would love to have you at dinner with us

"God is at work in ways we cannot yet see; therefore, we will trust and follow."Sarah laughed when she heard God's promi...
06/09/2026

"God is at work in ways we cannot yet see; therefore, we will trust and follow."

Sarah laughed when she heard God's promise because life had taught her that some dreams were long past. Yet God was not finished writing her story. The laughter that began in doubt became laughter of joy.

Many of us carry our own versions of Sarah's laughter. We have places where hope has grown thin, where waiting has been long, where answers have not come as expected.

Yet the question God asks Sarah is also asked of us:
"Is anything too wonderful for the Lord?"
As you move through this day, consider:
Where have I allowed disappointment to define what is possible?
What promise, calling, or hope have I quietly set aside?
Where might God be inviting me to trust rather than control?
Can I follow Christ faithfully even when those around me are walking a different path?

Jesus looked upon the crowds and saw people who were weary, confused, and searching. He responded not with judgment, but with compassion.
Perhaps we are called to do the same.
Not everyone we meet will share our perspective, our priorities, or our understanding. Yet we can choose compassion over frustration, prayer over anxiety, and faithfulness over control.

Today, your calling is not to manage the journeys of others.
Your calling is to follow Christ.
To listen for His voice.
To trust His timing.
To offer His love.

And to remain open to the possibility that God is preparing something beautiful that you cannot yet see.
And may you discover anew that God's faithfulness is greater than your uncertainty.

Amen.

Much like Sarah waiting for a child:We have waited.We have prayed.We have watched doors close.We have wondered whether G...
06/08/2026

Much like Sarah waiting for a child:
We have waited.
We have prayed.
We have watched doors close.
We have wondered whether God's promises still apply to us.

Yet the good news is that God is still in the business of creating life where none seems possible.
The barren become parents.
The delivered become worshipers.
The sinners become saints.
The disciples become apostles.
The fearful become witnesses.

Our Lectionary Readings for this week:
Genesis: 18:1-15, 21:1-7
Psalm: 116:1-2,12-19
Romans: 5:1-8
Matthew 9: 35-10:23

Address

3376 Guyanoga Road
Branchport, NY
14418

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Branchport United Methodist Church posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Place Of Worship

Send a message to Branchport United Methodist Church:

Shortcuts

Share

Category