Renewal Methodist Church

05/09/2026

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05/07/2026

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04/10/2026

04/04/2026

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04/02/2026

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03/29/2026

Lenten Devotional — Palm Sunday: The Humble King

Scripture: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” — Luke 19:38

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. As Jesus enters Jerusalem, crowds gather to welcome Him. They wave palm branches, shout praises, and celebrate what they believe is the arrival of their long-awaited king.

But Jesus does not enter the city on a war horse or surrounded by soldiers. Instead, He rides on a humble donkey. The crowd expects power and victory, yet Jesus comes in gentleness and peace.

Within days, the same city that shouted “Hosanna!” will echo with cries of “Crucify him!” The excitement of the moment will give way to fear, confusion, and rejection.

Palm Sunday reminds us how easy it is to praise Jesus when hope feels high and faith feels easy. Yet true discipleship means following Him not only in celebration, but also on the difficult road that leads to the cross.

The King we worship is not one who conquers through force, but one who conquers through sacrificial love.

This week, consider:
In what ways do you welcome Jesus when it is easy, but struggle to follow when it is costly?
How might you follow Christ more faithfully in both joy and suffering?

As Holy Week begins, we walk with Jesus toward the cross—trusting that even the path of suffering leads to the victory of resurrection.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, humble King, help me to follow You not only in moments of praise but also in moments of sacrifice. Give me a faithful heart as I walk with You through this Holy Week. Amen.

03/27/2026

Worship with us on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Skyview Elementary School!

03/26/2026

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03/22/2026

Lenten Devotional — Fifth Sunday of Lent: Letting Go of the Past

Scripture: “Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal.” — Philippians 3:13–14

As we approach the final weeks of Lent, the journey begins to turn our eyes more clearly toward the cross. By now we may have experienced both successes and struggles in our Lenten practices. Perhaps we kept our commitments faithfully—or perhaps we stumbled along the way.

The apostle Paul reminds us that the life of faith is not about perfection, but about pressing forward. Paul himself had a complicated past, yet he refused to let either past failures or past achievements define his future with Christ. Instead, he fixed his eyes on the goal: knowing Jesus more deeply.

Lent invites us to do the same. The past—whether marked by regret or pride—can easily weigh us down. But God’s grace always calls us forward. Each day is another opportunity to draw closer to Christ, to grow in love, and to follow Him more faithfully.

As the cross draws nearer, we remember that Jesus carried the weight of our past so that we would not have to live trapped by it.

This week, consider:
What from your past might God be inviting you to release?
How might you “press on” toward a deeper relationship with Christ today?

The journey of Lent reminds us that we are not stuck where we have been. In Christ, we are always being called forward into new life.

Prayer:
Faithful God, help me to release what holds me back and to move forward in trust. Fix my eyes on Christ and lead me deeper into Your grace as I continue this Lenten journey. Amen.

03/21/2026

Join us on April 2 for our Maundy Thursday service!