Ellsworth Methodist Church - Ellsworth, Kansas

08/23/2026

Sunday Worship
08 23 26

08/16/2026

Sunday Worship
08 16 26

08/12/2026

Kids of the Kingdom and Kids with a Mission flyers and registration forms for this year are ready on our website:
https://www.ellsworthmethodist.org/kids-of-the-kingdom
Printable registration forms can also be found on this page. Looking forward to our Kids growing in the Lord this year!

08/09/2026

Sunday Worship
08 09 26

08/05/2026

Pastor’s Ponderings: Matthew 20 “Life in the Kingdom”

What is really important to you? What makes you feel important? Money? Success? Recognition? These are common answers. The values that Jesus teaches, however, have little to do with such things. In the previous study we learned that to be great in the kingdom, we must become “small.” In this study we will see how the values of the kingdom conflict with the world’s approach to wealth and leadership.

Warming Up to God: What does success mean to you? How does that compare to what our culture says about success?

Read Matthew 20.

Discovering the Word: 1. What does the parable of the workers teach us about greatness and wealth in the kingdom of God (20:1-16)? 2. In what ways is Jesus a model of the values he teaches in 20:25-28? 3. How does Jesus’ interaction with the two blind men illustrate the values he has just taught?

Applying the Word: In what ways has Jesus’ teaching on greatness and wealth challenged you?

Responding in Prayer: Ask God to give you strength to stand against the world and to make his values your values.

08/02/2026

07/28/2026

Pastor’s Ponderings: Matthew 14 “The Revelation of the King”

Crises are uncomfortable. They force us to make painful decisions, even when we don’t want to decide in Matthew 14 Jesus places the disciples in tough situations where they must act on what they have learned about Him. The focus shifts from parables about the kingdom to the identity of the king.

Warming Up to God: Teachers use tests during our school years. But tests are not limited to school; God also uses tests throughout our lives. How do you think you’ve been tested lately?

Read Matthew 14

Discovering the Word: 1. In verses 1-2 Herod speculates about Jesus’ identity. What led him to believe that Jesus is John the Baptist (vv. 3-12)? 2. How is the feeding of the five thousand (vv. 13-21) a test for the disciples? 3. Herod and Jesus, the two kings in this passage, both banquets. What does each king’s banquet reveal about the character and authority? 4. Imagine you are in the boat with the anxious disciples (vv. 22-26). Describe what you would see, hear and feel. 5. How is Peter’s trying experience on the water a vivid picture of faith and doubt (vv. 28-31)?

Applying the Word: 1. When are you most tempted to take your eyes off the Lord and to sink in doubt? 2. In verse 33 the disciples worship Jesus and declare, “Truly you are the Son of God.” What do you see in this incident that leads you to worship Jesus? 3. How can these things help you to trust Jesus the next time you are tempted to doubt?

Responding in Prayer: Spend a few minutes worshiping Jesus, the Son of God.

07/26/2026

Sunday Worship
07 26 26

07/21/2026

There is no USDA commodities distribution today. The Statewide management of the program has been changed and our next Commodities distribution will be in September. Watch for the flyer!

07/19/2026

Sunday Worship
07 19 26