Independence United Methodist Church

05/19/2026

05/08/2026

Lord, You've told me what You require, to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with You, three commands that shape how I treat others and how I walk with You.

These aren't suggestions for when it's convenient but how You've called me to live, the non-negotiables of a life that honors You and reflects Your heart to the world.

Teach me to act justly in a world that often rewards injustice, to choose what's right over what's easy, to stand for those who can't stand for themselves, to pursue fairness even when it costs me.

I want to love mercy not just practice it reluctantly, to find joy in extending grace, to be quick to forgive, to treat others with the same mercy You've lavished on me.

Help me walk humbly, not thinking more highly of myself than I should, not needing recognition or credit, simply walking with You one step at a time, knowing my place.

Remind me that these three are connected, that justice without mercy becomes harsh, mercy without justice enables wrong, and both require humility to practice well.

Give me courage to act justly when it's unpopular, a heart that genuinely loves showing mercy, and the humility to walk quietly with You without needing applause.

Let me live this way today, acting justly, loving mercy, walking humbly with my God, because this is what You require and what the world desperately needs.

In Jesus' name,

Amen.

05/06/2026

Look at what Evangeline is doing! Collection point for egg cartons for the joint Forest Hill Baptist Church and High Hills Baptist Church VBS crafts. Thanks to Rick Ragan for arranging pick up.

04/28/2026

Our condolences to Gerald Capps in the loss of his aunt (mother's sister)

04/24/2026

Our condolences to friends and family of Sherman Allen. We have SO many memories!❤️

Celebrate the life of Sherman Allen (1935-2026) from Emporia, VA. Read their obituary, share memories, and express condolences.

04/20/2026

Service for Harry Taylor is this Wednesday at Independence United Methodist Church. Visitation at 3pm and service at 4pm.

04/20/2026

Harry Taylor Obituary

Echols Funeral Home provides funeral, memorial, personalization, aftercare, pre-planning and cremation services in Emporia, VA

04/19/2026

Although our hearts are breaking 💔, our beloved Harry Taylor is fully healed! ✝️

04/02/2026

Our deepest condolences to Myra and all of the family and friends of Art Hey 💔
Prayers and love being sent your way--

03/05/2026

Psalm 23

Listen to Still Waters by Leanna Crawford.