Goodland United Methodist Church

08/23/2026

Welcome to Sunday Morning Worship @ Goodland United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 @ 10:30 AM

Sermon: “August Sermon Series: REAL LIFE IN THE PSALMS Week 4: “God, I See You" — Rev. Younghwan Won
Text: Psalm 90:1-12
Songs: "Baptized in Water", "You Are Mine"

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08/22/2026

Real Life in the Psalms (August Sermon Series)
Week 4: “God, I See You.” (Psalm 90:1–12)

This week, Psalm 90 takes us back to the prayer of Moses—a time long before Israel had either a temple or a kingdom. Even then, God was already their dwelling place.

Psalm 90 is honest about the limits of human life. Generations come and go. Our lives are like grass that grows in the morning and fades by evening. But the Psalm does not leave us in hopelessness. It turns our eyes from our limited lives to the eternal God: “From everlasting to everlasting you are God.”

Moses prays, “Teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart.” Wisdom begins when we recognize that we are limited, but God is not. We cannot control everything, but we can live each day with the One who holds everything.

When life reminds us of our weakness, we do not have to lose hope. We can lift our eyes and say, “God, I see You.” Our hope is not based on how strong we are, but on who God is.

08/22/2026

Goodland UMC E-Newsletter August 22, 2026

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08/17/2026

08/16/2026

Welcome to Sunday Morning Worship @ Goodland United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 16th, 2026 @ 10:30 AM

Sermon: “August Sermon Series: REAL LIFE IN THE PSALMS Week 3: “God, Why?" — Rev. Younghwan Won
Text: Psalms 74:1-2
Songs: "God Will Take Care of You", "Be Still, My Soul"

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08/15/2026

Real Life in the Psalms (August Sermon Series)
Week 3: "God, Why?” (Psalm 74:1–2)

Many believers have wrestled with questions like these: Why? Why is there suffering? Why does God sometimes seem silent? Why do His people still experience hardship?

Like many of the psalms, Psalm 74 was written during a time of great loss. God's people had seen their sanctuary destroyed and their hopes shaken. They had many "why" questions. Yet they did not stop there or turn away from God. Instead, they turned toward Him. They remembered His faithfulness, recalled His mighty works, and prayed by relying on His unchanging character.

This week's message reminds us that faith is neither pretending everything is fine nor giving ourselves over to despair. Faith remembers. It remembers who God is, His faithfulness, and His goodness. When our circumstances leave us with questions, faith chooses to remember God's unchanging character.

Whenever we find ourselves asking, "Why?", let us not be afraid to bring those questions to God. But let us also not stop there. Let us continue to pray, "Lord, this situation does not make sense to me. Yet I still confess that You are good. You are faithful, and I trust You." This is not blind faith. It is humble faith that rests on God's unchanging goodness.

As we pray in His name and trust His character, we discover the hope, strength, and life that only He can give.

08/15/2026

Goodland UMC E-Newsletter August 15, 2026

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08/08/2026

Real Life in the Psalms (August Sermon Series)
Week 2: God, Where Are You? (Psalm 42:1–3)

Last week, we began our August sermon series, Real Life in the Psalms, by seeing how David brought his real life before God. This week, Psalm 42 shows us another honest prayer: "God, where are You?"

The psalm begins with familiar words: "As the deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God." These are not words spoken from comfort but from deep need. Just as a deer cannot survive without water, the psalmist recognizes that life cannot truly flourish apart from God's presence.

This psalm was written by the Sons of Korah, descendants of a family once remembered for rebellion. Yet God's grace gave them a new story. Rather than being defined by their family's past, they became faithful worship leaders who taught others to seek the Lord.

Even in seasons of sorrow and uncertainty, they continued to sing, reminding God's people that their greatest need was not simply changed circumstances, but God Himself.

As our faith continues to grow, we begin to desire God's presence more than anything. Whether God feels near or far today, Psalm 42 invites us to keep seeking Him. As the deer longs for water, may our hearts continue to long for the living God, who alone satisfies our souls.

08/08/2026

Goodland UMC E-Newsletter August 8, 2026

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08/02/2026

Welcome to Sunday Morning Worship @ Goodland United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 @ 10:30 AM

Sermon: “August Sermon Series: REAL LIFE IN THE PSALMS Week 1: “God, life is too hard!" — Rev. Younghwan Won
Text: Psalms 3:1-8
Songs: "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling", "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms"

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Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A--722391. All rights reserved.