Holmes Grove United Methodist Church

06/09/2026

Join us this Sunday for Student Achievement Sunday. PARENTS: PLEASE EMAIL your students' achievements, awards, and graduations to [email protected] BY THIS THURSDAY! Your cooperation is appreciated.

06/07/2026

Ask God for a pure heart!

06/07/2026

Another beautiful day to praise the Lord!
Scripture Readings-
Old Testament: Psalm 33:1-12,
New Testament: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

06/05/2026

Homegoing celebration for Mr. Anthony Reaves. Please pray for the family.

06/05/2026

Our condolences to the family. Please keep them in prayer.

Celebrate the life of Anthony Reaves, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home.

06/05/2026

Summer camps, service in the park, VBS, and more.

06/02/2026

When you are at your lowest point, God is there. When you are at your highest point, God is there. God is ALWAYS there!

05/31/2026

It’s Trinity Sunday and we’re praising the Triune God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Psalm 8, Matthew 28:16-20.

05/30/2026

Seeking Justice Like Our Father

In Isaiah 1:17, God calls His people to “learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” These are not just suggestions—they are commands rooted in God’s own heart for justice.

Isaiah highlights three of the most vulnerable groups in his time: the oppressed, the fatherless, and the widow. Their suffering was not to be ignored—it was to be confronted. And the same is true today.

Who are the oppressed? They are those weighed down by injustice, those suffering under the burden of wrongdoing. Defending them is more than offering comfort—it means stepping up, challenging oppression at its source, and refusing to be passive in the face of evil.

Who are the fatherless? In God’s design, parents are protectors and champions for their children. But in a broken world, many children are left without defenders, vulnerable to harm. Taking up their cause means more than acknowledging their need—it means stepping in, seeing their struggles as our own, and becoming the hands and feet of Jesus on their behalf.

Who are the widows? In Isaiah’s time, a woman without a husband often had no security or provision. Even today, many face deep hardship after losing their spouse. Pleading their case isn’t just about sympathy—it’s about advocacy, ensuring they are not ignored, mistreated, or left without support.

The call to justice has always been central to God’s heart. Justice is not separate from faith—it is an expression of it. To follow Jesus is to care about what He cares about, to love those He loves, and to take action on behalf of those who cannot fight for themselves. This isn’t optional. It’s what it means to be a child of God.

When we seek justice, we reflect the heart of our Father, who is always near to the brokenhearted, always championing the cause of the vulnerable, and always working through His people to bring justice to the world.

05/29/2026

We have a spring cleaning day at the church and we invite everyone to help. Also, VBS, the Church Picnic, a Women's Retreat are in the church announcements this week. Don't miss out!