Hale United Methodist Church

05/10/2026

Preaching from Acts 17: 16-34, Rev. Sally helps set the scene for us. Paul is in Athens, and is distressed at the number of idols he sees throughout the city. But he uses that reality, their reality, as the starting point for his famous Areopagus (Mars Hill) sermon. And, using the altar "To an unknown god" as his starting point, he outlines how our God does not live in shrines, that He gives all mortals "life and breath and all things."
Please click on the link below for Rev. Sally's sermon for May 10, and watch and listen as she goes on to gently urge us to avoid creating our own idols.

Hale United Methodist Church (Hale, MO) Mother's Day Worship Service (Responsive Reading, Scripture, Sermon and Affirmation of Faith), May 10, 2026

05/03/2026

Today's Scripture (John 14: 1-14) is part of the last long talk Jesus had with his disciples, and it begins with these words, "Do not let your hearts be troubled." He said these words for them to hang onto in the face of what was about to happen, and what would happen later. He offers these same words to us.
Please click on the link below to watch and listen as Reverend Sally helps us gain a firmer grasp on our understanding of Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life.

Hale UMC Worship Service, Sunday, May 3, 2026

04/26/2026

Last Sunday, we experienced technical problems with the upload, and we apologize for the lack of on-line access to the service.

Preaching from John 10: 1-18, Sally notes that when Jesus speaks of sheep and the gate, he's using figures of speech - he's really talking about his followers (sheep) and himself (the gate). These verses are packed with meaning, which Rev. Sally helps us understand and put into context; please click on the link below for key elements from the Hale UMC Worship Service for Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Hale UMC Worship Service, 4-26-26

04/15/2026

Should Hale's whistle blow signaling to take shelter due to a severe storm approaching, the basement of the Hale United Methodist Church will be open. Enter through the basement door behind the church located at 4th Street and Grey Ridge Rd. If the electricity is still on, there is a small lighted cross above the basement door for those who are not familiar where the church is. This is available to all who need shelter.

04/12/2026

Today we celebrated "Bright Sunday" with a service focused on humor and the joy that is ours as followers of Jesus. Rev. Sally pointed out that "sour Godliness" is NOT what's required of us!
Please click on the link below for her very special sermon, "Okay to Laugh," as well as for today's Hale UMC Psalm, Scripture lessons, and Modern Affirmation of Faith.

Hale United Methodist Church (Hale, MO) Worship Service (Responsive reading, Scripture lesson, Sermon, and Affirmation) for Bright Sunday, April 12, 2026

04/05/2026

With three baptisms and the celebration of Holy Communion, today's was a very special Easter Sunday Worship Service!
Reverend Sally's Sermon - Happy Ending and Beginning - focused on just that: the happy ending that was Christ's Resurrection, and the beginning of our faith, which is centered on the salvation that comes through His conquest of sin and of death. Hallelujah, Christ is Risen!
Please click on the link below for the Hale UMC Responsive Reading, Scripture Lessons and Sermon for Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026!

Hale United Methodist Church (Hale, MO) Worship Service (Responsive Reading, Scripture, and Sermon) for Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026

04/02/2026

Come join us in observing Holy Week by attending Maundy Thursday service at 6 pm! Everyone is welcome!

03/29/2026

Preaching from Matthew 21: 1-11, Reverend Sally DeMasters titled her sermon "Parade." She noted that our Lord's entry into Jerusalem all those centuries ago was a victory parade of a different sort.
Jesus entered the Holy City as a conquering hero, but one who conquered with love and goodness and right, rather than with violence and military might. And that unanticipated approach is the conquering power of Jesus.
Please click on the link below for the Hale UMC Psalm, Scripture, Sermon and Affirmation for Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Hale United Methodist Church (Hale, MO) Worship Service (Psalm, Scripture Lesson, Sermon and Affirmation of Faith) for Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026

03/23/2026

Our church babies were given special attention by our guest pastor, Rev. Vatikani, from the Carrollton UMC! Both Kynzlee and Truman loved the spotlight, Rev. Vatikani, and fascinated with the microphone! We do love our babies at the Hale UMC!!!

03/22/2026

Hale United Methodist and Carrollton United Methodist participated in a "pulpit exchange" this morning: Rev. Sally DeMasters filled the pulpit at the Carrollton church, and their pastor, Rev. Po'ese Vatikani, preached from ours.
Rev. Vatikani has led Carrollton United Methodist through a wonderful season of growth, and if you click on the link below, you'll understand why that is so!

Hale United Methodist Church (Hale, MO) Worship Service (Psalm, Sermon and Affirmation) for Sunday, March 22, 2026Our assignment from the pulpit today was to...

03/15/2026

Reverend Sally chose the 23rd Psalm for our Old Testament responsive reading for today (3-15-26). Our hymnal uses the King James version of the Psalm, and she noted that the words chosen for that translation were selected because of how they flow and how they sound when shared out loud. She went on to remind us that the Psalm was written by King David - and that he knew a thing or two about shepherding!
Please click on the link below for this very special Hale UMC Psalm, Scripture Lesson, Sermon and Affirmation of Faith.

Hale United Methodist Church (Hale, MO) Worship Service (Psalm, Scripture Lesson, Sermon and Affirmation of Faith) for Sunday, March 15, 2026