Oshtemo United Methodist Church

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09/06/2026

Our Inner Journey:Lectio Divina

What does it mean to "pray continually" when life feels overwhelming?

Join us as we explore 1 Thessalonian 5:12-24 and the spiritual practice of Lectio Divinia - slowing down, listening deeply, and becoming more attentive to God's presence

Prayer is more than words we speak. It is opening ourselves to God in every moment and learning to find God in all things.

08/30/2026

Centering Prayer

08/30/2026

Join us for Week One of The Inner Journey, a new sermon series exploring contemplative practices that help us slow down, listen deeply, and become aware of God’s presence.

This week we will explore Centering Prayer as a practice of entering the inner room, letting go of the noise, and resting in the God who already knows us and loves us.

Come discover that sometimes prayer is not about saying more to God, but becoming still enough to notice that God is already there.

08/23/2026

Join us for worship as we conclude our sermon series, “I’ve Been Meaning to Ask.”

This week, we ask the question: Where do we go from here?

Change, conflict, grief, and transition can leave us wondering what comes next. In Ruth 1:1–22, Naomi and Ruth find themselves facing an uncertain future after tremendous loss. Yet, in the midst of grief, they choose to continue the journey together—and arrive in Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest, a sign that a new beginning is possible.

Together, we will reflect on the questions:

What have we learned? What do we carry forward? What do we need to let go of? What gives us hope? What is missing? What gives us energy? And what is God calling us to do next?

The future is not something we have to figure out alone. Through conversation, curiosity, courage, and community, we can move forward together.

Where do we go from here? We go together.

Scripture: Ruth 1:1–22 (NRSVUE)
Join us for worship in person or here on Facebook Live!

Join us for worship as we conclude our sermon series, “I’ve Been Meaning to Ask.”This week, we ask the question: Where d...
08/22/2026

Join us for worship as we conclude our sermon series, “I’ve Been Meaning to Ask.”
This week, we ask the question: Where do we go from here?
Change, conflict, grief, and transition can leave us wondering what comes next. In Ruth 1:1–22, Naomi and Ruth find themselves facing an uncertain future after tremendous loss. Yet, in the midst of grief, they choose to continue the journey together—and arrive in Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest, a sign that a new beginning is possible.
Together, we will reflect on the questions:
What have we learned? What do we carry forward? What do we need to let go of? What gives us hope? What is missing? What gives us energy? And what is God calling us to do next?
The future is not something we have to figure out alone. Through conversation, curiosity, courage, and community, we can move forward together.
Where do we go from here? We go together.
�Join us for worship Sunday at 10:00 am in person or here on Facebook Live!

08/16/2026

I’ve Been Meaning to Ask… | Week 3: What Do You Need?

Job 2:11–13

This week we continue our sermon series I’ve Been Meaning to Ask… with a question that sounds simple but can be surprisingly difficult to answer:

Join us as we explore the sacred question:

What do you need?

08/09/2026

Sermon Series: I've Been Meaning to Ask…

Week 2: Where Does It Hurt?

Pain has a way of making us feel isolated, especially when others don't see or understand what we're carrying. This week, we'll explore the story of Hannah (1 Samuel 1:1–18), whose silent suffering was overlooked until she courageously poured out her heart before God.

Together, we'll discover how God's compassionate presence invites us to acknowledge our own pain, believe the experiences of others, and become a community where people are seen, heard, and loved. Healing begins when we have the courage to ask—and the compassion to truly listen.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1–18 (NRSVUE)

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