Lowry City United Methodist Church

11/04/2018

Good morning! Today on the Christian calendar is All Saints Sunday. It a special day for all Christians, no matter if you have been a believer for only hours or a believer for all your life! The writer to the letter to the Hebrew Christians write, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,[ and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of] the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:1-2, NRSV)
This is a day to pause and remember all the special people who have helped you in your faith journey. Maybe it’s your parent/parents, a family member such as a grandparent, sister, brother, or another family member. Is it a friend, a teacher, a Sunday School Teacher, a Pastor, Priest, or a neighbor, a congregation member; even a complete stranger who was there in your time of need showing Christ to you?
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses.” These are the witnesses who, have run the race, have gone ahead to be the Lord, and also those who continue to journey with us and be an example and an inspiration for us as we remain here in the world.
William Barclay, in “The New Daily Study Bible” explains this passage this way. “We have the thought of the unseen cloud of witnesses; and they are witnesses in a double sense, for they have witnessed their confession to Christ and now they are witnesses of our performance. Christians are like runners in some crowded stadium. As they press on, the crowd looks down, (from the stands); and the crowd looking down are those who have already won the crown.” (Barclay commentary, “The Letter to the Hebrews, page # 202)
Can you see this analogy in your mind’s eye? I can and I do! I have a couple of thoughts, first wave to those special saints and acknowledge them by name before God in praises and thanksgiving!! Second, I realize my mother and father are still watching me! Yikes! LOL.

10/31/2018

Psalm 104:33-34 New Living Translation (NLT)
33 "I will sing to the Lord as long as I live.
I will praise my God to my last breath!
34 May all my thoughts be pleasing to him,
for I rejoice in the Lord."

10/30/2018

Once a year Lowry City United Methodist Church and the Vista United Methodist Church worship and have a fellowship dinner together. I always love it when the two churches I pastor have this special day!! The day is this coming Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 10:00 am. We will come together at the Vista United Methodist Church. Worship at 10:00 and fellowship dinner to follow. We would love for you to come and be part of this special day. Don’t forget to set you clocks back one hour Saturday night! Blessings and prayers.

02/13/2018

Today I will be preparing for Ash Wednesday services to be held tomorrow Wednesday February 14th. Services will be 4:00 p.m. at the Lowry City United Methodist Church and at 6:00 p.m. at the Vista United Methodist Church. Ash Wednesday is the start of the Lenten season, forty days of self searching, repentance, and self denial. It's through the Scriptures, we follow Jesus' journey to the cross, the grave, and to His resurrection on Easter morning. We invite you to come and be part of this journey.

02/11/2018

The Lowry City United Methodist Church Service for tomorrow, Sunday February 11, 2018 will be cancelled because of the icy conditions. We pray for everyone’s safety during this winter storm! Blessings & Prayers!

01/31/2018

1 Corinthians 1:28-31 New English Translation (NET Bible)
"God chose what is low and despised in the world, what is regarded as nothing, to set aside what is regarded as something, so that no one can boast in his presence. He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

Artist: Elevation Worship Song: O Come To The Altar Album: Here As In Heaven No Copyright Intended

12/21/2017

A reminder: Lowry City United Methodist Church will have their annual Memorial Service (Sometimes called "The Longest Night Service or The Blue Christmas Service) on Saturday December 23, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.. This is a beautiful candlelight service to honor, to remember, and to give God thanks for those love ones who will not be sitting around the Christmas tree or at Christmas dinner this year. We take a little time in the busy holiday season to come together and light a candle in memory of those special people. This is a safe place to shed a tear, say a prayer, share your life with people who are struggling in many of the same ways that each of us are this year. Bring a favorite picture of your love one/s and they will be displayed. There are many losses in life such as death, divorce, loss of a pet, loss of good health, loss of job, loss of a home, and many other life-changing events we have to cope with in our lives. We come together for hope and for healing as we worship our Emmanuel, God is with us. A fellowship time will be held after the service. Please re-post this and forward it to your family and friends who are struggling in this season of joy!

12/12/2017

Saturday December 23, 2017 will be our annual Memorial Service (The Blue Christmas Service) at 6:00 p.m.. This is a beautiful Candle Light Service. We want to provide for you a safe, quiet, place, that you can come to remember your loved ones, special pets, special Christmases of the past. You may light a candle for each person who will not be physically present in your celebration this year. This a time of love, grace, comfort towards one another as we pause to remember, celebrate and give thanks to God for the important people, pets, and events that are part of our lives. Please share this post on your on your page.

12/12/2017

"But when the time arrived that was set by God the Father, God sent his Son, born among us of a woman, born under the conditions of the law so that he might redeem those of us who have been kidnapped by the law. Thus we have been set free to experience our rightful heritage. You can tell for sure that you are now fully adopted as his own children because God sent the Spirit of his Son into our lives crying out, “Papa! Father!” Doesn’t that privilege of intimate conversation with God make it plain that you are not a slave, but a child? And if you are a child, you’re also an heir, with complete access to the inheritance."
Galatians 4:4-5 MSG

12/07/2017

This Sunday is the 2nd Sunday of the Advent Season. The Church waits for Jesus. We wait for the remembrance and the celebration of His birth. We wait for his presence in each song we sing, each prayer we pray, and each word that is spoken. We wait for the day when Jesus will come again, but in the meantime we will worship and serve our Lord, because it is him who is worthy of all glory, praise, and honor! We give you our lives Jesus!