Page United Methodist Church

06/01/2026

A Five-Day Devotional based on Psalm 127:1 and the sermon from May 31, 2026
Day 1 – Remembering God's Faithfulness
Scripture: Psalm 127:1
"Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted."
Homecoming celebrations invite us to remember. We remember people who shaped our faith, ministries that touched lives, and moments when God met us in powerful ways. Looking back is not about longing for a bygone era; it is about recognizing God's faithfulness through every season.
The sanctuary, fellowship hall, and church grounds all tell stories. Every nail, hymn, prayer, and act of service represents someone who trusted God enough to build for a future they might never see. Their labor was not wasted because it was offered to God.
When we remember faithfully, we discover that our history is not merely a collection of memories—it is evidence of God's presence. The same God who guided previous generations remains at work today.
Reflection Questions:
What memories of God's faithfulness encourage you today?
Who helped shape your faith journey?
How can gratitude for the past strengthen your present faith?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the people and moments that have helped build my faith. May remembering Your faithfulness give me confidence to trust You today. Amen.

Day 2 – Living Faithfully in the Present
Scripture: Galatians 6:9
"So let's not get tired of doing what is good."
The poem from the sermon reminds us, "Tis' now the time for us to shine." Every generation receives a sacred responsibility. The people who came before us carried the torch for a season. Now it is our turn.
The church is not a museum preserving the past. It is a living community where God continues to transform lives. Through acts of kindness, prayer, worship, fellowship, and service, we become participants in God's ongoing work.
Some days our efforts may seem small. A conversation, a meal served, a lesson taught, or a prayer offered may not appear significant. Yet God often uses ordinary acts of faithfulness to accomplish extraordinary things.
The question is not whether we can do everything. The question is whether we will faithfully do our part.
Reflection Questions:
Where is God inviting you to serve today?
What gifts has God given you to share?
How are you helping make God's love visible in your community?
Prayer:
Lord, help me to be faithful in the work You have given me today. Use my words, actions, and attitudes to reflect Your love. Amen.

Day 3 – Building a Living Temple
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5
"You are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple."
Buildings matter, but people matter more. Throughout Scripture, God reminds us that His ultimate dwelling place is not made of stone and timber but is found among His people.
The sermon's illustration of rebuilding highlights an important truth: God is continually renewing His people. Just as a structure requires maintenance and care, our faith requires ongoing growth and renewal.
God is always shaping us into something new. Through worship, study, prayer, service, and community, He rebuilds our hearts so we can better reflect His character.
Every believer is a living stone in God's house. Every person has a purpose. Every act of faith contributes to something larger than themselves.
Reflection Questions:
What area of your life is God rebuilding right now?
How have you grown spiritually in the past year?
What role do you play in strengthening your church community?
Prayer:
God, continue Your work in me. Shape me into a living stone that reflects Your grace and strengthens Your church. Amen.

Day 4 – Planting Seeds for Tomorrow
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6
"I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow."
Much of faithful ministry involves planting seeds we may never see fully mature. Parents teach children. Teachers share wisdom. Churches invest in ministries. Volunteers serve quietly. Often the harvest comes later.
The future of the church is shaped by the faithfulness of today's believers. The relationships we build, the children we encourage, the prayers we offer, and the ministries we support all become seeds planted in God's kingdom.
Faithfulness is not measured only by immediate results. It is measured by trust. We plant, water, and nurture, believing that God will bring growth in His time.
When we focus only on visible outcomes, we become discouraged. When we focus on obedience, we discover joy.
Reflection Questions:
What seeds of faith are you planting today?
Who invested in your spiritual growth?
How can you encourage the next generation of believers?
Prayer:
Lord, help me to faithfully plant seeds of faith and trust You with the harvest. Use my life to bless generations yet to come. Amen.

Day 5 – Creating a Home Worth Coming Back To
Scripture: John 13:35
"Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples."
The sermon ends* with a powerful vision: creating a home people want to come back to. Not simply a building, but a community where people encounter God's mercy, love, and grace.
Many people today are searching for belonging. They long for hope, acceptance, and purpose. The church has the opportunity to become a place where weary hearts find rest and broken lives find healing.
What makes a church feel like home? It is not architecture or programs alone. It is people who love one another. It is hospitality that welcomes strangers. It is grace that embraces imperfections. It is Christ at the center.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to help build that kind of home.
Reflection Questions:
What qualities make a church feel like home?
How can you extend hospitality and grace this week?
What part will you play in helping others encounter Jesus?
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, help me build a home that reflects Your love and welcome. May others encounter Jesus through my life and through the community of faith You are creating among us. Amen.

*T’was, Tis’, T’will Be
T’was is a wonderful time to recall.
We used to gather at church one and all.
T’was back in the day when the weeks were long and full of strife
We’d come to church and be refreshed for life.
T’was wonderful memories we hold dear,
People and events in our hearts, forever near.
Tis’ now the time for us to shine.
What memories will we give future generations to call to mind?
Tis’ a shame that our weeks are long and filled with strife
Where are people looking for life?
Tis’ our honor to now carry the load
To make church a home where folks can go.
T’will be a time when memories are all that’s left
Tis’ what we do now which determines if they’re in bounty or bereft.
T’will be a day when life is hard and full of strife
Folks will long for home, a beating heart, to renew their life
T’will be grand to invite them back,
Not to a building, not to a place, but into God’s presence as we extend mercy, love and grace.

05/24/2026

What a blessing to celebrate Pentecost Sunday with our Page UMC community and family! This celebration included themed snacks and drinks, thought provoking videos, and a special bingo game that helped us realize that the Holy Spirit can show up in unexpected places!
Join us next Sunday at 11 for Homecoming! We will have a covered dish dinner following the service and a concert by Main Street Singers at 3!

05/23/2026

Finn invites you to come to Pentecost Sunday as we celebrate Messy Church Style! Tomorrow at 11:00 am!

05/19/2026

At Page UMC worship is not only Spiritual, it's fun!
This coming Sunday May 24 at 11 a.m. is Messy Church. You are invited to celebrate Pentecost Sunday with us as we worship together with some Holy Spirit bingo.

The following Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. is our Homecoming Service followed with a fellowship luncheon. We are especially excited that the The Main Street Singers are coming to Page United Methodist Church, Sunday May 31 at 3 p.m. to help us celebrate.

At Page UMC worship isn't just for Sunday. Starting June 12 at 5:30 p.m. will be the first night in our summer series of monthly Community Fun Nights as we gather together for free food, fellowship and more.

Mark your calendars, tell your friends and come worship at Page UMC. We look forward to seeing you!

05/18/2026

5-Day Devotional based on Ephesians 6:10-18 and the sermon from May 17, 2026
Day 1 — Putting on the Shoes of Peace
Scripture
Holy Bible
Ephesians 6:15
“For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.”

Reflection
When Paul describes the armor of God, one piece stands out in a surprising way: shoes. Not a sword. Not a shield. Shoes. Shoes protect us, steady us, and help us move forward with confidence. Paul says the Christian’s footwear should be peace.

That matters because peace is not weakness. Peace requires courage. It is often easier to lash out, divide people into enemies and allies, or respond to anger with more anger. Yet Jesus calls His followers to walk a different path.

The world teaches us to conquer. Christ teaches us to reconcile.

Every morning we choose what we will “lace up” for the day. Will we walk in fear or peace? Division or grace? Bitterness or mercy? The peace of Christ prepares us not to dominate others, but to faithfully follow Jesus wherever He leads.

Prayer
Lord Jesus, help me put on the shoes of peace today. Guard my words, guide my steps, and teach me to walk in Your ways. Amen.

Reflection Question
What situation in your life right now most needs the peace of Christ?

Day 2 — The Battle Belongs to God
Scripture
Ephesians 6:12
“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies…”

Reflection
It is easy to read the armor of God like a battle speech, as though Christians are called to overpower everyone who thinks differently from us. But Paul reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh-and-blood people.

People are not the enemy.

God’s armor is mostly defensive: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, peace. Even the sword belongs to the Spirit of God. Our task is not domination; our task is faithfulness. The battle belongs to God.

That changes the way we see others. Instead of viewing people as enemies to defeat, we begin seeing them as neighbors to love. Instead of trying to win arguments, we seek to reflect Christ. Prayer, presence, and peace become our witness.

Christians wearing the shoes of peace do not walk toward battlefields looking for opponents. They walk toward tables where reconciliation can begin.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me remember that people are not my enemies. Teach me to stand firm in love, truth, and peace. Amen.

Reflection Question
Who do you struggle to see through the eyes of Christ?

Day 3 — Spiritually Barefoot
Scripture
Holy Bible
John 13:34
“Love one another as I have loved you.”

Reflection
Sometimes Christians forget to wear the shoes of peace. Angry words are spoken. Divisions deepen. People are excluded instead of welcomed.

Jesus never told His followers to love only those who agreed with them. He told us to love as He loved us—with grace, patience, mercy, and compassion.

Imagine how different the world would look if Christians consistently wore the shoes of peace. Churches would become places of healing instead of judgment. Conversations would become kinder. We would spend less time condemning and more time inviting.

Peace does not mean ignoring sin or injustice. It means responding to the brokenness of the world with the heart of Christ instead of the anger of the world.

Wearing the shoes of peace changes the direction of our lives. Instead of walking toward resentment, we walk toward reconciliation.

Prayer
Jesus, forgive me for the times I have walked barefoot through conflict. Teach me to love others as You have loved me. Amen.

Reflection Question
How can you become a more peaceful presence in your family, church, or community?

Day 4 — Patrick’s Shoes
Scripture
Holy Bible
Matthew 5:9
“God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.”

Reflection
Patrick grew up in war-torn Uganda surrounded by violence and fear. As a boy, he walked long distances to school and did not own his first pair of shoes until he was thirteen years old. Those simple slippers became precious to him.

Yet the boy who treasured his first pair of shoes eventually became a man helping others put on the shoes of peace.

Instead of answering violence with revenge, Patrick dedicated his life to peacebuilding. Working with the Center for Conflict Resolution (CECORE), he helps young people reject violence and choose reconciliation instead.

Patrick once said:

“The government has played a key role in disarming the communities…but is weak at disarming the mind.”

True peace begins in the heart. Weapons can be removed, but hatred, fear, and division must also be transformed by God’s grace.

Peacebuilders are courageous people. They choose healing over hatred and reconciliation over revenge.

Prayer
God of peace, help me become someone who heals instead of harms, unites instead of divides, and reflects the peace of Christ wherever I go. Amen.

Reflection Question
Where might God be calling you to become a peacemaker?

Day 5 — Walking in Peace
Scripture
Holy Bible
Isaiah 52:7
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news…”

Reflection
Shoes are meant for movement. They help us move forward with confidence and purpose. The shoes of peace are no different.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to carry the Good News into the world—not just with our words, but with our lives. Peace becomes visible in the way we treat people, respond to conflict, speak to our neighbors, and care for the hurting.

One simple practice from the sermon invites us to pray over donated shoes before giving them away. Imagine the power of that act. A quiet prayer that whoever wears those shoes might experience the peace and presence of Christ.

Every day we lace up something:
fear or peace,
division or grace,
anger or reconciliation.

May we become people known for walking in the peace of Christ.

Prayer
Lord, wherever my feet carry me today, let me bring peace, kindness, and grace in Your name. Amen.

Reflection Question
What is one practical way you can “wear the shoes of peace” this week?

05/17/2026

05/04/2026

5 Day Devotional based on 1 Peter 4:8-11 and the 5-3-26 sermon

Day 1: Love That Covers
Scripture:
1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins…”
Reflection:
Peter doesn’t start with service—he starts with love. Why? Because without love, service becomes duty… and duty quickly becomes burden.
Think about something you’ve loved deeply—a car, a home, even a hobby. You overlooked its flaws because your affection outweighed its imperfections.
So here’s the question:
If we are willing to overlook flaws in what we love—why not in who we love?
When we choose to see the good first, something shifts. Irritations soften. Grace expands. Joy quietly returns.
Love doesn’t pretend faults don’t exist—it simply refuses to let them define the relationship.
Prayer:
Lord, teach me to love people the way You love me—fully, patiently, and graciously. Help me see beyond flaws and into worth. Amen.

Day 2: Hospitality Without Complaint
Scripture:
1 Peter 4:9 – “Be hospitable to one another without complaint.”
Reflection:
Hospitality sounds simple—until it isn’t.
It’s easy to say “yes” in the moment…
But later comes the cost: time, energy, inconvenience.
That’s where joy often slips away.
Serving joyfully doesn’t mean the task is easy—it means the heart is aligned. When we remember that serving others is actually serving God, even ordinary acts—meals, conversations, small kindnesses—become sacred.
Joy doesn’t come from the ease of the task.
It comes from the purpose behind it.
Prayer:
God, help me serve without grumbling. Transform my attitude so that even small acts of hospitality become acts of worship. Amen.

Day 3: Gifts Meant to Be Used
Scripture:
1 Peter 4:10 – “Just as each one of you has received a special gift… employ it in serving one another…”
Reflection:
Every believer has been given something by God—not for personal recognition, but for shared blessing.
Some gifts are obvious. Others feel ordinary.
But all are valuable in God’s kingdom.
We sometimes hesitate:
“When life slows down…”
“When I feel more ready…”
“When things are perfect…”
But perfection is not the requirement—faithfulness is.
God doesn’t ask for flawless service.
He asks for willing hearts.
Prayer:
Lord, show me the gifts You’ve placed in my life. Give me the courage to use them now, not later, for Your glory. Amen.

Day 4: Serving Like Jesus
Scripture:
John 13:17 – “If you know these things, you are blessed… if you put them into practice.”
Reflection:
On the night before the cross, Jesus washed feet.
Not perfect feet.
Not deserving feet.
Just… feet.
He didn’t highlight failures. He didn’t withdraw.
He chose love over criticism.
Service over status.
That same call is given to us.
Imagine what would change if we saw people the way Jesus did:
Not as problems to fix—but as people to love.
Serving others isn’t just kindness.
It’s Christ-likeness.
Prayer:
Jesus, shape my heart to reflect Yours. Help me serve with humility, compassion, and grace. Amen.

Day 5: Joyful Worship Through Service
Scripture:
1 Peter 4:11 – “…so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ…”
Reflection:
Worship isn’t confined to songs or sanctuaries.
According to Peter, when we serve others using the strength God provides—that is worship.
And when joy is added to that service, something powerful happens.
Service becomes more than obligation—it becomes transformation.
Not just for others… but for us.
You don’t have to wait for perfect circumstances.
You don’t need ideal conditions.
You just need a willing heart.
So ask yourself today:
What is one thing I can do this week to serve joyfully?
Then go do it.
Prayer:
Lord, let my life be an act of worship. Use my hands, my words, and my heart to serve others joyfully and bring You glory. Amen.

04/26/2026

Messy Church 4-26-26 highlights and 5 day Devotional

Today the theme for Messy Church was when bad things happen to “good” people. We explored this idea through scripture, contemporary music, videos, hymns and a brick making activity. We made our bricks from paper. We wrote on the inside of the brick a burden which was on our heart. We stacked the bricks up into a wall as a reminder that sometimes our faith hits a wall when bad things happen. We chose to remind ourselves that the wall was a structure to build a house of hope, love and caring for one another in the name of Jesus and how all of our lives touch and support one another just like the wall of a house. We came to realize that the wall was no longer an obstacle but a prayer wall that became a tangible reminder of God’s love for us and the love we share with others. When bad things happen we love each other through it!

Day 1 – When Faith Feels Shaken Scripture: Romans 3:23; Luke 18:18–19
Reflection:
We often ask, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” But Scripture gently reframes the question. None of us are perfectly “good”—only God is. That may sound unsettling at first, but it actually opens the door to grace.
When life falls apart, it’s not a sign that your faith has failed. Even strong believers wrestle with doubt. The invitation isn’t to hide those doubts—it’s to bring them honestly before God. Vulnerability is not weakness in the life of faith; it’s often the beginning of deeper trust.
God already knows your questions. What matters is that you bring them to Him.
Prayer:
God, when my faith feels fragile, help me to trust that Your grace is still strong. Receive my doubts and shape them into deeper faith. Amen.
Action Step:
Write down one question or doubt you’ve been carrying. Offer it to God in prayer instead of pushing it away.

Day 2 – When Life Doesn’t Make Sense Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11; Ecclesiastes 8:16–17
Reflection:
Life doesn’t always reward the fastest, strongest, or wisest. Sometimes good people suffer while wrongdoers seem to succeed. Ecclesiastes doesn’t try to explain it away—it simply tells the truth: we cannot fully understand everything God is doing.
That can feel frustrating. We want answers. We want fairness. But faith is not built on having everything figured out—it’s built on trusting the One who does.
There is freedom in admitting: I don’t understand—but I will trust anyway.
Prayer:
God, when life feels confusing and unfair, help me to trust You beyond what I can see or understand. Amen.
Action Step:
Practice releasing control today. When something doesn’t go your way, pause and say: “God, I trust You with this.”

Day 3 – God at Work in the Hard Things Scripture: Genesis 50:20; John 9:1–3; Psalm 22:24
Reflection:
Joseph’s story reminds us that what others meant for harm, God can transform for good. Jesus teaches that suffering is not always punishment—it can become a place where God’s work is revealed.
This doesn’t mean pain is good. It means pain is not wasted.
Sometimes the very thing we would never choose becomes the place where God works most powerfully—shaping us, strengthening us, and even using us to bless others.
You may not see the purpose right now. But God is not absent in your struggle.
Prayer:
God, I don’t always understand why things happen, but I trust that You are at work even in the hard places. Use my life for good. Amen.
Action Step:
Reflect on a past hardship. Can you see any way God brought growth, strength, or purpose through it?

Day 4 – God Brings Comfort and Hope
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3–4; Romans 8:28; Revelation 21:4
Reflection:
God does not stand far off from our pain—He enters into it. He comforts us, not only so we can be healed, but so we can become a source of comfort for others.
One day, God will wipe away every tear. That promise doesn’t erase today’s pain—but it gives it a horizon of hope.
Even now, God is working behind the scenes, weaving redemption into places we thought were broken beyond repair.
Hope is not wishful thinking—it is confidence that God is not finished yet.
Prayer:
God of comfort, meet me in my pain and fill me with hope. Help me trust that You are still working for good. Amen.
Action Step:
Reach out to someone who is struggling. Offer a word of encouragement or simply listen.

Day 5 – We Carry Each Other Scripture: Galatians 6:2; 1 John 3:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Reflection:
We were never meant to carry life’s burdens alone. When we face hardship, God often answers not with explanations—but with people.
The “Wall of Worries” becomes a “Wall of Prayer” when we share our burdens and lift one another up. What feels heavy alone becomes bearable together.
Love is not just something we say—it’s something we do. We show God’s love by stepping into each other’s pain, offering support, encouragement, and presence.
You are not alone—and neither is anyone else.
Prayer:
God, help me to carry the burdens of others and to allow others to help carry mine. Build us into a community of love and support. Amen.
Action Step:
Share one burden with someone you trust—and ask how you can support them as well.

04/19/2026

5 day devotional based on John 10:10 and the April 19, 2026 sermon

Day 1 – What Is Faith For?
Scripture: John 10:10
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
We use the word faith all the time. We talk about having it, growing it, or holding onto it. But have you ever stopped to ask: What is faith actually for?
Faith is not just something we possess—it is something we live. It is not only belief in our minds, but action in our lives. Jesus tells us that he came so we might have abundant life. That means faith is not meant to shrink our world or make us cautious—it is meant to expand us.
Faith is given so we can live deeply, fully, and meaningfully. And most importantly, we are not meant to live it alone. Faith draws us into relationship—with Christ and with one another.
Reflection:
Where in your life does faith feel like belief only—and not yet lived experience?
Prayer:
Lord, show me what my faith is for. Teach me to live it fully, not just think about it. Amen.

Day 2 – Abundance Is Shared
Scripture: Acts 2:44–45
“All the believers were together and had everything in common.”
Abundant life is not about having more—it’s about sharing what we have.
Sometimes abundance looks simple: a meal shared, a memory made, a burden carried together. It shows up in small acts of care and generosity. It appears when people come together and trust God with what lies ahead.
We often think abundance means excess. But in God’s kingdom, abundance means connection. It means no one walks alone. It means what we have becomes enough because it is shared.
Faith becomes abundant when it is lived together.
Reflection:
Who has shared their faith with you in a way that made your life richer?
Prayer:
God, open my hands and my heart. Help me to share what I have and trust that it is enough. Amen.

Day 3 – When Faith Feels Fragile
Scripture: Mark 9:24
“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”
Even when we believe, there are moments when faith feels thin and fragile.
Life has a way of wearing us down. Disappointment, fear, and uncertainty can quietly erode our trust. Jesus warns that there are forces that seek to steal, kill, and destroy—not always dramatically, but slowly and subtly.
In those moments, we need one another.
Faith is not meant to be carried alone. When our belief weakens, the community steps in. Others pray when we cannot. Others hope when we struggle. Others remind us of truth when we forget.
This is the gift of the body of Christ: we carry each other.
Reflection:
When have you needed someone else’s faith to carry you?
Prayer:
Lord, in moments of doubt, surround me with people who will help me hold on. Amen.

Day 4 – Guarding Against the Thief
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Encourage one another and build each other up.”
Not everything that looks good leads to life.
The “thief” Jesus speaks of often works quietly—through distraction, division, and discouragement. These things don’t always feel dangerous at first, but over time they drain our joy and weaken our faith.
That’s why encouragement matters.
When we build each other up, we push back against what tries to steal life from us. When we speak truth, show kindness, and stay connected, we protect the abundance Christ offers.
Faith is not just defensive—it is active. It resists what harms and strengthens what gives life.
Reflection:
What is currently draining your joy or distracting your faith?
Prayer:
God, help me recognize what pulls me away from you. Give me strength to hold onto what gives life. Amen.

Day 5 – One Drop at a Time
Scripture: Hebrews 6:10
“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him.”
Abundant life often doesn’t arrive all at once—it comes one drop at a time.
Small acts of faith matter more than we realize. A kind word. A generous gesture. A moment of service. These are the ways abundance grows in our lives and in the lives of others.
Even in places of scarcity, God provides. Not always in overwhelming ways, but in steady, faithful ones. As we give, trust, and serve, we begin to see that what we have is enough—and more than enough when shared.
So the invitation is simple: offer one “drop” each day.
Live your faith—generously, courageously, and together.
Reflection:
What is one “drop” of abundance you can offer someone today?
Prayer:
Lord, use me today. Help me to give freely, trust deeply, and live abundantly in you. Amen.